Police say 23-year-old Tanner Jacobs was in a drunken brawl with another man on Broadway in downtown Nashville just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Officers intervened and took Jacobs into custody for disorderly conduct.
Day: February 13, 2023
Dalton Odel “stumbling and falling” outside bar in downtown Nashville
27-year-old Dalton Odel was found stumbling and falling out of Honky Tonk Central late Saturday night by officers of the Entertainment District Unit. As they checked on his well-being, he was extremely intoxicated and could not form any coherent phrases. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Eric Kowalik says he was “where he was supposed to be,” drunk on the ground
37-year-old Eric Kowalik was found on the ground sleeping at the Vanderbilt Clinic in the early hours of Monday morning, shortly after last call. He reeked of alcohol, and officers asked why he was sleeping on the ground. Without hesitation, Kowalik explained he was exactly where he was supposed to be. He admitted to consuming a “few” drinks and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Isaac Baugh strangles girlfriend when she doesn’t make him dinner
Cecilia Nelson says her 32-year-old boyfriend Isaac Baugh called on his way home to ask if she had made dinner Saturday evening, and she told him she had not. When he arrived home, he reportedly yelled at her to come downstairs and cook him dinner. She came downstairs, and they argued while she was in the kitchen. She says he got up from the dining room table, where he was waiting, and threw a Mentos package at her, hitting her in the head. She demanded he leaves, and as she began to go back upstairs, Baugh grabbed her by the neck and strangled her during an assault. Officers documented injuries on the victim consistent with strangulation.
Van Darby Miller pepper sprayed at 7-Eleven after refusing to leave the property
Police say 24-year-old Van Darby Miller was trespassing at the 7-Eleven on Broadway in downtown Nashville late Sunday night and refused to leave. Both the security and an off-duty Millersville Police officer had asked him to leave the location, and eventually, Metro Nashville Police had to be called. Before their arrival, Miller was in an argument with the security guard, Isaac Thurman, who pepper-sprayed him.
Ryan Joyce too drunk to fly on Southwest Airlines
37-year-old Ryan Joyce was denied boarding a Southwest Airlines flight at the Nashville International Airport on February 11 at 4 p.m. Airport police stated Joyce smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech, and was sitting in a wheelchair when they arrived, despite Joyce insisting he was not intoxicated. Officers wheeled him to the ticket counter to rebook on a new flight, but none were available. He then attempted to gather his bags and walk away, but it was deemed he was too intoxicated to care for himself, so he was taken into custody.
Tracey McKenzie operating cocaine van in downtown Nashville
Detectives were conducting drug surveillance at 305 Broadway on February 10 when they observed 27-year-old Tracey McKenzie repeatedly going in and out of a white Honda Odyssey van that was parked nearby. They also observed him escort two individuals to the van for a short time before going their separate ways. Officers made contact as he was standing outside the van, which they learned was stolen out of Chattanooga. Inside the van, officers discovered nine individually wrapped baggies with cocaine inside, totaling 15 grams.
Group calls 911 to report Andrea Martinez missing after they abandon her downtown
Citizens on Lischey Avenue called 911 to report a missing person, 22-year-old Andrea Martinez. Police responded to the location, and the parties explained they were all out on Broadway drinking and abandoned Andrea downtown when she became belligerent and aggressive. During the interactions, one of the women received a call from the downtown Hilton Hotel, who had located Andrea as she was disturbing guests and refused to leave despite them having no rooms available. Officers traveled to the Hilton downtown and attempted to arrange somewhere safe for Andrea to go, but she refused all assistance. She was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Malakye Williams too drunk for downtown Nashville
22-year-old Malakye Williams was found slumped over and leaning against a wall on Broadway in downtown Nashville this weekend. Medics also responded to the scene, but he refused all assistance. Due to his level of intoxication and inability to care for himself, Williams was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Eric Mathers charged after downtown disruptive behavior
Entertainment District Unit officers were flagged down by a group of women who reported that 24-year-old Eric Mathers would not leave them alone. Officers spoke with Mathers, who reeked of alcohol, and attempted to get him a ride home. He could not arrange a ride and refused a taxi or ride-share. He then attempted to walk away and pushed one of the officers. Mathers was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.