61-year-old Raymond Arena was jailed on Saturday after police were flagged down by security at Robert’s Western World on Broadway. Officers told police that Arena had been kicked out of the establishment for playing with the drums. He was visibly agitated, argumentative, and yelling. He admitted to drinking beers and stated he was “tipsy.” Arena became upset that the officers weren’t giving him water or allowing him to sober up. He told officers that he also hit some shelves and was singing into the microphone but didn’t believe that was cause to get kicked out. Due to the fact that Arena wouldn’t calm down officers believed he would continue his behavior and was taken into custody.
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Tourist Jeffery Pyle charged with assaulting bouncer after knocking over sign on Broadway
52-year-old Jeffery Pyle was at the Redneck Riviera on October 5th with his daughter, Riley Pyle, when the defendant began arguing with a member of security staff, David Robertson. Robertson alleged that Pyle and his daughter knocked over a sign, and the duo refused to pick it up when told to do so; at this point, a verbal argument began, with the daughter getting between both men. Robertson alleges that Pyle punched over his daughter’s head, striking Robertson in the face.
A witness to the event that also works for Redneck Riviera security, Vincent Jones, states that he saw the altercation as Robertson described it. However, he also added that the victim pushed the defendant after being punched in the face. The victim decided to press charges, so Pyle was brought in and immediately requested to speak to a lawyer.
Elliot Bender charged with slapping bouncer in his face at Honky Tonk Central in downtown Nashville
33-year-old Elliot Bender is charged with slapping bouncer Cameron Dean McCord in his face multiple times while at Honkey Tonk Central on Broadway early Saturday morning. McCord defended himself from the assault, and Bender wrestled with the victim on the ground.
Walter Howard went wild at Whisky Row in downtown Nashville
26-year-old Walter Wayne Howard was calling security at Whiskey Row “a**holes” as they were removing him from the downtown Nashville bar. He said the bouncers were “out of line” when they demanded he remains inside the venue with his alcoholic beverage. Metro Nashville Police arrived to assist and attempted to find Howard a safe ride home, but he just wanted to scream at the bouncers. He then attempted to taunt the bouncers into fighting him, shouting he was a bouncer at another downtown bar, and the bouncer here was a “p**sy.” Despite his best efforts to resist, three officers were able to take Howard into custody.
Scott Mentzer Actin’ Up at Miranda Lambert’s bar in downtown Nashville
45-year-old Scott Mentzer chose jail over an uber. On Mar 2nd, officers were flagged down by security at Miranda Lambert’s on Broadway. As officers walked inside, they saw Mentzer lying flat on his back, asleep on the floor. People were around, trying to wake him up and pick him up off the floor. When officers approached him, he finally sprang up but started yelling at everyone else around him. Officers escorted Mentzer outside as he needed assistance to walk. Officers and his family tried to get a safe ride home for Mentzer via taxi or ride share, but he refused. As he spoke with officers, he mumbled and swayed side to side. Officers advised Mentzer that he was in no condition to walk and had two options; either a ride share or jail, and he chose jail. He was arrested for public intoxication for his own safety. As they drove to booking, he challenged citizens to fight from the backseat of the cruiser.
Clifford Cleaver jailed after attempting to fight street vendor & patrons in downtown Nashville
Security staff of the Old Red bar in downtown Nashville flagged down nearby Metro Police officers after a patron, 38-year-old Clifford Cleaver, had challenged a street vendor and other patrons to a fight. Officers arrived to find Cleaver extremely intoxicated and attempted to find a way for him to get back to his hotel, but he was not sure where he was staying. Left with no other options, Cleaver was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Soldier Tyler Rakar pleads and cries to not be arrested for his drunken antics in downtown Nashville
26-year-old soldier Tyler Rakar was kicked out of Whiskey Row late Friday night in downtown Nashville. After being removed, an officer met him outside and attempted to get him a ride home due to his extreme level of intoxication. As he pretended to call for a ride on his cell phone, he moved away from officers and attempted to re-enter Whisky Row by forcing his way through the exit doors. Rakar began to plead and cry not to be arrested and was staggering when attempting to stand. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
DUI: Musician Matthew Hugg crashes along three floors of parking garage
An off-duty detective with Metro Nashville Police observed 21-year-old Matthew Hugg strike the gate to the parking garage at 9 City Place late Saturday night and several pillars and parked cars within the garage. Officers made contact with Hugg, who reeked of alcohol, and observed heavy damage to both the front and rear of the vehicle. Inside the second story of the garage, officers located his bumper, headlines, a wiring harness, and paint chips strewn along the driving path. It appeared he struck several pillars before reaching the gate. Hugg performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to booking, charged with DUI.