30-year-old Illinois Tourist Andrew Hellmich refused to leave Legends Corner Bar late February 11th. Security for the bar flagged officers down and advised them of the situation. When officers arrived, Hellmich was in a fighting stance towards security officers, yelling at them. Officers approached Hellmich, observed him as highly intoxicated, and determined he was a danger to himself or others. Hellmich was taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct on February 12th.
Day: February 13, 2024
Scott Page found sleeping outside Vanderbilt University Emergency Department
27-year-old Scott Cameron Page was found sleeping outside the Vanderbilt University Emergency Department on Medical Center Drive on February 9th. Officers advised Page that he could not sleep there and asked if he needed to check into the Emergency Room. To which Page agreed and walked inside. Then, Page walked outside without being seen and sat on the sidewalk. Officers asked him for his identification, and Page became belligerent. Page began screaming and cursing at officers while refusing to leave the property. Page was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.
DUI: Ryan Smith fails to use turn signal after drinking 2 IPAs on Broadway
44-year-old Ryan Scott Smith failed to use his turn signal in his white Mazda CX5 before changing lanes in front of a Nissan Titan near Donelson Pike on the afternoon of February 11th. Officers observed this, initiated a traffic stop, and noticed Smith was visibly intoxicated as they approached the driver’s side. Officers asked him where he was coming from, and he told them he was at the bars on Broadway. Smith admitted this was also where he had two IPAs. Smith consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and refused to provide a sample after being informed of implied consent. Smith was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent on February 12th.
Justin Simon strangles girlfriend over cheating accusations, tells her “You’re going to sleep you f*cking wh*re!”
37-year-old Justin Everett Simon had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Bria Lewis, at their apartment at The Edison at Riverwood on Dodson Chapel Road in the early hours of February 11th. Officers arrived and observed Lewis with multiple injuries to her face, next to her vehicle when she stated an unknown male attacked her. Lewis was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Once Lewis was at the hospital, officers received another call for service regarding Lewis not telling the whole truth. Lewis advised that her current boyfriend, Simon, was the one who assaulted her. Lewis told officers that when she and Simon returned home from a hookah bar, he started accusing her of cheating on him. Lewis said when they got to the apartment complex, he forced her out of the vehicle, causing her to fall to the ground. Simon continued to yell at her about the alleged infidelity while they waited for the elevator. When they got inside their apartment, the argument continued when he began to call her racial slurs, berating her. Simon then pushed her to the ground and stepped on her stomach. Lewis told him that she was not cheating on him, and Simon became upset, shoving her face onto the floor and punching her several times. Simon continued his assault by placing her in a chokehold to strangle her. While doing so, Simon told her, “You’re going to sleep you f*cking wh*re!” Lewis said this was when she grabbed his genitals, scratched, and kicked him in the throat, causing him to flee the scene. Lewis’ left eye was swollen shut, and her face was bruised with minor cuts. Simon was taken into custody for domestic assault, strangulation, and harassment threats.
Keiangelo Haddock assaults father during altercation with girlfriend
27-year-old Keiangelo Lamonte Haddock had a domestic altercation with his father, Keith Haddock, at their home on December 25th, 2022. Keith told officers that Keiangelo initiated an argument with his girlfriend, Mikayla Byles and that Keiangelo started to become aggressive toward her. Keith then intervened when he noticed Keiangelo’s aggression towards Mikayla. A scuffle ensued between Keith and Keiangelo, where Keith produced a knife in self-defense, causing Keiangelo to disengage. Keiangelo left before the officers arrived. Officers interviewed Byles separately, who corroborated Keith’s statement, advising that her boyfriend was the primary aggressor. Keiangelo Lamonte Haddock was taken into custody for domestic assault on February 10th.
DUI: Kelly Matthews drinks with buddies before flipping his vehicle
29-year-old Kelly Matthews had a single-vehicle accident in the early hours of February 12th. Officers arrived and spoke with Matthews, who advised that he lost control of his vehicle and had driven off the roadway before rolling over. Officers observed Matthews to be visibly intoxicated and asked if he would perform sobriety tests, to which he consented. Matthews then performed poorly on sobriety tests. Matthews was read his Miranda rights and verbally waived them. He also made statements about coming from the bar with his buddies under Miranda. Matthews was then informed of implied consent, to which he refused. Matthews was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Daniel Filipovich assaults ex-girlfriend during confrontation over threat to leak explicit photos
38-year-old Daniel David Filipovich had an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Hannah Paige Babitt, at his house on Lischey Avenue in the early hours of January 22nd. Later that night, officers were dispatched to Marengo Lane and spoke with Babitt about the altercation. Babitt advised that she went to Filipovich’s house to talk to him about him threatening to leak a nude photo of her. Babitt attempted to go upstairs and talk to his brother. Then, Babitt showed officers footage of Filipovich blocking the stairs, grabbing her by her jacket and neck before sitting her down on the couch, hindering her breathing. Babitt said she planned to leave via rideshare, but when she was leaving, Filipovich pushed her from behind, causing Babitt to slip on the ice and hit her head on the concrete. Babitt then canceled the rideshare and told Filipovich that she needed immediate medical attention, so he called the ambulance. However, the call for service made by Filipovich was regarding a fall and not an assault, so the authorities were not alerted at the time. Babitt was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital by NFD and told them she wanted to call the police but was unable because Filipovich was still with her. Filipovich was taken into custody for aggravated assault on February 12th.
DUI: Seth Thomas found passed out in Dodge Ram after taking Ambien on I-24 East
45-year-old Seth Thomas was unconscious behind the wheel of his Dodge Ram on I-24 East on February 12th. Before officers arrived, NFD administered two doses of Narcan and transported him to Century Farms Hospital. Officers met medical personnel and Thomas at the hospital. Thomas was Mirandized, and he advised officers that he had taken three times the prescribed dosage of Ambien because he was having trouble sleeping throughout the morning hours of February 12th. Then, Thomas stated he attempted to take an unknown passenger to an unknown address. Thomas stated that he remembered driving down Bell Road and I-24 East, telling officers, “I recall pulling over to the shoulder due to traffic and not wanting to wreck.” Thomas told officers he was unaware that he had gone unconscious. After being released from Century Farms Hospital, Thomas was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Jayilan Burton punches wife multiple times in face during argument
23-year-old Jayilan Burton had a domestic altercation with his wife, Adajiah Burton, at their shared apartment on Brooksboro Terrace on the night of February 10th. Mrs. Burton spoke to the police when they arrived, advising them she and Jayilan had argued. Mrs. Burton said Jayilan punched her in the face repeatedly during the argument. When questioned by police, Mr. Burton refused to talk about the incident. Officers observed swelling to the left side of her face and a laceration on her lip. Officers deemed Jayilan as the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Marco Sic Burrero urinates in Arby’s parking lot after causing 3 car collision
26-year-old Marco Antonio Sic Burrero was involved in a three-car collision late February 10th. When officers arrived, there were no injuries to the involved parties, and Burrero advised them that he had consumed one to two beers about an hour before the accident. Burrero was visibly intoxicated as they asked him to exit the vehicle, where he then stumbled and began leaning on his car for support. Officers pulled him to a nearby Arby’s parking lot to perform sobriety tests. While they waited on an interpreter, since he only spoke Spanish, he began to urinate on the ground. Burrero performed poorly on the tests, and then he was taken into custody for driving under the influence on February 11th.