21-year-old Sydney Paler had a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend and roommate, Kielon Buford, at their Rice Road apartment late April 16th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Buford, who stated he and Paler had an argument over bills. Buford says the argument escalated when she became upset, lunged at him, and punched him in the face. He said they continued to scuffle on the ground until he grabbed her arms to prevent her from hitting him. Buford told officers they eventually got up and separated before he called the police. Then, officers spoke with Paler, who admitted to lunging at him and hitting him in the face because she was upset. Paler was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
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Kaleb Keanaaina allegedly holds woman against her will at Rodeway Inn for a week
26-year-old Kaleb Ryan Keanaaina was taken into custody for aggravated kidnapping and fugitive from justice on April 15th. On April 14th, around 9:45 p.m., Autumn Wade went to the Central Precinct on Korean Veterans Boulevard to file a report, stating she had been held against her will by Keanaaina since April 6th. She told police that she moved from Morristown to do tattoo work with him and started living with him about a month ago. Then, Wade said on April 6th, she tried to leave, but he would not let her, and since then, he punched, strangled, and stomped her head, causing her to have multiple seizures. She said that Keanaaina knew she had a brain aneurysm and believed he was trying to rupture it. Wade added that he threatened her with a scalpel to hinder her from leaving. Due to her seizures, an ambulance was called, and she was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital. She provided officers with photos from April 6th, showing her with a black eye, blood around her eye, and scratches on her neck. Officers also noticed a bruise above her right eye, took pictures, and added them to the incident report. Officers checked Wade’s history and discovered it showed a report from April 6th, which was called in by a third-party caller, later identified as Keanaaina’s ex-girlfriend, Abby Rylon, who stated Wade texted her saying she was being held hostage at the Red Roof Inn. Officers went there on that day and could not locate Wade. Then, Rylon stated she went to the Rodeway Inn around 5:00 p.m. and “broke out” Wade, adding that Keanaaina had done this with her also. Then, on April 15th, around 3:30 a.m., officers arrived at Rodeway Inn to serve Keanaaina a warrant, located him, and detained him. While doing this, officers also discovered Keanaaina had an out-of-state warrant from Wisconsin.
Josiah Owens flees from police after grabbing AR- 15
20-year-old Josiah Owens was involved in a group fight in front of the Toro Event Center in the early hours of April 14th. Upon arrival, officers were informed that one of the individuals, later identified as Ownes, presented a Glock pistol with a switch on it. Owens grabbed his AR-15 pistol out of his backseat while officers walked through the parking lot. They commanded Owens to drop the firearm, which he did after running for about five feet. After dropping the weapon, he ran approximately 50 feet before complying and lying on the ground, where the officers recovered the pistol and noticed it had the serial number scratched off. They asked him why he scratched it off, and he stated it “was just because.” Owens was then taken into custody for the alteration of an item’s distinguishing numbers.
Fernando Lopez grabs girlfriend by hair, punches her in ribs for speaking to their neighbors
26-year-old Fernando Lopez had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Fiorella Cordova, at their Greenbriar Apartment on Franklin Pike late April 13th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Lopez, who advised he and Cordova had a heated argument when he returned home. Lopez stated the argument occurred because Cordova was upstairs talking with their neighbors, whom he did not approve of. He added that there were no threats or violence, and he only called because she refused to leave the residence.
When officers spoke with Cordova, she stated Lopez was intoxicated when he got home and became upset when he saw her talking with the neighbors. Cordova said he remained in his car, parked outside for a while, and did not enter the apartment until she did. Once inside, Lopez started insulting her, grabbed her by the hair, threw her to the ground, pinned her down, and punched her in the ribs. Cordova said she did not fight him but pushed him to get him off her. Officers observed that Cordova had a red scrape on her elbow and a bruise on the inner part of her shin. Lopez was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 14th.
Morris Rogers turns himself in after leaving the scene of an accident
18-year-old Morris Rogers left the scene of a car crash in Davidson County on March 23rd. Esther Padilla, the other involved party, alerted the authorities. While officers investigated the hit-and-run crash, Rogers contacted them, identifying himself as the driver. Rogers was booked on the citation of leaving the scene of a property crash on April 12th.
