60-year-old Canadian Tourist Stephen Gwynne Jones interfered with medics as they tried to assist his wife near the Omni Hotel on Representative John Lewis Way South in the early hours of March 2nd. When officers arrived, they detained Jones and were advised that he and his wife were inebriated, stumbling in and out of the establishment. Jones was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
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Michigan Tourist Jarred Parker drunkenly dives onto police vehicle for no reason
24-year-old Michigan Tourist Jarred James Parker dove onto a patrol car near Broadway and 3rd Avenue South around 3 a.m. on March 3rd. Officers observed this and then located Parker shortly after, who showed numerous signs of impairment and reeked of alcohol. Officers detained Parker, and once he was in the back of the patrol car, he kicked the passenger side window repeatedly, causing damage. Parker was taken into custody for vandalizing government property, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
Keenan Liam drunkenly fights security at Clarion Hotel, asks police to arrest him
33-year-old Keenan Liam was being disorderly at Clarion Hotel on 1st Street in the early hours of March 3rd. Hotel security had him detained for fighting with security guards as officers arrived. During the scuffle with security, Liam sustained a nose injury that required medical attention. When medics arrived, they advised officers that they would transport Liam to Midtown Hospital. Liam displayed good behavior until they got to the hospital, where he began to refuse medical assistance and asked for officers to arrest him. Liam was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Blain Zivkov drunkenly breaks down roommate’s door during altercation
23-year-old Blain Zivkov had a domestic incident with his roommate, Hannah Johnson, at their Slaters Creek Road residence on March 3rd. Johnson called the police, reporting that Zivkov came home drunkenly yelling and knocking on her bedroom door, which was locked. Johnson stated that Zivkov began accusing her of having some of his things. Then, Johnson said Zivkov kept trying to enter her room before he forced the locked door open, breaking it off its hinges. Johnson explained that she was afraid of being assaulted after this happened. Zivkov then retreated to his room. Johnson noted that she heard him enter his gun safe before leaving the property. Zivkov was taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism.
DUI: Adam Chance blows 0.209% BAC after crashing Tesla into tree near I-40 West
26-year-old software engineer Adam Chance crashed his black Tesla into a tree on the right shoulder of the exit ramp onto I-40 West in the early hours of March 2nd. When officers arrived, Chance was standing next to his car and advised officers that he was driving westbound on I-40 West when a vehicle reportedly ran him off the road. A witness told officers they saw Chance swerving between lanes with his hazard lights on. The witness also stated that Chance told him he had two alcoholic beverages before the accident. Chance consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and agreed to provide a breath sample as officers noticed him reeking of alcohol. Chance’s breath sample resulted in 0.209 BAC%. Chance failed to blow for the second attempt and then was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Nashville Realtor Billy Pesaturo charged in strangulation of ex-girlfriend during argument
43-year-old Nashville Realtor William ‘Billy’ Pesaturo was jailed Friday Night on outstanding warrants from an earlier incident. His ex-girlfriend, Patricia Benitez, visited the Family Safety Center on March 1 to report an incident that occurred on January 30. She says the two were in a previous relationship but still living together when they became involved in a verbal argument at their home. She said when she attempted to leave the room, Pesaturo blocked her exit and grabbed her by the front of her throat, pushing her against a wall. She estimated he strangled her for approximately thirty seconds, during which time she was unable to breathe. She eventually escaped his grip and was able to leave the room.
Jack Dawson crashes through Broadway window while “play fighting” with friend in downtown Nashville
30-year-old Jack Dawson was “play fighting” with friend Harry Rigby on Broadway in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning in front of Big Time Boots. The two fell into the front glass of the store, shattering the window. Police arrived to find both individuals reeking of alcohol. Dawson was unable to answer any questions, but did acknowledge he pushed Rigby into the window. Both were taken into custody and transported to booking.
