26-year-old Kaitlin Bamford crashed her black Nissan Altima into a ditch on Whites Creek Pike near Haynes Garden Apartments in the early hours of March 1st. NFD personnel spoke with officers as they arrived, advising them that Bamford was sleeping in the driver’s seat when they got there, showing signs of intoxication. Officers talked to Bamford, who admitted to driving after she had 4-5 drinks at Scoreboards. Bamford was transported to Skyline Hospital, where she refused to take sobriety tests but agreed to provide a blood sample. Bamford was taken into custody for driving under the influence-2nd.
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Gregory Bratcher strangles his wife during argument
38-year-old Gregory Bratcher had a domestic altercation with his wife, Miranda Leigh Bratcher, at their Club Parkway residence in the early hours of March 1st. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Mrs. Bratcher, who stated that she and Mr. Bratcher had argued and that it turned physical. Mrs. Bratcher advised that Mr. Bratcher placed his hands around her neck, making it difficult to breathe. She was visibly upset as they noticed redness on her face and both sides of her neck. Then, officers spoke with Mr. Bratcher, who told them the altercation was strictly verbal. Once Mr. Bratcher was detained, he claimed that Mrs. Bratcher pushed him. Mrs. Bratcher told officers she wished to prosecute Mr. Bratcher for the incident. Mr. Bratcher was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Devonta Upchurch punches ex-wife in face during argument over car keys
29-year-old Devonta Upchurch had a domestic altercation with his ex-wife, Sarah Upchurch, at Hickory Point Apartments in the early hours of February 26th. Officers responded and spoke with Sarah, who advised that she met Devonta at the apartment complex to return his belongings. During this process, Devonta reached through her car and took her phone as well as her car keys. Sarah said that he left the scene after an argument ensued. When Devonta later returned, Sarah went to grab her items from him. Devonta then punched Sarah in the mouth, giving her a bloody lip. Devonta initially told officers that their incident was strictly verbal before telling them that Sarah hit him on his back. Officers asked if they could see if Devonta had any injuries, but he refused. Devonta Upchurch was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Olivier Niyonteze gets into crash after allowing man to drive his car drunk
30-year-old Olivier Niyonteze was a passenger in his vehicle when it was involved in an accident on February 23rd. Officers arrived and conducted a crash investigation, where they discovered the driver, Aimable Musafiri, was intoxicated. Niyonteze was the registered owner of the vehicle driven by the intoxicated individual. When officers spoke with Niyonteze, he admitted to witnessing the driver consuming alcohol before operating the car and still allowing them to drive. Niyonteze was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Jonathan Cornish, Passenger Princess, shoots at police during car chase
25-year-old Jonathan Cornish rode as a passenger princess in a Nissan Rogue driven by Shamika Jones on February 28th. Jones had an active arrest warrant but refused to stop for officers, sparking a pursuit. During the pursuit, Cornish fired a gun at officers several times. Three out of the five officers, Forrest Drake, David Collins, and Lucas Thomas, were in fear of serious bodily injury or death. Jones then intentionally crashed into a patrol car, disabling her Nissan. Cornish was taken into custody for three counts of attempted criminal homicide on February 29th.
Vincent Clement deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
45-year-old Vincent Clement showed multiple signs of impairment while sitting at Nashville International Airport on the night of February 29th. A passerby observed this and alerted the authorities, initially believing Clement was unresponsive. When officers arrived, they noticed he was awake and reeked of alcohol. When officers questioned Clement, he was unaware of what day it was and admitted to drinking. Clement then told officers he was not flying in or out, leading officers to ask him why he was there. Clement replied, asking, “Am I at the airport?” Clement was taken into custody for public intoxication.
19-year-old Robert Mitchell Jr. caught with stolen gun at Green Hills Mall
19-year-old Robert Lashawn Mitchell Jr. was searched and detained near the Green Hills Mall parking lot regarding a shoplifting incident on February 29th. Employees from the nearby establishment spoke with officers when they arrived and advised them that Mitchell Jr. had a firearm during the incident, which they took after the search. Officers observed video footage from the location showing employees confiscating the gun from Mitchell. Officers ran the gun’s serial number and were notified of it being stolen. Mitchell Jr. was taken into custody for the theft of a firearm.
Zachary Zytkowski grabs woman’s breast at Nashville International Airport
31-year-old Zachary Peter Zytkowski inappropriately touched a passenger, Kelsey Laflin, near the Gate 27 area in Nashville International Airport on the morning of February 29th. Witnesses pointed Zytkowski out when officers arrived, stating he was the suspect. Then, Officers spoke with Laflin, who said she was walking toward her gate and felt “a single hand cup my left breast and squeeze,” explaining that she did not know him or give him permission for the contact. Officers reviewed CCTV footage, which correlated with Laflin’s statement, and then placed Zytkowski into custody for sexual battery.
Marcus Lowe caught after stealing ex-girlfriend’s emotional support dog
44-year-old Marcus Allen Lowe was taken into custody for theft on February 29th. On November 30th, 2023, Amy Sander, Lowe’s ex-girlfriend, went to the authorities and advised them that Lowe stole her emotional support animal. Sander advised the animal is a gray and white female Pitbull Terrier named “Medusa Lowe.” Sander then provided officers with documentation of Medusa getting microchipped in February 2021 and showed them the emotional support registration, valid from October 9th, 2023 – October 8th, 2024. Sander explained that Lowe stole Medusa from their previously shared residence and refused to return her. Sander told officers that she wished to prosecute him for the theft. Marcus Lowe was taken into custody for theft on February 29th.
DUI: Aimable Musafiri crashes into multiple cars, resists arrest after drinking 2 beers
34-year-old Aimable Musafiri was involved in a three-car accident near Rice Road and Edge O Lake Drive on February 23rd. Officers arrived and spoke to all parties involved, during which Musafiri admitted to having two beers and taking flu medicine. Officers noticed Musafiri showing signs of intoxication before asking him to participate in sobriety tests. However, Musafiri told officers no and refused to take sobriety tests. Officers then attempted to detain Musafiri, to which he resisted, pushing away from officers. Once Musafiri was arrested and informed of implied consent, he declined to provide a breath sample. Musafiri was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, and resisting arrest.