William Ensley speeds 103 mph in his Chevy Cavalier on the way to work
26-year-old William Jeremiah Ensley was going 103 mph while cutting through traffic at the downtown loop near Mile Marker 49 on I-24 East on March 20th. When officers observed this, they conducted a traffic stop on the 2004 Chevy Cavalier, and Ensley advised he was heading to work. Officers cited him for the incident, and Ensley was booked on the citation for reckless driving on April 12th.
Rami Mohammad speeds down I-24 in Tesla
23-year-old Rami Mohammad was speeding in his white Tesla on I-24 West on March 30th. While going 90 mph, he weaved in and out of traffic, nearly causing a collision. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and cited him for the incident. Mohammed was booked on the citation for reckless driving on April 12th.
Musician Justin Bouldin shoves girlfriend into car during argument
25-year-old Musician Justin Wayne Bouldin had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Paige Theede, near The Miller Harris Building on 16th Avenue South in the early hours of April 13th. When officers arrived, they located Bouldin and Theede before speaking with witnesses, who stated that they observed them arguing. Officers investigated and discovered there was not any element of assault, so they left the scene. Then, officers received a second call regarding a fight between the couple after their departure. When they returned, witnesses told them they saw Bouldin slap Theede’s phone out of her hand. Witnesses stated when she tried to pick the phone up, he wrapped his arms around her, hindering her movements. During this, They stated that Theede struck Bouldin to get away. Bouldin then utilized his body weight to push Theede against the side of her car and shoved her into the driver’s seat. Bouldin held her there for an extended amount of time. One of the witnesses recorded the incident and showed it to officers, corroborating their statements. Then, officers spoke with Theede, who admitted that Bouldin forcefully grabbed her to prevent her from leaving, adding that she was scared when it happened. Bouldin was then placed into custody for domestic assault.
Jana Hume steals $394 worth of copper fittings from Lowe’s despite being banned
34-year-old Jana Hume was booked and charged with burglary on April 16th, 2024. On February 1st, 2023, Asset Protection employees observed Jana Hume enter the Lowe’s on Nolensville Pike and noticed her from prior shoplifting incidents. She grabbed a plastic bucket and put twelve bags of copper fittings into her purse and jacket. Asset Protection followed Hume as she exited the store without paying for the merchandise and stopped her in the parking lot before escorting her into the AP office. They confirmed Hume’s identity and recovered the stolen items, totaling $394.05. When officers arrived, Asset Protection provided them with a trespass waiver that Hume signed on March 4th, 2021, prohibiting her from entering the premises of any Lowe’s location. Hume was detained for the incident.
DUI: Braenee Redden-Lee caught with marijuana, mushrooms and a fully loaded handgun
25-year-old Braenee Redden-Lee swerved over the center median on I-24 late April 13th. Then, she drifted, trying to return to her travel lane, but drove in both lanes. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop, where she was slow to respond and continued driving, disregarding their emergency equipment. Officers shined their spotlight at the driver’s side mirror to get her to pull over to the right shoulder, which she did after approximately 1.5 miles. They approached the passenger side and observed the driver, Redden-Lee, and passenger, Brea Williams, with an unidentified female in the car, reeking of alcohol.
When officers advised Redden-Lee why they stopped her and requested her driver’s credentials, she had a bracelet on her wrist like ones used at nightclubs to purchase alcoholic beverages. They discovered she had a suspended license and had her exit the vehicle for questioning. When officers asked if she would take sobriety tests, she said, “No.”
During a search, officers located a black handgun with a loaded magazine. Redden-Lee was detained and placed in the rear of the patrol vehicle. The officers then asked Williams to exit the car, where she provided them with her identification and told them the vehicle was hers, stating, “Yes, I just bought it, and I am making $1000 payments a month.” She was also detained and placed in the patrol car.
Officers searched the vehicle and found marijuana and mushrooms in a brown purse, which Redden-Lee claimed. Additionally, they found another package of marijuana in the center console, which Williams admitted was hers. Redden-Lee refused to provide a chemical sample after being informed of implied consent and was taken into custody for driving under the influence, two counts of simple possession, driving with a suspended license, implied consent violation, and possession of a weapon while under the influence.