44-year-old Jasen Hightower was involved in a single-car accident on I-40 West near Exit 208 in the later hours of December 20th. He advised officers that he had been drinking since around noon and had five to six Yuengling beers, having his last one an hour before crashing. Hightower stated he lost control of his F-250 and hit the roadside barrier, which flipped the truck on its side. Officers noticed an empty Yuengling in the vehicle and Hightower’s strong odor of alcohol. Officers then searched his vehicle, which yielded a Taurus G2C 9mm handgun. Hightower declined when asked if he would perform SFSTs, telling officers, “I’ll fail them all anyways!” Hightower did consent to a breathalyzer test, which resulted in a BAC of 0.179. Hightower was taken into custody for driving under the influence and possessing a handgun while under the influence.
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Alex Sheffer jailed after breakup with girlfriend in Nashville
21-year-old Alex Myer Sheffer was screaming at his at-the-time girlfriend on a bench near Broadway early January 1st. Officers patrolling nearby overheard the yelling, went toward it, and observed Sheffer being aggressive, so they separated him from her. Sheffer was visibly intoxicated as he advised them that he had broken up with his girlfriend and that they got into a verbal altercation. Sheffer admitted to consuming alcohol and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Drunken tourist Kameron King attempts to fight everyone he meets in Nashville
21-year-old Kameron King of Chunky, MS, was irate and yelling at security at The Lookout at Ole Red late Saturday night when he escalated to fighting other patrons. As he was being removed from the bar by security, he continuously shouted, ‘I’ll fuck that motherfucker up!” While en route to booking, King told police he was glad he was arrested; otherwise, he would “kill that motherfucker!” Once at booking, he attempted to fight other arrestees in the transfer room.
Tourist David Poulin kicks bouncer on the ground, destroys his cell phone at Layla’s Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville
21-year-old David Poulin observed a bouncer at Layla’s Honky Tonk tackle a patron, Luke Lovorn, to the ground Saturday evening, and as he approached, they began to wrestle on the ground. Poulin kicked the bouncer, Rodney Cook, and took the bouncer’s cell phone and smashed it onto the ground, destroying it. Officers arrived and placed Poulin into cuffs as he attempted to flee and fell to the ground a short distance away.
Tourist ‘Lake’ Lovorn fights with police officers, bouncers, drinks downtown using fake ID
20-year-old John ‘Lake’ Lovorn was taken to the ground by a bouncer at Layla’s Honky Tonk on Broadway in downtown Nashville in the early hours of Saturday morning, and the two began to wrestle on the sidewalk. Metro Nashville Police Officers noticed the commotion and separated the two. According to a friend with him, Lovorn had been drinking nearby at The Stage on Broadway, but it was unclear what prompted the altercation with the other security staff. Lovorn fought with officers as they pulled him away, eventually causing them also to tackle him to the ground to detain him. One officer injured his hand during the struggle. In addition to his actual valid license, Lovorn had a fake North Carolina ID in his possession under the name ‘Lake Lee Leonard,’ which stated he was 21 and contained the actual ID number belonging to a Mark Carr.
Hillary Wofford speeds down Buena Vista Pike in stolen U-Haul truck
36-year-old Hillary Ann Wofford was speeding in a stolen U-Haul truck on Buena Vista Pike near Mike Shields Court on December 20th. Officers observed the U-Haul speeding, failing to stop at a red light, crossing a double yellow line, and entering a lane of oncoming traffic to pass a vehicle. A check of the vehicle tag revealed the U-Haul truck was reported stolen on December 19th. Officers then initiated a traffic stop on the truck and detained both occupants, including Wofford. Upon further investigation, Wofford was discovered to be the one renting the U-Haul that was supposed to be returned on December 17th. Hillary Wofford was taken into custody for theft of a motor vehicle on December 20th.
Shanel Walker stabs woman in face during altercation
31-year-old Shanel Hargrove Walker stabbed Sonya Moore in the face at JC Napier Court on December 20th. Officers arrived and observed a gash on the left side of Moore’s face. Moore was unable to speak due to her injuries and was transported to Vanderbilt. Officers then spoke with a witness who described Walker. The witness stated that a black female who was about 4’11, dressed in all grey, with no shoes and a mask on, had stabbed Moore in the face and fled eastbound on Lewis Street. While officers were collecting evidence, the witness pointed out Walker was returning to the scene. Walker matched the description provided by the witness and was taken into custody for aggravated assault.
DUI: Catherine Wood drives across oncoming traffic into brick wall
29-year-old Catherine Wood was involved in a single-car accident on December 28th. Officers were advised that she drove her vehicle across the oncoming lane of travel and wrecked into someone’s brick driveway wall. Wood was visibly intoxicated, consented to sobriety tests, and performed poorly. She was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Travis Mitchell failed to appear in court for driving while using his cellphone in 2022
36-year-old Travis Ramsey Mitchell drove down Old Hickory Boulevard while looking down at his cell phone in December 2022. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and cited him for the violation. He failed to appear in court and was issued an arrest warrant. Mitchell was booked on the citation for driving with a cell device on December 28th.
Brandon Taylor sucker punches ex-girlfriend during argument over relationship
31-year-old Brandon Taylor had an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Mackenzie Coulter, at Laurel Park Drive on December 27th. Coulter spoke with officers and advised them Taylor had returned from work and began arguing with her about their relationship. Then, he sucker-punched her in the face, leaving a black eye. She then started crying on the bed when Taylor grabbed her hair with one hand and her neck with the other, strangling her and causing a blood vessel to burst in her left eye. Taylor was taken into custody for aggravated assault on December 28th.