73-year-old Judith Hawley was involved in a car crash on Burkitt Road on July 17, where she was the only occupant. Police arrived to find her sitting in the grass, being treated by medics. She was visibly intoxicated, and prior to speaking to police, she retrieved a bottle of liquor from her purse and took a drink from it. She then answered their questions and stated she had consumed three shots earlier in the evening, prior to driving. Due to her level of intoxication, field sobriety tests were not completed.
Day: July 22, 2023
Nathan Justus charged with DUI on scooter in downtown Nashville
26-year-old Texan Nathan Justus crashed a scooter he was riding on 10th Ave South Wednesday night and was being treated by medics when Metro Nashville Police responded to the scene. Justus stated he was leaving a sushi restaurant where he consumed “one beer.” He then remembered that before the restaurant, he was on Broadway and consumed two shots of whiskey and two more beers. During the crash, he fell to the ground, hitting his head, arm, stomach, and knee, and while on the ground, he became light-headed and passed out. Despite all of that, Justus refused all medical transport and further treatment. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, and was transported to booking, where he later blew a 0.089% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Katelyn Raines charged with kicking bouncer in chin at Nudie’s Honky Tonk
21-year-old Katelyn Raines was booked on a citation this week, charging her with the assault of bouncer and off-duty police officer Joshua Jeter. Officers were flagged down at Nudie’s Honky Tonk on June 17, where a large group of individuals were fighting. Security staff detained a male subject, and during that time, Raines kicked Jeter in the chin. She fled from responding Metro Nashville Police Officers, who caught up with her near 5th & Broadway. She was issued a citation for assault, and was booked on that charge this week.
Allison Reese hits bouncer in face with purse in downtown Nashville
23-year-old Allison Reese was booked on a citation this week, charging her with the assault of a bouncer in downtown Nashville. Police say Reese and several of her friends were causing a scene inside Nudie’s Honky Tonk on June 27 when security staff asked them to leave the venue. They refused and were being escorted out when Reese hit bouncer Ronald Clinard in the face with a purse. Officers documented a red mark on his face and issued Reese a citation for assault.
Porch Pirate William Cano busted in $50 coffee theft
Police say 34-year-old William Cano backed his vehicle up to the front porch of a residence on Davidson Drive in June and stole a box that had just been delivered. The box contained $50 worth of coffee. The incident was captured on video, and Cano admitted to the theft. He was issued a state citation, which he was booked on this week.
Jamal Crowell charged in self-checkout fraud at Target store
40-year-old Jamel Crowell was charged with shoplifting this week after loss prevention staff at the Brentwood Target observed him putting pricing stickers, some as low as fifty cents, on higher-value merchandise at the self-checkout. Crowell paid the lower price for his items and walked out the door.
Kevin Griggs cat calls and howls from back of patrol car; “Oh, Baby, YES!”
Security staff at multiple bars on Broadway in downtown Nashville flagged down police after 39-year-old Kevin Griggs was denied entry and was reportedly “touching people” as they walked by. Officers found him to be sweating profusely and stumbling on the sidewalk. He was unable to form sentences, or provide his ID or the names of his friends or hotel. As he was taken into custody for public intoxication, Griggs catcalled and made sexual comments to passersby. During transport, he continued to yell sexual comments, spit, and make howling noises.