37-year-old Kirin Haller was involved in a vehicle accident just after 9 p.m. Friday. Officers rolled up on the crash on East Trinity Lane near Ellington Parkway. Haller reportedly stumbled as she exited her vehicle and had trouble balancing as she spoke with officers. She could not articulate what happened to cause the accident and reportedly reeked of alcohol. She repeatedly asked the same question even after being given an answer and seemed very confused. She performed “very poorly” on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Tag: Implied Consent
DUI: Marcos Drube takes Adderall, Xanax before crashing car into other drunk driver
25-year-old Marcos Drube was involved in a car accident with Michelle Rind near 46th Avenue North and Charlotte Pike late December 29th. Officers arrived and asked him for his license, but he refused to speak with them, confused as to why his information was required. They explained that he was in a car accident, and he told them that he did not want a police report about the crash. Drube eventually provided his information as he was checked by medics regarding ear pain. Officers and medics observed Drube to be visibly intoxicated inside the ambulance. Michelle Rind, the other involved driver, was also intoxicated and cried hysterically when questioned. Drube insisted he did not consume any alcohol but admitted to taking Xanax and Adderall, which he claimed were prescribed to him. Drube failed to provide them with a copy of his prescription. Officers asked Drube what caused the accident, and he had trouble explaining where he was going or coming from, so they accompanied him as he was transported to Centennial Hospital. Drube reportedly could not follow the nurses’ simple tasks and would cry when asked to do anything. The simple tasks included giving his demographic information to the registration nurse, following directions on how to get to the restroom, and providing a urine sample. Standard Field Sobriety Tasks were not performed due to Drube receiving medical treatment after the accident. Drube was read implied consent law and refused all forms of chemical testing. Drube was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent on December 30th. The driver of the other vehicle involved, Michelle Rind, was also charged with driving under the influence.
DUI: Charles Davis urinates on himself during sobriety tests after causing crash
30-year-old Charles Davis was charged on January 1st after causing a crash at Flora Wilson Park. When officers arrived on the scene, they immediately observed Mr. Davis stumbling and smelt alcohol coming from him. He explained that he had a beer at the bar he had just recently left from. During the field sobriety tests, Mr. Davis urinated on himself and was having issues staying still. The tests were concluded, and he was transported to Nashville General Hospital for a blood draw before being transported to booking. Charles Davis was charged with driving under the influence and implied consent.
DUI Arrest: Dayne Ryan Baughman jailed after driving wrong way on Trinity Lane
28-year-old Dayne Ryan Baughman was reportedly driving on the wrong side of W Trinity Lane near I-65 in the early hours of Sunday morning when police were alerted to the scene. The car was stopped when officers arrived. It had damage to the front fender and a blown-out tire. All occupants identified Baughman as the driver of the Mini Cooper. He had trouble balancing and had slurred speech. He took 24 steps on the 9-step test and performed poorly on all other field sobriety tests. He stated he only lived a short distance away and was trying to drive home. Officers gave him a ride to booking, where he was charged with DUI, and Baughman admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving.
Jacob Marsden drives into an unrelated DUI traffic stop… while also intoxicated
Metro Nashville Police were conducting a DUI investigation in a parking lot with another individual when 25-year-old Jacob Marsden drove his grey Ford F-150 into the same parking lot of the closed business. Officers advised him the business was closed, and he gave a confused look in response, prompting officers to see if he needed further assistance. Marsden reportedly had slurred speech, could not form coherent sentences, and was unable to walk without assistance. He told police his anxiety and depression were causing his impairment; despite this, he refused all medical assistance offered. He reportedly reeked of alcohol, refused all sobriety testing, and was transported to booking.
DUI: Michelle Rind unaware she was in crash, cries hysterically to go home after two glasses of wine
After 29-year-old Michelle Rind was involved in a two-vehicle crash at Charlotte Ave & 46 Ave N at 8:30 p.m. on December 29th. Officers noticed Rind had dilated pupils, and when asked for her driver’s license and insurance, Rind stated she did not understand. Rind then asked officers if she was involved in an accident and admitted to drinking “two glasses of wine.” Officers said she then began to cry hysterically and then stopped crying to say she didn’t understand why she could not go home. Despite this, when officers told Rind that she may be too intoxicated to drive, she agreed with them. After being read her Miranda rights and Tennessee Implied Consent multiple times, Rind stated she did not understand and refused to perform field sobriety tasks and a breathalyzer test. Michelle Rind was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
DUI: John Gregory has one drink at home before causing car accident on Christmas Eve
30-year-old John Gregory was involved in a car accident late Christmas Eve at Music Valley Drive near Logan’s Roadhouse. Officers arrived and spoke with Gregory, who was visibly intoxicated, and gave them two different stories regarding how the accident occurred. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and admitted to having an alcoholic beverage earlier in the day under Miranda. He was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent on Christmas Day.
DUI: Anastasia De La Fuente found passed out in vehicle after having 2 cocktails at Tin Roof Bar
28-year-old Anastasia De La Fuente passed out in her vehicle at the 2nd Avenue South and Broadway intersection in the early hours of December 18th. First responders had De La Fuente in the ambulance when officers arrived and advised them that they initially observed her in the vehicle facing the wrong way, unconscious in the driver’s seat and that it took some time to wake her up. Officers spoke with De La Fuente, who was unsure if she wanted to go to the hospital. She was visibly intoxicated, consented to a sobriety test, performed poorly, and refused to provide a breath sample. They Mirandized her, and then she admitted to having two cocktails at Tin Roof Bar. She also admitted to regularly taking sleep medication and Adderall. De La Fuente was taken into custody for implied consent and driving under the influence.
DUI: Matthew Simmons drives erratically, tells officers somebody was following him
42-year-old Matthew Steven Simmons was swerving on I-40 in the late hours of Sunday. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. Simmons advised officers that somebody was following him but had no explanation for his erratic driving. He refused to participate in sobriety tests, squatted on the ground, and began saying, “Please don’t hurt me,” repeatedly. Officers asked him to calm down, reassuring him that no one was trying to hurt him. He then began to walk into oncoming traffic. They tried to guide him to the patrol car, but he was uncooperative, screaming, “Help me,” as he hit his head on the asphalt numerous times. He was transported to Nashville General, where he was read implied consent, which he denied. Simmons was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, resisting arrest, and failure to maintain lanes.
DUI: Roger Allyn drinks before causing accident in Ford F-150
32-year-old Roger Allyn was booked on December 17th after causing an accident in his white Ford F-150. When officers arrived, they observed Allyn lying on the ground beside the driver’s door. He smelled strongly of alcohol. Once he got up, officers noticed he was unsteady on his feet and unable to perform sobriety tests. He was then taken into custody and transported to booking. While in custody, the defendant refused to talk to police after being read his Miranda Rights and Implied consent. Officers attempted to identify the defendant but could not find a valid driver’s license.