60-year-old Karen Bergstrom was involved in a multi-vehicle accident near Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Pike at 3:38 p.m. on May 31st. Following the crash, Bergstrom was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for medical treatment. When officers arrived at the hospital, she told them that she had no memory of the collision or why she was in Nashville. Bergstrom advised them that she is a “major alcoholic,” that she starts drinking early in the morning, and has drinking-related blackouts. Due to her neck brace, officers only prompted her with one sobriety test, in which she showed signs of impairment. After being informed of implied consent, she agreed to provide a blood sample and was issued a state citation for the occurrence. Bergstrom was booked on the citation of driving under the influence on June 24th.
Month: June 2024
DUI: Patrick Borden jailed after falling asleep in the middle of an intersection
31-year-old Patrick Borden was found unconscious in a vehicle at the Harding Pike and Woodmont Boulevard intersection at 5 a.m. on June 27th. Officers contacted medics assistance and were advised to wake Borden. Officers then Mirandized Borden, at which time they admitted to having three alcoholic drinks around midnight. Bordon refused to take sobriety tests or provide a chemical sample. Officers noted Borden reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication, so they detained them for the incident. Borden was then taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation and transported to booking.
Bristyl Baker jailed after drunken escapade at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville
27-year-old Bristyl Baker was observed leaning against a pole near the 1st Avenue South and Broadway intersection at 10:45 p.m. Thursday night. Officers noticed that Baker couldn’t stand up by herself and that it appeared that she was under the influence of an intoxicant before losing sight of her. Officers then observed her walking behind Ascend Amphitheater and attempting to open a locked door until she proceeded to trip over a curb. After this, officers approached her and discovered that she was visibly impaired. Baker told them she did not know where she lived and had no friends or family able to retrieve her. Baker was deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Danette Colbert fights with man in front of Moxy Hotel in downtown Nashville
47-year-old Danette Andrea Colbert was seen in an altercation with a male in front of the Downtown Nashville Moxy early Friday morning. While officers patrolled 3rd Avenue South, they were flagged down regarding the fight. When they approached the hotel, they observed Colbert being aggressive towards the male, yelling and pushing him until officers separated them. During their interaction, they noticed that Colbert reeked of an alcoholic beverage and was visibly intoxicated. Colbert stated that she had been at the bar inside Moxy with the male she had met while bar-hopping on Broadway. Colbert was deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Aleshia Larkin charged with shoplifting $300 of merchandise from Dollar General
24-year-old Aleshia Larkin stole merchandise from the West Trinity Lane Dollar General on June 19th. Larkin entered the establishment, grabbed a cart, collected around $300 worth of items, and exited without paying. An employee witnessed this and provided detectives with her 2016 Nissan Altima’s tag. Detectives identified Larkin by her left arm tattoo and obtained a warrant for her arrest on June 21st. Larkin was taken into custody for theft on June 27th.
DUI: Antonio Carmelo caught with several open beers in car
20-year-old Antonio Carmelo was observed being “suspicious” at the School Lane and Weaver Drive intersection at 1:50 a.m. on June 27th. Responding officers arrived and observed that Carmelo’s vehicle was running, so they approached it. While looking into the vehicle, officers saw that he had open alcoholic beverage containers in his center console and floorboard. Officers had him exit his car, during which they reported that he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Carmelo admitted to having three of the four beers that they found in his car before and while driving. They prompted him with sobriety tests, to which he consented and performed poorly. He was detained for the occurrence and agreed to provide a blood sample after being informed of implied consent. Carmelo was transported to Nashville General Hospital and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Aiden Rush punches fiancée in the ribs during altercation over dog
18-year-old Aiden Rush had a domestic altercation with his fiancée, Kennady Watwood, at their Parliament Place apartment on Thursday afternoon. When officers arrived, they spoke with Watwood, who stated Rush had gotten upset because she wanted to bring her dog home. He got in her face after yelling at Rush because he said the dog would not stay with them. Watwood stated that she pushed him away, to which he responded by standing up and pushing her into their bedroom wall, leaving a crack. Watwood added that she then went into the kitchen, where Rush grabbed her face and left visible scratches in the process. She said she tried running back to their room to get away, but he pushed her against the wall again and punched her in the ribs. Rush corroborated Watwood’s statements and was detained for the occurrence. Rush was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Helen Comer jailed for new DUI eight days after prior DUI indictment
48-year-old Helen Marie Comer was observed in the cab of her white pick-up truck near Harmony at Bellevue on June 27th. Patrolling officers noticed the truck on the opposite side of the location’s entrance, approached it, and discovered Comer. Comer told them she ran out of gas and was waiting for an Uber. During their interaction, they noticed Comer reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. While officers ran her information through NCIC, they observed Comer trying to walk away. They told her to stay by their patrol car, to which she responded by attempting to flee again until she was detained and escorted back to the vehicle. After this, Comer refused to take sobriety tests and declined to provide a chemical sample, so she was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation. This incident occurred eight days after she bonded out on a driving under the influence indictment from 2022, which she was later indicted for on June 20th, 2024.
Kirk Appleton resists arrest after being suspected of shoplifting at Target
41-year-old Kirk Appleton was seen shoplifting at the Target on Gallatin Pike North on June 25th. While officers were patrolling the area, they were flagged down by a Target loss prevention employee. She told officers that she observed Appleton stealing from the store. She went on to say that she had recovered the stolen property once she confronted him, but he ran away from her. During their conversation, Appleton was reported to be at the Rivergate Mall, so officers made their way to the parking lot, where they immediately found and detained Appleton. Appleton was asked to stand in front of the car, which he had initially done before deciding to leave the area. Officers followed Appleton and detained him again. While doing so, he began resisting officers by tensing his body up. Appleton continued to attempt to escape from the officers but was taken to the ground, where he was placed into custody for resisting arrest.
Shannon Biggs jailed after living at Joelton McDonald’s for two days
53-year-old Shannon Biggs was trespassed from a business on June 23rd. Following this, Biggs told officers that someone could pick her up from the McDonald’s on Eatons Creek Road, so they dropped her off there. On June 25th, It was observed that Biggs was still there. Officers gave Biggs multiple chances to leave, but she refused and was taken into custody for criminal trespass.