45-year-old Shaun Murphy walked up to MNPD Officer Tucker on Sunday on Broadway and slapped him. Shaun was placed into custody by Officer Tucker, who said that the slap was not hard but was intentional. While in the patrol vehicle, he apologized for the slap and called the officers derogatory names. Police reported that there was a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Shaun. Shaun was arrested for assault after his obscene and vulgar drunken tirades, as well as his slapping of an officer.
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Robert Gerling charged with stalking woman from ‘Hinge’ dating app
36-year-old Rob Gerling matched with Alexandra Johnson on the ‘Hinge’ dating app in March of 2023. During their first conversation, he reportedly used derogatory terms toward women, and Johnson told him they were not a match and that was the end of their interactions. On August 19th, Gerling reportedly began to call and send threatening messages to her workplace. On August 26, he sent 19 texts and called eight times. He then showed up at her workplace, sent her photos of her workplace, and even confronted one of her coworkers. A neighbor’s security camera also captured him in his “Seamless Gutters” business vehicle around her home. The victim was placed in fear for her safety, and Gerling was charged with stalking.
Aaron Edwards flees to his home after striking another vehicle in crash
20-year-old Aaron Conner Edwards was driving in Antioch when he struck another vehicle driven by Geneva Wilkerson. He fled from the scene of the accident and drove to his home on Towne Village Rd, where he told his mother he crashed into a pole. He was outside when officers approached and fled inside the home when they commanded him to stop. He was eventually taken into custody and charged with evading arrest and failure to file a report.
Kusimagaly Arruntegui — too drunk and disorderly in downtown Nashville
38-year-old Kusimagaly Arruntegui was observed being restrained by a male as they crossed the street at 5th & Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday night. A THP Trooper stopped the pair to check on her welfare and observed her to be extremely intoxicated and unable to stand without the male’s assistance. They were advised to either arrange transportation back to a safe place or she could be arrested for public intoxication. Arruntegui then became irate while screaming profanities. She broke away from the grasp of the male and ran into traffic. Officers took her into custody and transported her to booking.
Connor Cooley jailed after rowdy behavior at FGL House bar in downtown Nashville
28-year-old Connor Cooley got aggressive with FGL House security after he was kicked out of the downtown Nashville bar. Police arrived and watched surveillance footage, which showed Connor throwing items at the staff after being kicked out. Connor was reportedly visibly intoxicated and smelled strongly of alcohol. Police placed him in custody due to his level of intoxication and the video footage.
Joseph Tannous assaults cop who retrieved his fake ID from Barstool Sports
20-year-old Joseph Tannous was with a friend at the Barstool Sports bar in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning when he attempted to use a fake ID to gain entry to the venue. Security took the fake ID from Tannous and would not return it. Tannous then contacted the police in an attempt to retrieve his ID card. Officers reported the person on the ID was obviously not Tannous, and he was unable to provide any matching information. Tannous moved toward Officer Casey Lopez and attempted to snatch the fake ID from him, assaulting the officer in the process.
Christopher Free asks cops to retrieve his fake ID from Barstool Sports bar in Nashville
20-year-old Christopher Free flagged down Metro Nashville Police Officers late Saturday night to report that he and a friend were visiting the Barstool Sports Bar when the bouncers confiscated their ID, believing they were fake. Free demanded that officers retrieve his ID card from the bar. Officers informed Free that they were happy to do so, but if the ID was actually fake, he would face criminal charges. Free continued to insist his ID was legitimate, and officers obliged by retrieving the Georgia driver’s license belonging to Free. Upon running the ID, which displayed Free’s name and photo, the number came back to an elderly woman. As he was confronted about the discrepancy, Free and his friend turned away from the police and attempted to flee the scene. His friend was successful, but officers tackled Free and took him into custody.
Patrick Seckinger brawls at Twelve Thirty Club
35-year-old Patrick Seckinger was the third person this weekend to brawl with a bouncer at the Twelve Thirty Club in downtown Nashville. Metro Nashville Police were called to the disturbance just before midnight on Saturday and found Seckinger visibly intoxicated. He became immediately aggressive and agitated with the police when they asked him to explain what happened. When informed he was detained, he took a fighting stance with police and was taken into custody.
Thomas Baker attacks bouncer from behind at Twelve Thirty Club
49-year-old Thomas Robert Baker was jailed late Friday night after attacking a bouncer at the Twelve Thirty Club in downtown Nashville. Joshua Bakcer was being detained after an altercation with bouncers at the venue. As Joshua was taken to the ground, Thomas attacked the security guard in the back of his head with his fists four times. The security guard suffered injuries to his head, eye, and hands.
Joshua Baker battles bouncer at Twelve Thirty Club in downtown Nashville
42-year-old Joshua Baker was at The Twelve Thirty Club in downtown Nashville Friday night when he attempted to leave the venue while carrying an alcoholic beverage. Bouncer Daniel Holm advised the drink could not be carried into the street and was ignored by Baker. As Holm took the drink from Baker, Baker swung and struck the bouncer in the face, and Holm returned the punches. After a barrage of punches between the two men, both fell to the ground, and Holm got on top of Baker to restrain him, while bystander Thomas Baker punched him in the back of the head four additional times. Joshua Baker was taken into custody, along with another person who attempted to intervene, leaving the bouncer with bruising to the back of his head, an abrasion to his left eye, and scapes on his knuckles. Security retained video of the assault.