27-year-old Dylan Rance Hampton had an altercation with a security guard at Mother’s Ruin late August 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the location’s employees. The employees stated that Hampton refused to leave the property and had to be escorted out. They added that Hampton had a scuffle with an employee before leaving the scene. Then, the employees advised officers that Hampton returned by entering the back gate, which is not a public entrance. After this, the police located Hampton, who was inside arguing with other employees, and detained him. While arresting him, Hampton resisted by pulling his arms forward and telling officers he did not want his arms behind his back. Following a brief struggle, officers placed him in handcuffs and escorted him to the patrol car. As police escorted Hampton, he showed signs of impairment and dragged his feet. The employees at the business informed the police that they wanted to press charges for the occurrence. Hampton was taken into custody for resisting arrest, public intoxication, and criminal trespass on August 30th.
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Janea Roberston punches girlfriend in face during altercation over her keys
25-year-old Janea Monique Roberston was involved in a domestic incident with her girlfriend, Tiloni Tia White, on August 29th. Officers arrived and spoke with White. She told police that during an argument, Roberston locked her out and attempted to walk away with her keys. White stated that once she tried to get her keys back, Roberston turned around and punched her in the face. While speaking with White, officers reported that they noticed swelling in her right eye, consistent with her statements. When Roberston arrived and spoke with the police, she stated that nothing happened and that she didn’t need the officers’ assistance. Roberston was then taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Roderick Lawson beats up grandparents after being confronted for smoking inside
24-year-old Roderick Lawson was involved in an altercation with his grandparents, John and Vivian Bowers, at their Putnam Drive residence on June 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the Bowers. Vivian stated that she smelled a weird odor in the house and believed it was Lawson, whom she had told not to smoke inside several times. When Vivian and John confronted Lawson, they started arguing. Lawson told them that this was his house and that he was kicking them out. According to the couple, during the argument, Lawson attacked them and knocked them to the ground. Lawson proceeded to grab Vivian by her legs and drag her out. Once she was outside, Lawson got on top of John and tore his shirt off. When officers spoke with Lawson, his statements aligned with what John and Vivian told police, but he kept saying that “grandparents attacked him.” Roderick Lawson was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
TSU student Cameron Foley crashes into police car while speeding in Dodge Challenger
21-year-old Cameron Nicholas Foley, a student at Tennessee State University, sped past another driver using a turn-only lane near Jefferson Street and 28th Avenue North late April 19th. Officers observed him accelerating excessively in his red Dodge Challenger before they heard him collide with another vehicle, later identified as a metropolitan police car, near John A Merritt Boulevard. When officers approached the crash, Foley exited his car and reentered before they instructed him to get out. Foley was then cited for the incident and booked on the citation of reckless driving on May 10th.
Brandon Cook punches his mother in the face repeatedly
23-year-old Brandon Ne’Shaun Cook was involved in a domestic disturbance with his mother, Brandie Cook, at their residence in the late hours of December 4th. Brandie stated that her son became aggressive after she told him that she disapproved of his drug use, causing him to start throwing items in the house. She advised that he started threatening to harm her and eventually punched her in the face multiple times, so she used pepper spray to prevent any further attack. Brandon told officers that he was upset with his mom for trying to discipline him, so he punched her numerous times in the face, even though he knew he should not have. They both refused to be treated by the Nashville Fire Department. Brandon Cook was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Jacob Walker, 20, charged with underage drinking after crashing into two vehicles
20-year-old Jacob Walker was involved in a crash at the intersection of 33rd Avenue North and Alameda St. on November 1st. TSU police alerted officers regarding an impaired driver crashing into two vehicles, fleeing, and then returning to the scene. Officers spoke with Walker, who was visibly intoxicated as he admitted to leaving the scene, consuming alcohol, and being too impaired to drive. Walker consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Walker refused to provide a breath sample and spoke with witnesses who positively identified him. Walker was placed in custody for leaving the scene of an accident, implied consent, driving under the influence, and underage consumption of alcohol.
Rebecca Haney deemed too drunk for downtown Nashville
34-year-old Rebecca Haney was observed running down Broadway in the early hours of Saturday morning, just before last call, striking police vehicles with her hands and kicking traffic cones into lanes of traffic. Officers asked her to pick up the traffic cones, and she refused and yelled at them. She continued to scream at police throughout their interaction and was deemed to be too intoxicated for downtown Nashville.
DUI: Kyle Mahoney charged after North Nashville crash
Multiple witnesses say 35-year-old Kyle Mahoney was driving his truck on 24th Ave North in the early hours of Sunday morning when he slid and ran off the road, crashing into a utility pole. He reportedly stumbled out of the truck and told officers he had “a lot” of alcohol prior to driving but could not remember how much or what kind. Mahoney was transported to booking and charged with DUI.
Alan Crowell, 63, charged with assault of wife during Jason Aldean concert in Nashville
63-year-old Alan Crowell was attending the Jason Aldean concerted this weekend with his wife when he passed out, and medics and officers rushed to his assistance. As his wife reached over to help him stand up, he suddenly shoved her in the chest, pushing her back. After being medically cleared, he was transported to booking and charged with domestic assault.
Caleb Pitts burglarizes Jason Aldean’s Bar for a hoodie & runs from police
21-year-old Caleb Pitts faces multiple charges, including felony burglary, after police say he stole a hoodie from the retail portion of Jason Aldean’s bar and fled from them. Offices first responded to the Broadway bar as Pitts was fighting with security, who had observed him pull on a locked door until it broke open and take a grey hoodie from the merchandise area of the venue. Pitts, who was visibly intoxicated, pulled away from officers as they arrived but was captured after a brief foot chase.