28-year-old Taylor Riley was speeding down the roadway just after 2 a.m. Saturday when officers observed her slow down erratically while swapping between lanes, and eventually coming to a stop across two lanes of travel on Gallatin Pike. She was slow to respond to officers who approached her, and stated she had consumed “two green tea shots” before driving. She showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and blew a 0.160% BAC on a breathalyzer.
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Tyeisha Levy jailed after slashing boyfriend’s tires
21-year-old Tyeisha Levy was arguing with her boyfriend, Demonte Riley, on the way to Walmart on January 19. The argument continued on the ride home. Once back home, she told Riley she was going to retrieve some of her belongings from his vehicle, and asked him to unlock the car door. When he ignored her request, she went outside with a knife and slashed all four of his tires.
Carlie Griffin bites MNPD officer, grabs another’s thigh, in attempt to escape custody after welfare check
27-year-old Carlie Hampton Griffin was the subject of a welfare check in late December on Kentucky Ave in the Nations. During the interaction, Mobile Crisis deemed it necessary to place an involuntary mental health hold on Griffin, though she was still inside her home and refused to come out. She repeatedly opened the door, yelled at the officers and counselors, and then closed and locked it once again. As Officer Higgins attempted to grab her to take her into custody, she bit down on his arm, letting her slip back inside. Eventually, a taser was deployed until she could be handcuffed. Once handcuffed, Carlie Griffin attempted to flee and grabbed Officer Folad’s upper thigh and squeezed it, causing instant pain. Officer Folad also sprained his ankle at some point during the interaction. She was eventually transported to a local hospital, and warrants were issued for her arrest once released. She was booked on those open warrants this weekend.
David Reed strikes parking garage manager with vehicle when line takes too long
50-year-old David Reed of Glasgow, KY, was in a parking garage on Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday afternoon when the manager of the garage was controlling traffic to ensure the license plate cameras were recording each plate. Reed became angered at the slow pace and began to yell profanities out the window and honk his horn at the traffic and the manager, Brandon Mefford, who was now in front of his vehicle. Witnesses say he then yelled for the manager to “get the f*/k out of the way!” and drove forward, pushing the manager with his vehicle and continuing up the ramp without stomping, which was also documented on video.
Walgreens Cashier gone wild — Teresa Himes charged with assault of customer
66-year-old Teresa Himes was working at the Walgreens on Central Pike on Christmas Day when Ladavion Lemon, 20, approached the counter with a bag of peanuts with the express purpose of obtaining cash back on his purchase. During the touch screens on the payment machine, he skipped the option to receive cash back, and the purchase was completed. The two then got into an argument about him not being given the option to receive cashback. He became angry during the interaction and squeezed the bag of peanuts, causing it to pop. Himes then reportedly grabbed the young Black man’s arm and began to twist it, taking the peanuts he just paid for. Police were called, and she was issued a citation for assault. She was booked on the outstanding citation this week.
Brandon Nixon attempts to steal three bottles of cologne from ULTA Beauty
29-year-old Brandon Allen Nixon stole from the ULTA at Thompson Lane on January 5th. VUPD met with Chomchanok Aruno, a manager at ULTA, who advised them that she observed Nixon conceal several items in his pants. Officers noticed Nixon walking past the register and out the door with a bottle of Ralph Lauren Romance cologne in his waistband. A subsequent search yielded two additional colognes: a bottle of Coach Love EDP in his back pocket and a bottle of Dior Savage Parfum in his left pocket. The total of all the merchandise was $422. The incident was caught on camera, and officers were told that ULTA wished to prosecute the theft. Nixon was taken into custody for theft of merchandise.
Popeye’s Manager Myeisha Hart assaults employee; bites Officer Dick’s hand
19-year-old Myeisha Hart, a manager at Popeye’s, had an altercation with her co-worker, Danquron Begley, at the Charlotte Pike location, late on January 5th. Officers spoke with Begley, who advised that Hart threw items at him while he was working, and this had been an ongoing situation, and he was over it. Hart admitted to officers that she had thrown items at him, so they informed her that they were going to cite her for the incident. Then, Hart walked away from them, ignoring their instructions, and when Officer Jared Dick tried to detain her, she pulled away and bit his hand. Officers had to force her into handcuffs, where she bit him again. Hart was taken into custody for resisting arrest, assault, and assault of an officer.
Kae’La Ewing smacks and strangles girlfriend who went outside with no pants
24-year-old Kae’La Ewing had an altercation with her fiancée, Alesia Smith, at an apartment on Litton Avenue on January 14th. Ewing told officers they argued because Smith went outside without pants or a coat. Then, she advised that she smacked and strangled her before calling the authorities. Smith provided a similar statement regarding the incident and declined to prosecute. Ewing was taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Sam Bunch held hostage by man he crashed into and fled
24-year-old Sam Bunch was involved in a car accident on Murfreesboro Pike, near Rural Hill Road, where he hit Ayodele Adewui’s vehicle and fled without exchanging information on the night of January 13th. Officers were dispatched to Bell Road and Zelida Avenue, spoke with both parties and were advised that Bunch had taken off in his truck after colliding with Adewui. Adewui stated that he followed Bunch until he stopped due to traffic, entered his truck, and told him that he was staying inside the vehicle while holding his phone until the authorities arrived. Then, they pulled into a nearby parking lot. Bunch admitted to fleeing and being the at-fault driver. Officers noticed that Bunch’s license had suspended status when verifying his identification. Bunch was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident and driving with a suspended license.
Alba Urbina Rosales charged with alcohol sales to a minor at Acapulco Burrito
44-year-old Alba Urbina Rosales was issued a citation on December 14th when TABC agents conducted a minor compliance check at Acapulco Burrito on Old Hickory Boulevard. Alba sold a 12oz bottle of Bud Light to a 19-year-old informant, even after checking their ID. A TABC Special Agent witnessed the sale.