29-year-old Tyler Blevins was involved in a car accident at 11th Ave. N in the early hours of November 5th. Blevins was sitting outside his vehicle as officers arrived, and he advised them that he was driving southbound on 11th Ave. N when a woman with her dog crossed the road, causing him to swerve to avoid them, causing his vehicle to flip over and hit a light pole. Witnesses told officers they heard the crash but did not see any woman with a dog crossing the road. Blevins was noted to have slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and a strong smell of alcohol on his person. Visibly intoxicated, Blevins told officers he did not consume any alcohol and that he had back pain. He refused to partake in sobriety tests, was read implied consent, and was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital. Blevins was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Tag: driving under the influence
DUI: 80-year-old Tommy Riggs hits parked car at Shooters Bar
80-year-old Tommy Riggs backed his vehicle into a parked car in the parking lot of Shooters Bar on November 6th. Officers observed Riggs exiting out of the driver’s side as they arrived. Riggs was visibly intoxicated as he advised officers that he had consumed two vodka cranberry drinks before driving. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Riggs was read implied consent, Mirandized, and then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Sarah M Craighead charged with DUI after driving into ditch on Edmondson Pike
44-year-old Sarah Craighead was jailed Tuesday night after she was transported to Southern Hills Hospital when medics found her drunk in her 2013 Ford Fusion at the Edmondson Pike Library. Sarah told officers she had two glasses of wine earlier in the day and didn’t remember what happened that led her to be at the hospital. A witness on the scene told police he observed Sarah behind the wheel and watched as her car rolled down a hill into a ditch on Edmondson Pike. Sarah still had her keys in her front pocket and told police she was the only one in the car. On suspicion of DUI, officers then had Craighead perform SFTs, which Craighead failed, as well as blowing a .103% BAC on a breathalyzer. This led to officers charging Sarah with DUI and taking her into custody.
Avery Herrmann charged with DUI after interstate crash
23-year-old Avery Herrmann crashed her vehicle into the median on I-65 North this weekend. Officers responded to mile marker 77 on I-65 N regarding a single-vehicle collision and observed Herrmann as they arrived. Herrmann told officers that she was coming from a bar where she had two double shots of tequila and a Truly hard seltzer before driving. Herrmann was visibly intoxicated as she consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly before refusing to take the remaining tests. Herrmann was taken into custody for driving under the influence and transported to booking.
Evans Matthew Adams, 20, charged with DUI after drinking at the Golden Door in Nashville
20-year-old Evans Matthew Adams traveling at 84 mph on I-65 South early Saturday morning, where the speed limit is 55 mph. A THP Trooper stopped the vehicle, which contained Adams and a passenger, and stated Adams reeked of alcohol. He admitted to drinking “one twelve-ounce beer” at The Golden Door before driving. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and refused to answer how impaired he felt on a scale of 1-10. He refused all further testing and was taken into custody.
Aaron Torres says an “allergic reaction to marijuana” caused him to pass out behind the wheel
27-year-old Aaron Torres was passed out behind the wheel of a truck on Terminal Road in the early hours of Friday morning. Officers approached the truck, which was on and in gear, and noted Torres slumped over. After a few minutes, Torres regained consciousness and spoke with officers. Upon questioning, Torres stated he was having an allergic reaction to the marijuana he had just consumed. He also advised of a handgun in the center console.
Coleman Rutherford jailed on DUI and handgun charges early Sunday morning
22-year-old Coleman Rutherford was jailed in the early hours of Sunday morning after nearly wrecking his black Mercedes SUV. Officer Meskers observed Rutherford driving erratically on I-440 at 3:33 a.m. at a high rate of speed. He continued speeding onto Woodmont Blvd, nearly striking a guardrail. A traffic stop was conducted, and a handgun was visible in the already-open glove box as the officer approached the passenger-side window. Rutherford stated he was coming from his brother’s house in the Nations, where he had consumed beers earlier in the night. Coleman Rutherford performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. He later blew a 0.91% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Marris Jones wrecks yellow Corvette in DUI crash
61-year-old Marris Jones rear-ended a white Chevrolet at the intersection of Elm Hill Pk. and Murfreesboro Pk. on the night of October 20th. Officers arrived and noticed a damaged, yellow Corvette and three people, including Jones, on the sidewalk. The two others were a couple who witnessed the accident and told officers that Jones rear-ended the Chevrolet at a red light, and then the Chevrolet fled shortly after. Officers asked Jones what happened and observed him to be visibly intoxicated. Jones consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly before being placed under arrest for driving under the influence.
Coreyontez Martin blows 0.121% BAC after crash
22-year-old Coreyontez Martin was jailed late Saturday night after causing an accident on 1st Avenue near Broadway in downtown Nashville. He admitted to driving his 2012 Mazda SUV and crashing into the back of another vehicle. Officers noticed Martin was displaying multiple signs of intoxication and asked him if he had been drinking, to which he replied that he had “one beer.” He performed poorly on sobriety tests and blew a 0.121% BAC on the breathalyzer.
DUI: Marcus Lafrance crashes vehicle after leaving graduation party
23-year-old Marcus Lafrance, former Blue Raiders safety, was jailed Friday morning after driving his vehicle into a ditch on Hailey Ave. He explained to officers that he was trying to make a U-turn, didn’t notice the ditch, and got stuck. Officers noticed he was having difficulty keeping his balance. Mr. Lafrance and the other occupants stated they were coming from a graduation party. Police smelled alcohol coming from Lafrance and noticed he was having trouble keeping track of the conversation, repeating himself, and had pinpoint pupils. He refused to perform sobriety tests or to provide a blood sample and was taken into custody.