30-year-old Vincent Gilmore was booked on the citation of failing to report an accident and leaving the scene of an accident on April 12th. Around 11:47 a.m. officers spoke with Gilmore, who called regarding him being involved in a car accident. Gilmore stated he was struck by an unknown white four door sedan that he did not get the information from. Gilmore added that he was “shaken up” from the experience and “didn’t think to call the police” at the time of the collision. He was then cited for the incident that day. Gilmore was later booked on the citation of failing to report an accident and leaving the scene of an accident on May 7th.
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Christian Cameron caught leaving scene of accident in her Nissan Versa
26-year-old Cameron Christian was seen leaving the scene of a car accident on April 5th in a blue 2010 Nissan Versa. Officers then located Cameron at her apartment. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Cameron was booked on the citation of leaving the scene of an accident on April 30th.
Matthew Wolf caught leaving scene of crash after giving no information
49-year-old Matthew Wolf was seen leaving the scene of a crash on April 14th. Officers arrived at the location and obtained the tag number for the vehicle in which Wolf fled the scene. The tag was registered for a residence on West Old Hickory Boulevard. When officers arrived at the location, they contacted Wolf, who stated that he gave the victim a phone number and then left. However, the victim told officers they didn’t receive a number from Wolf. Law enforcement cited Wolf for the violation that day. Wolf was booked on the citation of leaving the scene of an accident on May 1st.
Caleb Hinchman leaves the scene of accident on I-24, tells police he “got nervous”
34-year-old Caleb Hinchman was involved in an accident on I-24 West in the afternoon of April 7th. Upon arrival, witnesses advised officers that one of the involved drivers, later identified as Hinchman, sped up and took the Haywood Lane Exit, adding that they found him and took a picture of his plate. About an hour and a half later, Hinchman called 911, advising them that he was near the intersection of 3rd Avenue South and Ash Street. When officers arrived, he told them he attempted to report the accident, but dispatch said they had not received any other calls from him. He explained people were coming up and taking pictures of his car, so he got nervous and left the scene. He was cited for the incident and booked on the citation of leaving the scene of an accident on April 30th.
DUI: Yenni Perez leaves accident, tells police she didn’t stay because she doesn’t have a license
41-year-old Yenni Perez was seen driving without a license after hit and run incident Near 8th Avenue S on April 29th. When officers arrived, they observed Perez’s vehicle leaving the crash scene. Witnesses immediately alerted them that the vehicle was involved in the crash, but they did not exchange information. Officers observed the vehicle continue southbound on 8th Avenue towards the intersection before officers caught up and escorted her back to the crash. Officers then spoke with Perez, who stated she did not have to stay at the location because she knew she did not have a valid Tennessee driver’s license or proof of insurance. Officers noticed the tag on the vehicle was upside down and observed that the VIN and registration did not match the vehicle she was driving. Perez then claimed she bought the vehicle at an auction, which officers confirmed. Perez had no passport or identification, so she could not be issued a state citation. Before being taken into custody, Perez had officers give her son a check to pay the rent. Officers noticed the check had the last name Ortiz, which her son confirmed as her last name. Perez refused to answer questions about why she gave a different last name. Perez was taken into custody and charged with criminal impersonation, no driver’s license, unregistered vehicle, leaving the scene of an incident, and insurance compliance.
DUI: Bryan Berninger crashes twice on Charlotte Pike, says he didn’t “drink to get drink”
25-year-old Bryan Berninger was involved in a car accident with injuries near Charlotte Pike and 22nd Avenue North late April 27th. When officers arrived at the scene of the crash, they were approached by Veronica Renee Edwards, who advised them that an individual, later identified as Berninger, had crashed into her vehicle also at another location further down the road. Officers located Berninger in the driver’s seat and had him exit his car. He showed signs of impairment and got into the back of an ambulance, where he stated he had drank earlier at a “sampler” and that he was not there to “Drink to get drink,” later clarifying that he had meant “drunk.”
Officers reported that “When asked about the other crash further down the road, Berninger stated he could not recall another crash. He stated what had caused the initial crash was that the “vehicles in front” of him “stopped,” but he “did not stop.” Officers located a handgun on the passenger side floorboard, which he claimed was his. Berninger was then transported to Meharry General Hospital, where officers followed and prompted him with a sobriety test, in which he showed multiple signs of intoxication and smelled strongly of alcohol. He agreed to provide a blood sample and, under Miranda, requested a lawyer. Berninger was released from the hospital and then was taken into custody for failure to give information, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and possession of a weapon while under the influence.
DUI: Gelilla Lakew blows 0.206% BAC after hitting parked car in Camaro
25-year-old Gelilla Lakew drove her yellow Camaro into a parked vehicle at a Blairfield Drive residence late March 3rd. When detectives responded to the scene, they spoke with the owners of the parked car, who advised them that the driver fled after the collision. Officers located the Camaro in the middle of the road with heavy front-end damage and red paint transfer, matching the parked vehicle. Several witnesses told them that a black female wearing all black, later identified as Lakew, stumbled away from the car as she left. Detectives investigated and discovered the registered owner resided at a nearby Blairfield Drive address. Officers went to the address to conduct a knock-and-talk. Lakew’s mother answered the door and told officers that her daughter was driving the Camaro and that she left it in the middle of the road because it would not drive any further. When they went to speak with Gelilla, she was wearing all black like the description witnesses provided and told officers she was driving home from work but did not remember crashing. Officers noticed she was visibly intoxicated and asked for her to take sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly. Lakew was explained implied consent and agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.206 BAC%. Lakew was taken into custody for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.