50-year-old Elizabeth Victoria McCormick-Newland, the wife of Nashville Fire Captain John Newland II, had an altercation with Kourtney Jane Smith, a bartender at the Lucky Bastard Saloon, in downtown Nashville on January 27th. Smith told officers that McCormick-Newland threw a Red Bull can at her during an argument, leaving a minor laceration on her forehead. She refused medical treatment but advised officers that she wanted to prosecute for the unprovoked attack. Officers reviewed surveillance from the bar, which was consistent with Smith’s statement. Security at Lucky Bastard had McCormick-Newland detained until officers arrived. After their investigation, McCormick-Newland was taken into custody for assault.
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Reed Thomas Jacobs unzips and “makes it rain” from rooftop of Nashville Underground
27-year-old Reed Jacobs was a Nashville Underground on Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday night when he reportedly unzipped his pants and made it rain from the rooftop balcony in the 34-degree weather. He fled from security and officers as he left the building and hid behind a nearby car. He was eventually located and was extremely intoxicated. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Arye Tahir speeds past ambulance in dodge charger, flees traffic stop
19-year-old Arye Ismail Tahir sped around an ambulance with its emergency lights on driving on Broadway on December 17th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop on his dark-colored dodge charger, approached the driver’s side door, and Tahir fled, swerving around other vehicles, putting pedestrians at risk. They were able to review their body cam, which showed Tahir as the driver. He was taken into custody on December 19th for failing to stop for an emergency vehicle, evading arrest, and reckless driving.
Alejandra Vigil attempts to fight security staff at Honky Tonk Central
31-year-old Alejandra Vigil had a scuffle with Honky Tonk Central security members on December 17th. Officers observed Vigil lunge towards security as they were flagged down for assistance. Another individual was holding her back, preventing the attack. The officers separated the parties and interviewed them. Vigil was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Former NFL player Evan Mathis jailed after drunken incident at Blind Barber
42-year-old former NFL guard turned entrepreneur Evan Mathis was at the Blind Barber in the Gulch just before 1 a.m. Saturday, when staff called police to report he became disorderly, refused to leave the location, and pushed employees several times while making threats to “knock people out.” The 6’4”, 240 pounds, long-haired, and bearded former NFL player was immediately identified by police as they arrived, stating he was a “male, large in stature, compared to other individuals in the area.” The staff of the Blind Barner declined to press assault charges and only wanted Mathis to go home. He refused and would not tell officers where he lived or if anyone could retrieve him. He would only say, “I have many homes.” Mathis then reportedly closed the distance between himself and the officers and began to ball his fists. He then moved closer and poked officers in the chest while yelling. With no remaining options, Mathis was taken into custody and transported to booking. During the ride to jail, Mathis “expressed a roller coaster of extreme emotions from cursing at officers in anger, to crying, to laughing,” according to a report from police.
Reached for comment Sunday, Mathis told Scoop: Nashville “he got too drunk” and apologized to all involved for taking up time and resources. He noted how cordial both the responding officers and the staff of Blind Barber were, acknowledging he was given every opportunity to avoid jail.
Tourist Bryan Lamond jailed for public intoxication in downtown Nashville
23-year-old Bryan Lamond was wandering near Korean Veterans Blvd & 1st Ave late Thursday night when officers approached him due to his obvious level of intoxication. He was unable to tell officers where he was staying, and his phone was not charged. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication due to his inability to care for himself.
William Wright jailed after selling $5 Nitrous balloons at Phish’s Nashville show
On October 7th, 27-year-old William Wright was observed walking through the parking lot in the area just outside the Phish concert in Downtown Nashville. Officers described a sea of fifty to one hundred people who were all partaking in inhaling nitrous oxide via inflated balloons. Officers noted some were talkative; some were talking about how high they were; some were quiet, while others vomited. Wright began to walk in the other direction upon seeing the police before being detained. Wright admitted to selling balloons inflated with nitrous oxide for $5 and was placed into custody for inhaling fumes-sale or delivery.
Raasheem ‘Raa Da Jeweler’ Queen jailed after selling Nitrous Balloons at Phish Show in Nashville
22-year-old Rasheem Queen (Raa Da Jeweler) was jailed early Saturday morning after officers observed him filling balloons with laughing gas in the area of the Walk of Fame Park just outside the Phish concert. Police watched as Mr. Queen filled balloons from metal containers labeled Nitrous Oxide and exchanged them for money. Once the balloons were handed over to the consumer, they immediately inhaled the contents inside. As officers attempted to place Mr. Queen into handcuffs, he began to run toward 6th Avenue. He was eventually detained and searched. Officers recovered $520 cash, a large quantity of unfilled balloons, and two metal cylinders full of Nitrous Oxide.
Deana Wikowski jailed after slapping husband in downtown Nashville hotel
44-year-old Deana Wikowski was jailed early Sunday morning after police responded to the Moxy Hotel on Third Ave, where she reportedly assaulted her husband. When police arrived, Joseph Medlar Jr. was sitting at the bar located inside the hotel. He told police that his wife was initially with him at the bar until they had gotten into an argument about how much he had been drinking. She then went upstairs to their hotel room on the second floor. Medlar went upstairs to speak with her, but they only continued to argue. According to Medlar, this is when his wife slapped him on the left side of his face. She tried to slap him once again, but he was able to block any further attacks. Wikowski then jumped on him, began kicking him, and slapped him again, but this time on the right side of the face. Police observed scratch marks as well as swelling on and around his neck and the back of his head.
Tourist Aaron Palmer punches man in face while intoxicated in downtown Nashville
53-year-old Aaron Palmer pushed another man against an MNPD patrol vehicle in front of officers after the man told police Aaron struck him in the face. On July 27th, near Boot Barn, at around 9:30 pm, Bryant Depompe approached MNPD Officers and told them that Aaron Palmer had punched him in the face. Moments after that, Aaron came up and hit Bryant, pushing him into the patrol vehicle. Police detained Bryant to ascertain the full scenario and told Aaron to put his hands behind his back and lean against the patrol vehicle. Aaron began walking away before an officer told him to come back and placed him in handcuffs. Bryant said that he did not wish to press charges, but while Aaron was being detained, he became irate, yelled at Bryant, and did not cooperate with police instructions.