Andrew Gay assaults fiancé for taking children to McDonald’s

34-year-old Andrew Gay was jailed on February 24th for assaulting his fiancé on South Street. A third party reported that his ex-wife, Angela Bierly, was assaulted by her current fiancé. When police arrived, Gay explained that he and Angela had gotten into an argument because he was sick and stressed. Gay stated that the argument started because of the children that he and Angela share. Gay, however, insisted that no threats or violence occurred. Angela told police that the argument was over taking the kids to McDonalds but that there were no threats or physical violence. Angela then changed her story after further questioning and said that she obtained an injury from her fiancé. Angela stated that she told Gay she was going to take the children out to McDonald’s, which upset him. Angela was holding the stroller when Gay grabbed her shirt to stop her from leaving, causing a bruise. The officers observed the bruise and determined Gay to be the primary aggressor.

DUI: Austin Lance drinks 4-pack of beer before causing accident, unsure how it happened

25-year-old Austin Lance was booked on February 18th after causing an accident on Edmondson Pike and Ashlawn Place. When the officer arrived, Lance said that he had hit another car but was unsure how it had happened. Lance appeared confused, had difficulty answering questions, and smelled of alcohol. Lance performed poorly on sobriety tests and admitted to drinking a four-pack of beer and a shot of vodka earlier that morning.  Lance was then taken into custody for DUI.

Rachel Rose blows 0.144% BAC after falling asleep behind the wheel

34-year-old Rachel Rose was sleeping in her vehicle near Gallatin Avenue and Dozier Place late December 29th. A concerned citizen observed this, and alerted officers, believing she was intoxicated. Officers approached the car and observed Rose awake in the driver’s seat. She stumbled as she exited the vehicle, dropping her cell phone. They asked if she had consumed any alcohol, and she told them she had “a couple of drinks.” She consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and provided a breath sample, which resulted in 0.144% BAC. She was taken into custody for driving under the influence.