19-year-old Thomia Smith was jailed on November 9th after police pulled her friend over. Loud music and the odor of marijuana were emitting from the vehicle. One out of three occupants handed over a black bag containing 32 grams of marijuana. The vehicle was then searched, and officers located several bottles of liquor and a larger bag of marijuana containing 112 grams inside a backpack behind the driver’s seat. All three subjects in the vehicle denied ownership of the backpack.
Day: November 14, 2023
Imani Sharp denies ownership of backpack containing 112 grams of marijuana
20-year-old Imani Sharp was jailed on November 9th after police pulled her friend over. Loud music and the odor of marijuana were emitting from the vehicle. One out of three occupants handed over a black bag containing 32 grams of marijuana. The vehicle was then searched, and officers located several bottles of liquor and a larger bag of marijuana containing 112 grams inside a backpack behind the driver’s seat. All three subjects in the vehicle denied ownership of the backpack.
Caleb Scott caught with 144 grams of marijuana, tells officers it isn’t his
20-year-old Caleb Scott was jailed on November 9th after police pulled him over. Loud music and the odor of marijuana were emitting from the vehicle, and he handed over a black bag containing 32 grams of marijuana. The vehicle was then searched, and officers located several bottles of liquor and a larger bag of marijuana containing 112 grams inside a backpack behind the driver’s seat. There were three occupants in the vehicle who all denied ownership of the backpack.
DUI: Natali Hossman causes accident, tells officers “There was no crash”
36-year-old Natali Hossman was jailed on November 11th after causing a crash on Broadway and 8th Avenue South. Officers spoke with Hossman, who appeared to be responding slowly. She was sitting in the driver’s seat with her car running in drive and her foot on the brake. The officers instructed Ms. Hossman to park and exit her vehicle. She couldn’t walk normally and slurred as she admitted to drinking alcohol before driving. When asked by officers if there was any physical altercation, she responded by stating there was no crash or altercation. She then performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
DUI: Marissa Marshall has “3 Green Tea shots” before driving
26-year-old Marissa Marshall crashed her Nissan at North 9th Street on November 12. Marshall advised officers she had too much to drink as she admitted to consuming three Green Tea shots before driving into a parked car. Officers observed her to be visibly intoxicated after she consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Marshall told officers that she had marijuana after she was read implied consent and agreed to provide a blood sample. Marshall was Mirandized and then taken into custody for driving under the influence, failing to provide evidence of compliance and possession.
Ricky Green vandalizes Little Chicago Pizza
29-year-old Ricky Green Jr. was taken into custody on November 14 for vandalizing Little Chicago Pizza back in July. Green was seen on surveillance footage and had provided his cell phone for an order he had placed there prior to the vandalism. Green was later identified when he filed a police report in September and provided that same phone number. Officers were able to compare the surveillance and body footage of Green filing the September report to confirm that Green was indeed the suspect. The total cost of repairs is $1,893.31.
Wesley Hulsey strangles girlfriend, hides from police at Taco Bell
21-year-old Welsey Hulsey was jailed early Tuesday morning when he assaulted his girlfriend on Millwood Drive. Abigail Wood advised that she told Hulsey she was done with him, and he had to leave. This upset Hulsey, so he came up behind her, wrapped his left arm completely around her neck, and strangled her until she passed out. She woke up to find Hulsey pointing a knife at her and stating that he was not going to leave. Officers observed strained blood vessels in Abigail’s neck and noted her raspy voice. She advised that she had difficulty speaking and heard ringing in her ears. Hulsey had already left the scene before police arrival, but he was found at the Taco Bell on Murfreesboro Pike, where he stated that he did not touch Abigail. Hulsey was then placed into custody and transported to booking.
Hyatt Al-Hasnawi threatens father over gun
23-year-old Hyatt Al-Hasnawi was booked on an outstanding warrant from September 12th after she threatened her father when he refused to give her his gun. Thaban Hasnawi told police that his daughter had been asking for his pistol, but it is under his name, and he didn’t feel comfortable giving it to her. After Thaban refused, Hyatt made threats over the phone, saying that if he didn’t give her the gun, she would do something to him in the morning. She never stated what would happen, but her father wished to prosecute her and was interested in an order of protection.
Austin Reese punches girlfriend, attempts to remove her from vehicle
23-year-old Austin Reese was in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Sydne McFarland, in the early hours of November 13th. McFarland advised officers that she and Reese had been arguing all day, and it escalated when he threw a bottle of soda at her back and punched her in the face, causing her lip to bleed. She stated that later that evening, when they were in the car arguing, Reese struck her on the head, resulting in her hitting her head against the passenger’s side window. Then, Reese stopped the car, walked to the passenger’s side, and grabbed McFarland’s arms to try to remove her from the vehicle. Officers observed injuries to McFarland and placed Reese into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Anthony Higgins, barely able to walk, drives around parking lot
34-year-old Anthony Higgins was at the Shell gas station on November 12 when an anonymous citizen flagged officers down regarding him being impaired and trying to drive. Officers observed Higgins stumbling, trying to open his SUV door while swaying back and forth. Higgins then entered the gas station and later returned to his vehicle. Higgins began to drive off, then officers initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot, and Higgins circled the Shell before stopping. He advised officers that he had marijuana and smoked some earlier that night before consenting to sobriety tests and performing poorly. Higgins was taken into custody for driving under the influence.