37-year-old Zachary Goforth was found asleep behind the wheel of his car on the shoulder of the road in East Nashville Monday night. He admitted to having “a couple of shots” of alcohol prior to driving, and officers located a bottle of Whisky wedged between his seat and the center console that was a third empty. He was unsure how he ended up on the shoulder of the road and refused to participate in field sobriety tests. He did blow a 0.18% BAC on a breathalyzer.
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DUI: Roshan Tamang admits to 4-5 shots of Hennessy prior to Antioch crash
26-year-old Roshan Tamang says he had 4-5 shots of Hennessy prior to losing control of his vehicle and striking rock wall on Blue Hole Road in Antioch early Sunday morning. Police say both he and the vehicle “reeked” of alcohol. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, hopping, swaying, and wobbling during them.
DUI: Haley Mikenas arrested after sideswiping a parked car in front of cop in downtown Nashville
30-year-old Haley Michele Mikenas faces multiple charges after sideswiping a parked car on Demonbreun Street. Officer Joshua Spurlock observed the crash, in which Mikenas says someone waved her through a crowded parking lot and she “encountered a tight spot”. Police report she smelled of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. As she arrived at booking, she had an outburst and yelled at a television which informed new arrestees of the booking procedures they were about to encounter.
Man deemed too drunk for NHL Stadium Series Game in Nashville — Derrick Scott Waggoner
38-year-old Derrick Scott Waggoner was taken into custody during the NHL Stadium Series game Saturday. Police say he was extremely intoxicated and refused to leave the area of Gate 9 when asked. He was barely able to stand on his own, and was deemed unable to care for himself. He is charged with trespass and public intoxication.
Man throws shoe on Broadway after drinking at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row— Brian Best
Metro Police say 26-year-old Brian Best tossed his friend’s shoe into a crowd of people walking on Broadway in downtown Nashville after he had been drinking at Honky Tonk Central. He initially came to the attention of police after fighting with another person over an Uber ride, but the other person left the area when police arrived. Brian continued to shout and curse at police, and refused attempts to calm the situation. His girlfriend, Amberly Comeau confirmed he was intoxicated to police.
Adam Spurling charged after being drunk and disorderly in downtown Nashville
25-year-old Adam Spurling was at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row reportedly being aggressive with staff and patrons. When asked to leave the area by Metro Nashville Police, Spurling refused and continued to be disruptive. Due to his extreme level of intoxication and refusal to comply with officers, he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Local man charged after causing drunken disturbance in downtown Nashville — Joshua Jarratt
27-year-old Joshua Caleb Jarratt was causing a disturbance at The Stage on Broadway in downtown Nashville and refused to leave when asked by venue security. Police arrived to find Jarratt extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Darius Woods charged with “harassment” of stepfather while protecting siblings
25-year-old Darius Woods was booked this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with harassment of his stepfather, Cedric Johnson, in 2020. The stepfather says Darius sent him a text message stating “I’m aware of how my little brother and sister are being treated by you and your wife. This is not a threat but a promise that the next time I hear they have been mentally, emotionally, or physically abused then I’ll be the one to save them. This is not up for discussion, it’s simply a message that I hope you read carefully and understand”. Cedric Johnson states he was placed in fear of being harmed.
20-year-old Canadian arrested while drinking at Jason Aldean’s Bar — John Abbott Matthew
Metro Nashville Police say 20-year-old John Abbott Matthew was drinking alcohol at Jason Aldean’s Bar in downtown Nashville and was “heavily intoxicated”. He was unable to walk or stand without help and refused to leave when asked to do so by bar staff. He had become a “nuisance” according to police, and when they checked his identification, realized he was only 20 years of age.
Man charged in assault of ex-girlfriend, vandalism of her car — Jason Ferguson
37-year-old Jason Ferguson, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail Saturday on multiple outstanding felony warrants from January. Police say he entered the Nashville home of his ex-girlfriend, Alarecia James, unannounced and without permission, walked to her back bedroom, and knocked on the door. When she opened the door, he reportedly grabbed her by the throat with one hand, squeezed her throat, and slapped her face with his other hand, leaving visible injuries. Ferguson then exited the home and smashed the front and rear windows of her vehicle by jumping up and down on them.