42-year-old James Werdeniuk was traveling at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Briley Parkway on February 4, according to police. During a subsequent traffic stop, Werdeniuk reportedly had slurred speech and signs of apparent intoxication, including smelling of alcohol. Inside the vehicle was a four-pack of Southern Grist, and a bottle of Banana Split liquor. He showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for DUI.
Day: February 11, 2023
DUI: Samuel West drives into the side of Lucky’s 3-Star Bar in Nashville
26-year-old Samuel West told police he came from Broadway, where he “didn’t have a single drop of alcohol” before crashing his Jeep Wrangler into the side of Lucky’s 3-Star Bar just south of downtown Nashville Sunday night, causing extensive damage to the building. He claimed he simply swerved to avoid a car. West reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody and charged with DUI.
Anthony Bates had ‘2 beers at a strip club’ before DUI hit-and-run crash
30-year-old Anthony Bates says he and his friend Zachary Dickson were driving home from a strip club in his silver Dodge Caravan when he struck a vehicle at 46th & Charlotte and fled the scene. Officers caught up with the Caravan on White Bridge Road and observed it to have heavy front-end damage. When asked about the damage, Bates stated he “may have hit a bump but was not aware of hitting a vehicle.” He admitted to consuming “two beers” at the strip club prior to driving and almost fell over during field sobriety tests.
Carolyn Richard Abell too drunk to fly at Nashville Internation Airport
61-year-old Carolyn Richard Abell was denied boarding her Southwest Airlines flight on February 7 due to her extreme level of intoxication. Airport security became involved at the gate, noting that Abell had urinated on herself. She was asked to leave the airport property via taxi or rideshare, but she refused, asking, “I can’t stay here?” When informed she could not remain on airport property, she stated, “I’m not going anywhere; I’m going home!” She was then placed into custody for public intoxication, despite her resistance.
Trevell James charged after robbery and shoot-out with victim & friend
19-year-old Trevell James was booked this week on outstanding warrants for felony aggravated robbery, drug possession, and theft during two incidents on December 27. Police say he entered a business and asked to use the restroom. He then went to the employee locker room, took the jacket of Adam Peler, which contained the keys to his vehicle, and walked out the front door wearing the jacket. On that same day, Trevel James and Alfred Rodriguez attempted to rob Shandarie Barrett of $2,000, which he had been sent to the bank to get. When he was unable to withdraw the money and returned to his residence, he was pistol-whipped and robbed of his phone and passport.
James and Rodrigues then fled the location, and the victim and his friend, Everald Nelson, pursued them throughout South Nashville. Nelson exchanged gunfire with the suspects in the parking lot of a Waffle House. The two suspects then abandoned their car and fled the scene. Inside the abandoned vehicle, officers found four bags of marijuana, totaling one pound in weight. Warrants were issued for their arrest, and James was booked on those this week.
Nicholas Moore charged after pushing girlfriend’s face into mud during an assault
27-year-old Nicholas Moore reportedly smashed his girlfriend’s head into the mud during an assault on February 3. Police say the two were in an argument over ‘relationship issues’ that was taken outside into the parking lot of their North Nashville apartment complex. She says he pushed her and threw her to the ground and dragged her into the mud and pushed her head into it. Nicholas’ friend intervened, giving the victim, Jessica Turner, time to retrieve a box cutter for self-defense. She screamed for Moore to leave her alone, but he rushed her in an attempt to take the box cutter and, in doing so, cut his hand before fleeing. As police were at the scene, Moore also called 911 to report the knife wound and stated he was driving himself to Centennial Hospital. Officers positioned themself to await his arrival, but he never showed up. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was booked on it this week.
Avaunt Savannah charged with robbing girlfriend of rent money at gunpoint
21-year-old Avaunt Montez Savannah and an accomplice were reportedly in the apartment of his girlfriend, Jessica Stephens, on December 31. Avaunt’s friend and his girlfriend were arguing back and forth and swapping insults. As Jessica opened the door for all three of them to leave the apartment, she says the friend grabbed her purse and demanded her money. She says Avaunt and his friend both then pulled handguns and pointed them at her and took her rent money ($1380), her cell phone, and her car keys from her purse. The friend stated he was “about to smoke” the victim while acting like he was about to pistol whip her. The two ordered her to go into her bedroom and stay there for twenty minutes while they fled. Arrest warrants were issued, and Montez was booked into custody this week.
Deadreicka Miller taps David Taylor with knife after disparaging his dead relative
David Taylor says 23-year-old Deadreicka Miller made a disparaging remake about one of his dead relatives on February 8. As the argument heated up, Miller reportedly pick up a knife and threatened Taylor. She then tapped the blade on his leg, putting him in fear of bodily injury. A Witness observed the assault. Miller had been staying with Taylor for just a month prior to the incident. She says that Taylor said something about her ex initially, causing her to respond about his dead relative. She is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Booster Macey McMinton caught at Bellevue T.J. Maxx
Police say 23-year-old Macey McMinton brought a T.J. Maxx shopping bag with her when she entered their store on Hwy 70 S on January 16. She then filled the bag with merchandise and walked out the door. Loss prevention detained her and took possession of the boosted items, which were valued at $207.85. She was issued a citation for shoplifting, and was booked on that citation this week.
Megan Love charged with DUI after drinking in downtown Nashville
Metro Nashville Police say 22-year-old Megan Love crashed her 2018 Nissan Murano in downtown Nashville at 3:30 a.m. on January 11. She stated she had consumed “a couple of drinks” prior to driving and displayed multiple signs of intoxication. She had to be transported to the hospital for treatment and was issued a citation for DUI. She was booked on that citation this week.