Kyle Bassett charged with DUI when vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks after drinking in downtown Nashville
25-year-old Kyle Bassett was found in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that was stuck on the railroad tracks on Church Street in downtown Nashville just after 3 a.m. Saturday. He admitted to drinking “some beers” at a bar in downtown Nashville, along with his female passenger, who was the registered owner of the car. Bassett was reportedly confused about where he was and how the vehicle became stuck on the tracks. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He later claimed that the passenger drove the vehicle to the tracks and then swapped places, but she would not answer any questions and remained silent. Bassett and the passenger were taken into custody and charged with DUI-related charges.
Demar Ballin pushes wife down stairs during argument
37-year-old Demar Ranaldo Ballin had a domestic altercation with his wife, Lamoy Monique Wallace, who was 33 weeks pregnant with their child at the time, at their Sunset Circle residence on the afternoon of May 4th, 2020. NFD transported Wallace to Nashville General Hospital on Albion Street, where she spoke with officers. Wallace advised officers that she and Ballin argued over him not turning down the music on his phone. During the argument, Wallace walked over to Ballin and slapped the phone out of his hand. Then Ballin pushed her down, causing her to hit a dresser, leaving an abrasion on her right forearm. Officers observed the injuries and deemed him as the primary aggressor. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
On the morning of February 26th, 2024, Ballin and Wallace had another domestic dispute at his Hart Lane residence. Wallace spoke with officers when they arrived, advising them that she had come to get her W-2 from Ballin. Wallace advised that an argument ensued when she approached the front door. Wallace said that she wanted to step outside to talk, so she grabbed Ballin’s arm, which was when he put his hands around her throat and pushed her down the porch stairs onto the concrete. Officers observed Wallace’s visible injuries, which were consistent with her statement, and then went inside the house to speak with Ballin. Officers were then notified that Ballin had an outstanding warrant. Officers detained and Mirandized Ballin, during which he stated that Wallace tried to get him out of the house and hit him with an extension cord. Then, Ballin admitted to pushing her and was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault.
Luis Gonzalez throws wife into wall multiple times during argument
25-year-old Luis Angel Gonzalez Parada had a domestic incident with his wife, Katerin Alexandra Gonzalez Castanon, at their Colo Trail residence on the afternoon of February 26th. Josselin Gonzalez, Luis’s sister, alerted the authorities, advising them that Mr. Gonzalez was being abusive toward Katerin and refused to let her leave their home. When the officers arrived, they discovered Josselin was no longer on the scene. Officers knocked on the door, but nobody answered; this was when they noticed Luis’ mother in a parked car outside the residence. She informed officers that Luis and Katerin were in the house, aware that police had been called. So Luis’ mother went to notify the couple and invited detectives inside, advising that they were in the back bedroom. Officers observed the bedroom door to be broken and asked to speak with Luis and Katerin separately, which they agreed to. Katerin told officers via language line interpreter that at around 2 p.m., she and Luis argued on the balcony of the house, and when she attempted to go inside, he pushed her to the ground. Katerin demonstrated what Luis did by using a stuffed animal and forcing it to the floor. Katerin said they went to the bedroom to continue their conversation after Luis pushed her. She did not have any visible injuries and refused medical treatment.
Luis spoke with detectives, telling them he had been going through a rough time and that he and Katerin argued on the balcony. Luis said that Katerin tripped and fell while trying to reenter their home. Luis denied the altercation ever becoming physical. Officers called Josselin, who advised them that when the couple argued on the balcony, she heard what she believed to be Katerin falling. Josselin then witnessed Luis throw Katerin against the wall four times while screaming at her. When the couple entered, Josselin saw Luis push Katerin against the wall again. Josselin said she was afraid, so she left and called her mom, telling her to call the police. After speaking to Josselin, officers went to talk to Katerin again, who confirmed that Luis pushed her on the balcony. Katerin added that Luis also locked her in the bedroom until his mother forced it open to free her. Before officers were able to question Luis again, he admitted to throwing Katerin onto the floor. Gonzalez was taken into custody for domestic assault and false imprisonment.