34-year-old Brandon Roberson was fighting with APS security directing traffic on 4th Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning. Officers were flagged down and intervened. Security stated Roberson was in the street, refusing to move and yelling. When security asked him to move, he assaulted them. When officers attempted to arrest Roberson, he pulled away and tensed his body. He had to be restrained with leg hobbles to get him into the patrol vehicle safely.
Day: October 24, 2023
Ryan Wisdom charged in drill theft from Home Depot
42-year-old Ryan Wisdom was booked on an outstanding warrant from July 25th when police were notified of a theft that occurred at the Home Depot in Hermitage. The vendor for Milwaukee notified Jazzaine with Home Depot Loss Prevention that three drills were missing. Jazzaine reviewed surveillance footage that revealed Mr. Wisdom concealing a tool inside a cabinet box. He went around the aisle and came back, concealing another drill. He looked back to ensure no one was watching and concealed the third drill. He immediately covered the box with other merchandise and proceeded to the checkout, where he paid for the cabinet and miscellaneous items with his credit card for $395.95, resulting in Home Depot losing $1,199. Mr. Wisdom was identified by his credit card information and by comparing photos with the video surveillance. According to Jazzine, he is believed to be involved in other thefts.
Taylor Crannis charged with DUI after crashing into utility pole
36-year-old Taylor Crannis crashed into a curb and a telephone pole at Charlotte Ave. on October 22nd. Officers were dispatched to Charlotte Ave. regarding a vehicle crash and observed Crannis standing outside a black Ford as they arrived. Crannis told officers he was the driver of the Ford and walked away from the scene as they investigated the accident. Officers detained Crannis and conducted sobriety tests where he performed poorly but refused to do the walk-and-turn test or give a blood or breath sample. Crannis’s license returned as suspended once officers ran it through the system. Crannis was taken into custody for driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, and implied consent violation.
William Sellars jailed after reckless driving on motorcycle in Nashville
32-year-old William Sellars was jailed Sunday evening after officers responded to reports from Air One that multiple motorcycles were doing burnout donuts in a parking lot on Old Hickory Boulevard. The police report stated that Sellars was using his vehicle in a reckless manner, causing severe danger to the public, as there were many individuals present during the time of the incident. Air One also advised that Sellars put black tape on his license plate and was shaking hands and taking pictures with the audience at the event. Air One gave police a description of Sellars’ motorcycle, and police were able to identify him and place him into custody.
Delandria Walton charged with disorderly conduct at multiple downtown businesses
38-year-old Delandria Walton was booked Sunday afternoon after officers received multiple reports of her trespassing at businesses near downtown Nashville. The first call was reported around 6:20 a.m. from 7-Eleven, stating that Ms. Walton was “putting items inside of her pockets and attempting to open customer’s car doors.” When officers arrived, they asked Ms. Walton to leave, and she complied. Officers received a call about two hours later stating that Ms. Walton was at The Dutch restaurant lying in the lobby, refusing to leave the property. Officers arrived and asked her to leave, and she again complied. Officers received yet another call about two hours after the last incident, stating that Ms. Walton was now at Kittenish, a clothing store on 11th Avenue, yelling and arguing with customers. When officers arrived on the scene, they placed Ms. Walton into custody due to the likelihood that she would continue to disturb other nearby businesses.
Mary Leguia drank herself unconscious in downtown Nashville, battled with police
21-year-old Mary Leguia was found unconscious on Broadway this weekend after falling on the crosswalk. Leguia’s friends dragged her to the sidewalk, and when officers arrived, they told them that she had been drinking in excess. Officers called medics to evaluate Leguia as she regained consciousness. Leguia was resistive as medics attempted to transport her to the hospital and tried to run away multiple times when officers tried to place her in custody. Officers had to put hobble restraints on Leguia after she kicked at them numerous times and attempted to kick out a rear window of the patrol car. Leguia was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Tralarrious Harrison crashes into police officer’s car; charged with DUI
21-year-old Tralarrious Harrison crashed his girlfriend’s black Sedan into an officer’s vehicle at the intersection of Dickerson Pk and Ewing Dr. on October 21st. Officers responded to the scene and observed a male get out of the passenger side of the Sedan and flee the scene. Harrison was visibly intoxicated as officers approached him and noticed he did not have shoes on before transporting him to General Hospital. Officers spoke with Harrison, and before they could ask him, he told them that he “was not the driver of the vehicle,” that he “messed his girlfriend’s car up,” that he was “extremely intoxicated,” and that he “exited the driver’s side after the crash.” Officers found a 24 oz Coors Light can with beer still in it and a plastic bag with 6.66 grams of a marijuana-like substance. Harrison was taken into custody for possession, driving under the influence, and an open container violation.
Musician Kyler Sullivan had “too much” fireball before early morning crash
23-year-old Musician Kyler Sullivan crashed his car on Rockwood Dr. approximately 25 minutes after taking two shots of Fireball in the early hours of Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to Rockwood Dr. at 2:15 a.m. regarding a vehicle crash and observed Sullivan standing beside his car as they arrived. Sullivan was visibly intoxicated and told officers he had “too much” when asked if he had anything to drink. Medics on the scene treated Sullivan, but he refused further treatment or transport. Officers asked how much Sullivan had to drink again as they Mirandized him, and he told them he took two shots of Fireball around 1:50 a.m. Sullivan consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Abanoub Khalil strangles ex-girlfriend after recording her dancing with her friends
27-year-old Abanoub Khalil began to record his ex-girlfriend dancing at a bar in Nashville with her friends on September 23rd. Khalil threatened to show the recording to her family and proceeded to grab and squeeze her neck. She pushed Khalil away and threw a drink at him to prevent him from further injuring her. Officers observed her neck to be sore, and she had slight difficulty breathing. Khalil was charged with aggravated assault/strangulation on October 24th and booked into jail.
Andre Payne charged in assault of girlfriend during argument about texts on her phone
22-year-old Andre Payne got angry with his girlfriend, La Chacia Blackman, over texts she received on the 20th of August. Officers were dispatched to Linbar Dr. for a call regarding a domestic disturbance. Blackman spoke with officers as they arrived and stated that she and Payne had an argument before he left the apartment. Payne came back shortly after searching for his phone, pushed his way into the apartment, and began to throw things around. Blackman said this was when she began to record Payne with her phone as he pushed her, causing her hand to hit the dresser, and then Payne left again. Officers observed an inch-and-a-half-long cut on Blackman’s palm. Payne was taken into custody this weekend for domestic assault.