42-year-old Chaz McKenzie Brown had a domestic incident with Brandon Griffith at their Brentwood Oaks Drive apartment unit on the afternoon of March 2nd. The following day, Griffith alerted the authorities, advising that on March 2nd, Brown sent a “personal video” of her to another woman without permission. This sparked an argument, during which Brown picked up and threw Griffith against the wall twice, causing shoulder pain. Then, Brown started throwing Griffith’s belongings outside of the apartment. Brown pushed Griffith out of the door, hitting her leg and bruising it. Brown was taken into custody for domestic assault on March 4th.
Day: March 8, 2024
18-year-old Madison Martin punches woman in face during argument at Walnut Youth Academy
18-year-old Madison Martin had an altercation with Krislee Murphy at Walnut Youth Academy, where they reside, on Stewarts Ferry Pike around 2 p.m. on March 7th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Martin, who stated that she and Murphy had argued, and Murphy said something that Martin did not like, so she “swung” at her. Officers reviewed surveillance footage, which showed Martin walking up to Murphy and exchanging words with her before striking her in the face, leaving a red bruise on her cheek. Murphy told officers that she did not wish to prosecute for the punch. Martin was taken into custody for assault.
Dyrize Brown punches girlfriend multiple times during argument at WeGo Central Transit Center
20-year-old Dyrize Javonie Brown had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Dawnesha Lashawn Blaylock, at the WeGo Central Transit Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard on October 15th, 2023. When the detectives arrived, they spoke with Blaylock, who was visibly upset as she reported that she and Brown argued. Blaylock explained the argument became physical when Brown punched her in the face multiple times. Officers could not any review camera footage because the altercation happened outside the bus station. Blaylock was also unsure exactly where because she was running away from Brown. After Blaylock described Brown to the officers, she told them that she wanted to speak with a counselor at her leisure and then was transported to night court to obtain an order of protection. Blaylock refused all medical treatment and did not need shelter since she felt safe. Brown was taken into custody for domestic assault on March 7
Alexia Jones caught using her phone while driving down Briley Parkway
21-year-old Alexia Jadyn Jones was observed using her phone while she drove down Briley Parkway around 8 p.m. on July 16th, 2023. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop. Jones was cited for the violation. Jones was booked on the citation of driving while using a cell device on March 7th. Alexia Jadyn Jones of Beaty Blvd in Gallatin, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on March 7th, charged with driving with a cell device. She was released on her own recognizance.
Andreas Green charged after walking out on tab at Mellow Mushroom
33-year-old Andreas Green walked out on a tab without paying at Mellow Mushroom on Broadway late March 7th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down regarding the incident. Officers went to meet with Green, who became agitated with them as they approached, refusing their orders. Officers then escorted Green back to Mellow Mushroom, where he still could not pay his tab. Officers noticed he was visibly intoxicated, deemed him as a danger to himself and others, and then detained him. During a subsequent search, Officers located brass knuckles and a handgun in Green’s backpack. Green was taken into custody for the possession of a weapon while under the influence, possession of a prohibited weapon, and public intoxication.
18-Year-Old Keronte Caldwell steals multiple ski masks worth $100 from Opry Mills Mall
18-year-old Keronte Caldwell stole from Sun and Ski Sports in Opry Mills Mall on the evening of March 7th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the store manager, who advised them that Caldwell entered the store and went to the ski mask section of the store, handling several masks suspiciously. The manager approached Caldwell and witnessed him putting three to seven ski masks inside his backpack and pants, totaling around $100. The manager then told Caldwell to leave the store and that the police would be called. Caldwell left the store without paying and was spotted outside by officers. Caldwell was detained after a brief pursuit toward the wood line on the outskirts of the mall. Caldwell consented to a search where officers located the ski masks in his hoodie pocket. Caldwell was taken into custody for theft and evading arrest.
DUI: Kevin Miller Jr. found passed out in car, tells officers he did not drink
31-year-old Kevin Miller Jr. was asleep behind the wheel of his car, with its hazard lights activated in the middle lane near the Bell Road and Blue Hole Road intersection in the early hours of March 8th. Officers observed this and conducted a community caretaking stop, during which Miller Jr. had woken up. When officers approached, they asked Miller Jr. to exit the vehicle, and when he did, he showed multiple signs of intoxication, reeking of alcohol. Officers noticed Miller Jr. had a holster protruding from his pants pocket, so they asked where his handgun was. Miller Jr. explained that the gun was mounted via magnet under the vehicle’s dashboard. Officers asked if Miller Jr. would take sobriety tests, which he did and performed poorly. Officers then went to detain Miller Jr., but he became resistive. Shortly after, Miller Jr. complied and was put in the back of the patrol car. Miller Jr. then tried to extend his leg, preventing officers from closing the door. Then, another officer assisted and pulled Miller Jr. in from the other side. Officers informed Miller Jr. of implied consent once he was secured in the backseat but refused to answer whether he consented. Miller Jr. kept asking officers why he was arrested, which was already told to him, then Miller Jr. stated he was not drunk and did not drink. Miller Jr. also claimed that he had performed a breathalyzer test, which he had not done. Miller Jr. was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, resisting arrest, and possessing a weapon while under the influence.
Franklin Attorney Dustin Ray Spain fails to appear in court after speeding in Tesla
42-year-old Dustin Ray Spain, owner of Grassland Financial Services, sped in his Tesla on Ashland City Highway near Old Hickory Boulevard early July 25th, 2023, according to police. Officers reportedly observed Spain traveling 68 mph in a 50 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop where they discovered his tags had been expired since May 2023. Spain was cited for speeding and having expired tags. Spain failed to appear for an October 2023 court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Dustin Spain was taken back into custody on March 7th.
Juan Acosta body-slams his dog at dog park, tells witness “I am giving him a public beating!”
38-year-old Juan Acosta was taken into custody for animal cruelty on March 7th. On March 4th, the general manager of the Church Street apartments, where Acosta lives, alerted Animal Control. When Animal Control arrived, the general manager provided them with video footage, which showed Acosta at the dog park, hitting his dog with the leash and trying to control it. Then, Acosta grabbed his dog with two hands, put him on his shoulder, and body-slammed him onto the floor. Afterward, Acosta picked his companion by the neck with two hands and “choked” him for nearly five seconds. The video then shows the witness confronting Acosta, who explained to officers that he observed Acosta get on one knee, pick up the dog, and slam it on the ground. The witness explained that they heard the dog welp multiple times in pain. He said that Acosta told him, “I am giving him a public beating!” Acosta was not present when the officers arrived. MACC has confirmed that Acosta’s dog survived the ordeal and is no longer in Acosta’s care. Acosta was taken into custody for animal cruelty on March 7th.
18-year-old Antonio Tucker Jr. caught stealing ski masks worth $57 at Opry Mills Mall
18-year-old Antonio Lamont Tucker Jr. stole from Sun and Ski Sports in Opry Mills Mall on December 28th, 2023. A Sun and Ski Sports employee, Randi Butler, alerted the authorities, reporting that Tucker took two ski masks and put them in his pocket as he tried to exit the store. Butler stopped Tucker Jr. and recovered the two masks, totaling $57, with one being damaged by Tucker Jr. ripping the security sensor off. Tucker Jr. was cited for the incident. Tucker was booked on the citation of theft on March 7th.