29-year-old Rainee Gregg had a single-car accident where she collided with a concrete guardrail near Briley Parkway and Kenton Place in the early hours of January 22nd. Gregg was sitting in the driver’s seat when the officers arrived. They opened the door and noticed several open Budweiser cans on the driver’s side floorboard. Gregg was unsteady as she walked away from the vehicle with a minor scratch on her head but refused medical attention. Officers observed her to be visibly intoxicated as she admitted to drinking three cocktails at a company party. She consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, refused to do another test, and told them that this would be the time that she called an Uber. They detained her, and read her implied consent, then she agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.295% BAC. She further explained that she was coming from Jasper’s and had consumed 3-4 tequila sodas at a post-holiday company party. Gregg was taken into custody for an open container violation and driving under the influence.
Month: January 2024
Jason Hall assaults family member over frozen pipes
31-year-old Jason Hall had an altercation with a family member, Jeremy Hall, at their residence on January 20th. Jeremy advised officers that the argument started because their water pipes were frozen. Jason blamed Jeremy for it, became irate, entered the living room where he was, and threw him to the floor, causing him to bust his lips before placing him in a chokehold and not letting go until other family members pulled him off. Jason was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Stacey Cross booked on DUI citation from September
40-year-old Stacey Cross had a car accident where his vehicle flipped into a ditch, injuring him and his two other passengers near Archwood Drive on September 21st. One of the passengers advised officers that they were coming from a nearby bar after having a few alcoholic beverages. Kimberly, another passenger, stated she asked Cross if he was OK to drive, to which he replied yes. Cross was visibly intoxicated and could not perform any sobriety tests due to injuries, according to police. All three occupants involved were transported to Skyline Emergency Room. Officers were informed that Cross was the driver and asked him questions regarding the accident, but he was noncompliant. He was issued a citation for the DUI and was initially scheduled to self-book in October. Cross was eventually taken into custody for driving under the influence on January 20th.
Ronny Edmonds flees from THP Troopers — they wait for him in his neighborhood
18-year-old Ronny Edmonds sped past a THP Trooper on January 19th and crossed several lanes of traffic, nearly colliding with another vehicle. The Trooper attempted a traffic stop, and Edmonds slowed his white BMW as if he were complying. Suddenly, Edmonds accelerated to 90 mph and sped away. Due to the snow and ice covering the road, it was not safe to pursue in real time; however, the Trooper recorded his license plate number. Troopers relocated to his neighborhood and observed him pulling into his driveway on Jay Street just twenty minutes later. Edmonds was taken into custody. A bag containing 12 grams of marijuana was found in the center console.
DUI: Bridgett Milroy had “three drinks” prior to crash
28-year-old Bridgett Milroy was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Firestone Parkway in the early morning hours of January 22nd. Officers arrived and observed Milroy in her vehicle in a ditch with the airbags deployed. When they were able to get her out, she refused medical attention, stating she was uninjured. As she spoke, they noticed her to be visibly intoxicated, and then she admitted to having “three drinks.” Officers conducted sobriety tests, and she performed poorly. Milroy was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Brian Doherty — too drunk to taxi in downtown Nashville
31-year-old Brian Doherty was extremely intoxicated on Broadway late Sunday night. A taxi driver flagged officers down regarding Doherty being inside his taxi but refusing to provide a destination to where he was going. Officers spoke with him and noticed his level of impairment as he repeatedly refused to give his address. Officers believed he was a danger to himself, placed him in custody for public intoxication, and transported him to booking.
Cory Gardner uses Tesla to strike motorist who cut him off in traffic
33-year-old Cory Gardner used his Tesla T-3 to strike another vehicle that had cut him off in traffic. Police say a vehicle cut him off on Northcreek Blvd in Goodlettsville on December 19. As both vehicles approached the intersection at Long Hollow Pike, Cory was in the left lane, and the other vehicle in the right. When the light turned green, Cory turned right from the left lane, striking the vehicle that had cut him off earlier. He was cited for reckless driving and booked on that charge this week.
Taylor Riley charged with DUI after “two green tea shots”
28-year-old Taylor Riley was speeding down the roadway just after 2 a.m. Saturday when officers observed her slow down erratically while swapping between lanes, and eventually coming to a stop across two lanes of travel on Gallatin Pike. She was slow to respond to officers who approached her, and stated she had consumed “two green tea shots” before driving. She showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and blew a 0.160% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Tyeisha Levy jailed after slashing boyfriend’s tires
21-year-old Tyeisha Levy was arguing with her boyfriend, Demonte Riley, on the way to Walmart on January 19. The argument continued on the ride home. Once back home, she told Riley she was going to retrieve some of her belongings from his vehicle, and asked him to unlock the car door. When he ignored her request, she went outside with a knife and slashed all four of his tires.
Carlie Griffin bites MNPD officer, grabs another’s thigh, in attempt to escape custody after welfare check
27-year-old Carlie Hampton Griffin was the subject of a welfare check in late December on Kentucky Ave in the Nations. During the interaction, Mobile Crisis deemed it necessary to place an involuntary mental health hold on Griffin, though she was still inside her home and refused to come out. She repeatedly opened the door, yelled at the officers and counselors, and then closed and locked it once again. As Officer Higgins attempted to grab her to take her into custody, she bit down on his arm, letting her slip back inside. Eventually, a taser was deployed until she could be handcuffed. Once handcuffed, Carlie Griffin attempted to flee and grabbed Officer Folad’s upper thigh and squeezed it, causing instant pain. Officer Folad also sprained his ankle at some point during the interaction. She was eventually transported to a local hospital, and warrants were issued for her arrest once released. She was booked on those open warrants this weekend.