30-year-old Shayna Michelle Little vandalized Heather Herren’s residence on the afternoon of November 21st. Herren reported issues with Little due to her dating Little’s ex-boyfriend. She advised that Little arrived at her house despite being told not to and began to do donuts on her front lawn, causing damage. Officers spoke with Little on December 10th regarding the incident, and she admitted to driving her car onto Herren’s property. She also stated that she returned and spray-painted “FU” on the road, insisting it was technically not on Herren’s property. Little was taken into custody for vandalism on December 12th.
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Tyron Dalton drives on wrong side of road, caught with marijuana
20-year-old Tyron Lamont Dalton was driving the wrong way toward oncoming traffic by RiverGate Mall on November 6th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and noticed a strong odor of marijuana as they approached the driver’s side. A probable cause search yielded a small blunt in a bag with Dalton’s ID. Dalton was booked on a citation for simple possession on December 11th.
Amber Shanks breaks woman’s hip, elbow during dispute over parking
22-year-old Amber Shanks was booked on an outstanding warrant from August 31st when she assaulted a woman on 18th Avenue. Constance Woolsey told police that she noticed a car parked in a private parking lot behind her building and argued with Shanks as she said she was parked on private property. Shanks then jumped the fence and kicked Ms. Woosley in her hip after shoving her to the ground. Woolsey advised that after she fell, she was unable to get up on her own, and Ms. Shanks stood over her, yelling for her to get up. Shanks then left the location in her black Nissan Altima. Woolsey was transported to the ER. She sustained a broken elbow and a broken hip from being shoved to the ground.
DUI: John Sebastian Carmouche drinks “a few beers” before crashing vehicle to “avoid a deer”
55-year-old John Sebastian Carmouche was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Old Hickory Boulevard on November 18th. Officers responded, arrived, and spoke with Carmouche, who was visibly intoxicated. Carmouche advised he had swerved to avoid a deer and admitted to having consumed a few beers 5-6 hours before driving. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, refused implied consent, and was cited for driving under the influence. Carmouche was booked on December 8th.
Markeeis James jailed after clapping juvenile with car at sideshow — “Get back or get clapped”
26-year-old Markeeis Antwan James, a Don’t Chase Boyz 615 member, a street-racing crew that actively hosts and attends meetups in the Middle Tennessee area, was “sliding” at a gathering at Corporate Place in the late night hours of April 22nd. James spun his car at a high speed, lost control, and struck David Garcia, a juvenile onlooker, resulting in serious bodily injuries that required hospitalization. James’s participation and attendance at the street-racing meetup constitutes riotous conduct. He was taken into custody on December 12th, charged with riot and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. “Get back or get clapped” is a common phrase used in the street-racing community when someone is too close to the cars performing.
Seantae Demoss reportedly assaults boyfriend in his car
21-year-old Seantae Demoss was booked on December 12th after reportedly assaulting her boyfriend when a disagreement took a violent turn. While officers sat on Dupont Avenue, a black Dodge Challenger pulled in next to them. James Briggs told officers that he had just gotten into a physical altercation with Ms. Demoss. At that moment, Demoss got out of the front passenger’s seat, into the driver’s seat, and left with Mr. Briggs’ vehicle. He told officers that he and his girlfriend started arguing while on their way to a gas station nearby to get some snacks so they could watch a movie at her apartment. While at a stop sign on Dupont Avenue and Delaware Avenue, Demoss became very upset and started hitting Briggs in the face. Briggs explained that he tried to bring Demoss back to her apartment, but she refused to leave the car, which is why he pulled up to officers when he saw them. Police found Demoss at the address provided by Briggs. She was standing outside beside his vehicle and stated that she had just got back from a friend’s house when she and her boyfriend started arguing. She later admitted to hitting him in his chest, not his face, and wouldn’t go into detail about what the argument was about.
Brenda Bradley deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
56-year-old Brenda Bradley was jailed on December 12th after police responded to BNA for a female passenger who had fallen at Pharmacy Burger. Police observed Bradley to be disoriented, confused, and smelling of alcohol. When police asked her if she had any alcohol to drink, she replied, “Yes, I’ve had many.” She searched in her bag for an extended period, looking for her driver’s license before stating, “I’m confused; what did you want?” The police repeated that they needed her driver’s license, but she could not present it. When the officers asked Bradley if she knew where she was, she hesitated before replying that she was in Florida. She was then arrested as she was a danger to herself.
DUI: Antonio Fort has one drink before falling asleep while driving
41-year-old Antonio Lamont Fort was involved in a single-car accident at Elm Hill Pike and Wanda Drive intersection in the late hours of November 17th. Officers arrived and observed the Nashville Fire Department and EMS working to remove Fort from the driver’s seat of his Chrysler 200sx, but he was unresponsive. Fort was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he told officers he was at Elm Hill Pike Tavern, had one drink, and fell asleep while driving home, resulting in the crash. Fort was taken into custody on December 8th, charged with driving under the influence.
Jose Mendoza-Garcia booked for leaving tools in church parking lot
33-year-old Jorge Mendoza-Garcia, a construction worker, was trespassing at 9th Avenue North in the New Metropolitan Christian Missionary Baptist Church’s parking lot on November 14th. Pastor Johnny Grimes advised officers that Mendoza-Garcia left construction tools on their property and provided photos of him and the equipment. Grimes wished to prosecute, and Mendoza-Garcia was taken into custody for criminal trespassing on December 8th.
Steven Simmons walks into traffic, tells officers an “organization of people are going to kill him”
42-year-old Steven Matthew Simmons believed his vehicle was about to explode while he was driving on Franklin Pike, so he called emergency services in the morning hours of December 9th. Officers arrived and located Simmons at the Shell Station, and he stated that he no longer needed assistance and would call a tow truck to transport his vehicle. Officers returned to service, responding to other calls, when they received two regarding Simmons being erratic in the parking lot, so they located him, and he told officers he believed there was an organization of people after him, possibly trying to kill him. Then, he stated he was about to walk out into traffic in front of cars instead of letting someone else kill him and proceeded to walk into the middle of the roadway, impeding oncoming traffic. Officers commanded him to return to a safe location, but he refused, approached another vehicle, blocked it from going forward, and began yelling at the driver. Officers grabbed his arm to pull him toward safety, but he spun out of their hands and stood in a fighting stance. Simmons was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.