26-year-old Lanisha Dennis was caught shoplifting at the Walmart on Dickerson Pike on February 26th, 2023. The Walmart loss prevention agent informed officers that they witnessed Dennis scanning one item at self-checkout. After this, Dennis put several unscanned items in her cart. The loss prevention agent stated that he confronted her and identified himself once she left the store without paying. After waiting for law enforcement to show up, the agent had to let Dennis go because the period that he was allowed to detain her was over. The value of the merchandise that was recovered was $171. Dennis was served her warrant for theft a year later, on August 8th, 2024.
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Donnie Maynor makes it rain gold at Half Moon Empanadas in Nashville International Airport
35-year-old Donnie Joe Maynor caused a disturbance in Half Moon Empanadas at Nashville International Airport on September 9th. Officers responded to a call regarding a male, later identified as Maynor, who had urinated on the counter inside the establishment. When the police arrived, they observed Maynor slumped over in a chair, so they woke him up. Once he woke up, officers noticed Maynor was visibly intoxicated, with a strong alcoholic odor coming from his breath. Then, the store clerk, Lexus Haven, showed the police a video she had taken from behind the counter. The footage showed Maynor leaning up against the counter before backing away with his penis out in his hand. It also showed urine spilling onto the ground from the tabletop. Then, Maynor was taken into custody for public indecency and public intoxication.
Tyree Watson jailed after strangling & sexually assaulting woman on his boat
42-year-old Tyree Watson was caught after sexually assaulting and strangling a woman while at the Four Corners Resort and Marina on LaVerne Couchville Pike on September 7th. Officers were contacted by staff for a woman who was hiding, saying that someone, later identified as Watson, had attempted to kill her the night before. When officers arrived on the scene, the victim stated that she was strangled and raped by Watson. The victim was taken to the hospital and spoke with officers there. She reported that the night before, she met Watson and exchanged numbers. She stated that Watson had invited her to a party at the dock. According to the victim, she agreed to use the restroom on Watson’s boat while at the party. However, after entering the boat and being shown the bathroom, she changed her mind and turned to leave. At that point, Watson allegedly locked the door, stood between her and the exit, and threatened to kill her. The victim claims that this was when she asked why before Watson had put her in a chokehold and threw her to the ground. This was when she attempted to crawl away, but Watson had drug her back and began strangling her with his hands. After a while, he stopped, and she got up, but he allegedly told her to remove her clothes.
The victim informed officers that she was in fear for her life, so she complied. Watson then ordered her to get on the bed. When she did, Watson sexually assaulted her. The victim also claimed during this, Watson had struck her in the back several times, which caused her to black out. When she woke up, she noticed that Watson was asleep behind her. However, he woke up when she got up and attempted to leave. She then fled from the location. Watson was also observed on camera leaving the facility and was identified using the rental records for the slip the houseboat was in. Officers observed numerous injuries to the victim that were consistent with what happened to her. A warrant was later issued, and Watson was taken into for aggravated rape, strangulation, and aggravated kidnapping on September 8th.
DUI: Mathew Petrossian makes sarcastic remarks to medics after crashing car, tells them “I’m allergic to your mother”
27-year-old Mathew Petrossian was caught driving under the influence after getting into a car accident while at the intersection of Woodberry Drive and Donelson Pike on September 8th. When officers arrived, they observed a vehicle crash in the front yard of a residence. Officers then spoke with Petrossian, the driver, who informed them that he had crashed his car. While searching the area, the officers noticed a partially empty bottle of vodka near the passenger seat floorboard. They could also smell alcohol on Petrossian. When the Emergency Medical Teams began evaluating him for injuries, they asked him what month it was, and he replied, “I couldn’t tell you that if I was sober!”
Petrossian seemed disoriented and displayed slurred speech during the interaction. Due to these signs of intoxication, Petrossian was transported to a nearby hospital. Throughout the interaction, Petrossian made sarcastic remarks, such as, “I’m allergic to your mother.” When officers asked Petrossian if he had been drinking, he admitted to drinking four shots of vodka before driving. He also stated, “I’m drunk as f*ck!” Petrossian continued to stumble and display slurred speech. When asked to perform a sobriety test, Petrossian refused. Officers then read implied consent to Petrossian, and he agreed to have his blood drawn. Afterward, Petrossian became verbally aggressive with officers and attempted to leave the hospital room twice. He was then deemed intoxicated and taken into custody for driving under the influence on September 9th.
