Jason Helstowski drunkenly fights security at Whiskey Row to defend his friend

Jason Helstowski drunkenly fights security at Whiskey Row to defend his friend

This post was originally published on this site

This story is brought to you by Scoop: Nashville as part of the #bspotter / #VisitMusicCity series which features tourist and downtown-related arrests in Music City.

 

39-year-old Jason Helstowski had a scuffle with security at Whiskey Row in the early hours of February 5th. When officers arrived, he was wrestling with security and had to be separated for officers to conduct interviews. Whiskey Row staff advised officers they were removing a separate male from the establishment when Helstowski interrupted and began fighting with them. Helstowski told officers he was in an altercation but wouldn’t elaborate further. However, later, Helstowski admitted to jumping in and fighting security to defend his friend, whom he thought was being attacked by them. Helstowski also admitted to being intoxicated during the incident. Helstowski was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Jason Helstowski (MNPD)
Jason Helstowski (MNPD)

Jason P. Helstowski was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on February 5th, charged with disorderly conduct. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $100.

Comments or Questions about this story?
Email the editor: jason@scoopnashville.com
CALL: 1-888-614-NEWS (1-888-614-6397)
Email redact@scoopnashville.com if your street address is listed in a story or affidavit

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *