Andrew Boesel believes police are his Uber ride after drunken walk in West Nashville

26-year-old Andrew Boesel was drunkenly walking on the roadway near Charlotte Pike & 31st Ave just before 4 p.m. Monday, according to at least three callers to emergency services. He was stumbling when officers arrived and grabbed onto a stranger to balance himself. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and had attempted to enter someone’s car. He told officers he had been walking downtown and asked to be released so he could “continue his journey.” At one point during the interaction, he believed responding officers to be his Uber ride. For his safety, Boesel was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Nicholas Jones booked on outstanding warrant for stealing man’s iPhone 13 in September

29-year-old Nicholas Jones was with an unknown individual at Pie Town Tacos when they were closed on late December 29th. Officers encountered the two individuals while patrolling the area. Officers then engaged them in conversation, and Jones provided them with his license. When officers ran record checks, they were notified Jones had an outstanding warrant for his arrest regarding a theft that occurred at the Whiskey River Saloon in September. Jones was identified as the individual who stole Kevin Keith’s iPhone 13. Additionally, Jones had a glass pipe commonly used to ingest cocaine on his person during a subsequent search. Nicholas Jones was taken into custody for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and failure to be booked on a state citation regarding the Whiskey Saloon incident.

Ethan Carey chases people around, tells police he was “sent from the sky and ordered to slaughter ground people”

21-year-old Ethan Lynn Carey chased citizens on foot in front of Hermitage Avenue on December 30th. Officers observed this, stopped him, and noticed he had pinpoint pupils. He was unaware of what city he was in and advised officers that he was “sent from the sky and ordered to slaughter ground people.” Carey was deemed a danger to himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Kevin Garfias charged with DUI after speeding & weaving through traffic

23-year-old Kevin Garfias was speeding down Nolensville road and weaving between lanes early Sunday morning when he passed officers who were on an unrelated call. A traffic stop was conducted near Radnor Street, and Garfias was reportedly visibly intoxicated when speaking with officers. An open beer was also observed in the cup holder of the vehicle. He refused all field sobriety tests, and admitted to coming from a bar — but stated he did not consume any alcohol. Another bottle of open alcohol was also found in the vehicle during a search. Garfias was taken into custody and charged with DUI.

Michael Stephen Hughes, 18, indicted on rape charge in Nashville

18-year-old Michael Stephen Hughes, the son of Michael Scott & Donna Hughes in Franklin, has been indicted by a Davidson County Grand Jury on one count of rape. The incident is alleged to have occurred in mid-March of 2023 when he is alleged to have knowingly engaged in the unlawful sexual penetration of the victim, using force or coercion. The Grand Jury indicted Hughes during their December 6 session, and he was taken into custody on January 5. He is free on a $100,000 bond.

Englishman Sam Loveridge jailed after Broadway Brawl in downtown Nashville

35-year-old Englishman Sam Loveridge was part of a large Brawl on Broadway Friday night when they were confronted by security and the manager of Rippy’s about their tab. The manager was shoved, and several people, including security, were assaulted by members of the party. Loveridge was identified as one of the involved parties and attempted to flee when officers informed him he was not free to go. He took off running and was eventually taken into custody, and continued to resist arrest. Loveridge complained of a pre-existing heart condition and was cleared at Metro General Hospital before being transported to booking.

English tourist Charlotte Standen resists arrest during Broadway Brawl

37-year-old Hampshire, England, tourist Charlotte Standen was part of a Broadway brawl late Friday night, which included her partner. As she attempted to remove her partner from the fight, officers arrived and attempted to separate everyone and remove Standen from the brawl. Her partner then began to walk away, and when officers told him to stop, she got between him and officers in an attempt to prevent him from being detained. She was advised to step aside and not interfere, but she refused and would not place her hands behind her back. She was eventually taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Joshua Stuart drunkenly falls over in TSA line at Noon at Nashville Airport

40-year-old Joshua Stuart was waiting at the TSA checkpoint at the Nashville International Airport Friday at Noon when he fell over due to his level of intoxication. Airport police arrived to find Stuart had abrasions on his forehead and nose as a result of the fall. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and had urinated on himself. Officers attempted to escort him to a taxi, but he remained unsteady on his feet and became unable to operate his phone or care for himself. He was taken into custody for public intoxication and transported to booking downtown. 

Jonathan Lou Hansen jailed after fighting bouncers at Kid Rock’s Bar in downtown Nashville

35-year-old Jonathan Hansen was captured on video aggressively approaching security at Kid Rock’s Bar in downtown Nashville Friday evening while appearing extremely intoxicated. Police say Hansen then continued to attempt to fight other people in the area. Officers arrived to find him extremely intoxicated and disorderly. He refused to provide his name but was eventually identified via his debit card during booking.