DUI: Dylan Stansbury attempts to keep driving car after being involved in crash
26-year-old Dylan Michael Stansbury was involved in a car accident near Royal Parkway and Elm Hill Pike at 12:30 a.m. on September 7th. When officers arrived, Stansbury was sitting in a bystander’s vehicle. He reported that he was involved in a crash with another car a few blocks from where they were. Stansbury added that the other party involved in the crash had fled, so he tried to continue driving his vehicle. He noted that his car stopped working at the Royal Parkway and Elm Hill Pike intersection. During their interaction, the police noticed that Stansbury had a strong alcoholic odor coming from his breath. Then, he admitted to having two shots of liquor before leaving work at 5 p.m. on September 6th. Officers prompted Stansbury with sobriety tests, which he consented to and performed poorly on. Stansbury was informed of implied consent and agreed to provide a breath sample. Then, under Miranda, he admitted to drinking multiple beers about an hour and a half before the collision. Stansbury was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Montiana Rhone punches little sister multiple times after she was caught stealing at Walmart
21-year-old Montiana Rhone had a domestic altercation with her little sister in the Lebanon Pike Walmart parking lot late September 8th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Rhone’s sister, who stated that she was caught shoplifting and had called Rhone to pick her up. She explained that when Rhone arrived, they walked outside. Then, she said that Rhone put her stuff down before “bucking up” to her. Rhone’s little sister added that she retaliated similarly. In response, Rhone responded by pushing her, sparking a scuffle where Rhone punched her in the head multiple times. The police spoke with multiple witnesses who saw the fight before reviewing video footage showing Rhone being the primary aggressor. When officers spoke with Rhone, she admitted to throwing the first punch and was detained for the occurrence. Rhone was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Yesenia Chable assaults man & prevents him from calling police during argument over breakfast
30-year-old Yesenia Chable had a domestic incident with Joaquin Castillo Palacios at their Rader Ridge Court residence on September 8th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Palacios, who said he and Chable argued over breakfast. He added that Chable started getting loud and angry, so he wanted to remove himself from the situation, but she would not let him leave. After this, Palacios said he called the police, then Chable took his phone and hung up the call. He told officers he believed Chable prevented him from alerting the authorities so they could talk about their issues. When officers talked to Chable, she said that she and Palacios had a verbal dispute, during which he was trying to leave and got up from his chair. Chable said she pushed him back into the seat because she wanted him to stay. She added that she took the phone from him while he was on the phone with 911. She said she wanted to figure out their problems without police involvement. Chable was taken into custody for domestic assault and interference with an emergency call.
Matthew Lyons aka “007” punches girlfriend in mouth & steals her purse
29-year-old Matthew Edward Lyons had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Cassy Gould, on the west side of Nissan Stadium near the riverwalk in the early hours of September 8th. Responding officers located Gould, who had blood around her face and a laceration on the left corner of her mouth. She told them that her new boyfriend, later identified as Lyons, who she only knew as “007,” had hit her in the mouth, took her purse, and rode off on his bicycle. She provided them with a description of Lyons, saying that he had a horn tattoo on his forehead, a “007” tattoo on the back of his neck, scabs all over his arms, and was riding a bicycle with three backpacks on the handlebars. The police report stated that Lyons and Gould were homeless and had been camping on the east bank of the river near the stadium. After this, officers searched the area and found Lyons. He denied hitting Gould and said she accused him of taking her purse then started hitting herself. However, Lyons had a fresh cut on his right index finger knuckle, consistent with Gould’s version of events. Gould was transported to the hospital and was informed that she would probably need stitches for her split lip. Lyons was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Maya Gray punches & bites boyfriend during movie at AMC Theater after he tells her to be quiet
28-year-old Maya Gray was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Antonio Price, at the AMC Theater on Bell Road on September 7th. Officers were later dispatched to Price’s apartment on Old Franklin Road concerning a domestic disturbance. Price told officers that while he and Gray were at a movie, she kept talking, so he told her to be quiet. According to Price, after he told Gray this, she started to punch and bite him on his shoulder. While speaking with Price, officers observed redness and a bite mark on his right shoulder. When officers spoke with Gray, she admitted that she was talking during the movie and that Price had told her to be quiet. Gray told officers that she was playfully slapping Price on his arm. Officers reported that, based on circumstance, Gray was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on September 8th.
Jeffrey Tower shoves sister during altercation at Tequila Cowboy, tells police “I didn’t mean to push her that hard”
29-year-old Jeffrey Tower was involved in an altercation with his sister at the Tequila Cowboy on September 7th. When officers arrived and spoke with Tower’s sister, she told them Tower got mad and tried to get their party to leave. She stated that Tower started arguing with her once they were outside and then walked away. Tower proceeded to turn around and push his sister onto the ground. Tower’s sister informed officers that she didn’t sustain any injuries and that she didn’t want to prosecute. Following this, officers received video footage of the incident showing Tower shoving his sister in front of security. When officers spoke with Tower, he admitted to shoving his sister, stating, ” I didn’t mean to push her that hard.” Tower was then taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on September 8th.