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50-year-old Mark John Hovanec was taken into custody for public intoxication and criminal trespass on May 27th. At around 3:59 a.m., officers received complaints regarding a person with a firearm, later identified as Hovanec, at the Commerce Street parking garage. Upon arrival, they initially did not locate him. Then, dispatch alerted officers of another call, stating a white male wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and jeans was in the garage, threatening to shoot people. In addition, another caller stated that he was looking through vehicles with a flashlight. Officers located Hovanec, matching the description they were provided, lying down on the stairs of the parking garage. Hovanec reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Officers detained him and performed a search on his person. Officers found a flashlight on him but did not find a firearm. Hovanec told officers that he passed through the garage but did not threaten anyone. He was then jailed for the occurrence.
Mark John Hovanec of West Old Ridge Road in Hobart, IN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on May 27th, charged with criminal trespassing and public intoxication. He is free on a $350 bond.
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