37-year-old Joshua Wafford was involved in an altercation with Jobiel Alexander at the intersection of South 9th Street and Woodland Street on April 27th. Alexander and another individual working security for St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, Ms. Macgregor, told law enforcement that they observed a truck driver drive around a barricade onto Woodland Street. The two went over to stop him from going any further. Alexander stood in front of the truck, and Macgregor went to the driver’s side to talk to Wafford. Wafford told them he worked on Woodland Street and needed to get through traffic. Alexander and Macgregor reiterated that Wafford couldn’t go that way, so Wafford proceeded to bump into Alexander with the truck’s front bumper. After bumping into Alexander, Wafford made his way onto Russel Street. When confronted by law enforcement, Wafford stated that he did not hit any security guards but that one of the guards jumped on the front of his vehicle. This contradicts the statements of a witness of the incident, Ms. Bates, who advised that she was sitting across the street from the incident and observed Wafford bump into a security guard with the truck. Joshua Wafford was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.
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Temple Mckinzie breaks into ex-boyfriend’s apartment after seeing him with another woman
35-year-old Temple Mckinzie was caught breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s, Corey Jones, apartment near Old Hickory Boulevard on April 27th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Mckinzie outside the apartment, covered in her own blood. Officers then spoke with Jones, who stated that Mckinzie had climbed through his window. Officers then spoke with Mckinzie, who claimed she had discovered Jones was with another female and had attempted to come in with a spare key she had. Mckinzie then claimed Jones pushed her into the window, shattering it, and that’s how she got cuts on her.
Police went back and spoke with Jones, who stated Mckinzie came unannounced, and when he did not answer the door, she went around the bedroom window, where she saw him with another female. Jones then stated Mckinzie smashed the window with a rock before climbing into the apartment. Jones also said he grabbed her and carried her out to the front door, which is when the police arrived. While on the scene, officers noticed most of the glass from the window Mckinzie had entered from was inside the apartment, not outside. Officers determined that this aligns more with Jones’ story than Mckinzie’s. Officers deemed Mckinzie to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault and aggravated burglary.
Lauren Holley punches boyfriend multiple times after attempting to pick up baby while drunk
31-year-old Lauren Holley was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Rex Smith, at their Trails End Lane residence on April 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kenneth Holley, Laurens’s brother. Kenneth stated that Lauren had a drinking problem and was requested to come by the house by Rex to help calm her down. Kenneth and Rex stated to officers that they had seen Lauren fall down a flight of steps due to her level of intoxication. Rex had then claimed he was attempting to change His and Laurens’ baby’s diaper when Lauren tried to pick up the child. Rex told officers he did not want Lauren to hold the baby because she was intoxicated. Rex then claimed when he tried to stop Lauren, she began punching him in the face, leaving bruises. Rex stated that Kenneth was outside, so he called for his help. Rex then began attempting to grab and restrain Lauren, which he failed. Rex then spoke with officers again, claiming that Lauren had grabbed him, causing both of them to fall. Rex added that after they fell, Kenneth had come inside to separate him and Lauren. Rex also stated that as he and Lauren fell, her shirt got caught on the door, ripping it. Then, Kenneth spoke to officers, stating that he was outside during the altercation and heard a commotion, prompting him to enter. Kenneth then said he observed Rex and Lauren wrestling on the ground before he intervened. While officers were investigating, Lauren became upset, screaming she was going to kill Smith. While in custody, Lauren slipped her handcuffs and began scratching officers. Lauren was taken into custody for domestic assault and assault on an officer on April 27th.
Sabrina Sparks assaults boyfriend for cheating on her
28-year-old Sabrina Sparks had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Jesse Ramirez, on I-65 North, near Exit 88B, in the early hours of April 26th. Upon arrival, officers noticed Ramirez had pulled off to the right shoulder, where he stated he had just picked up Sparks from her job, “Hustlers,” a strip club in Nashville, and she was “very intoxicated.” Ramirez advised that on the ride, Sparks became upset and accused him of cheating on her.
Sparks started pulling on Ramirez from the passenger seat, jumped into the back seat, and started biting, scratching, and hitting him, causing him to believe he was going to crash, so he stopped the car. He had numerous visible injuries, consistent with his statements, and showed officers a video of Sparks striking him from the backseat. When officers spoke with Sparks, she told them she was acting in self-defense, adding that Ramirez had grabbed her first, and they just pulled on each other. Sparks was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Taylor Johnson calls police for domestic incident with boyfriend, jailed after blowing .144% BAC
24-year-old Taylor Johnson had a domestic incident with her boyfriend in the afternoon hours of April 28th. When officers arrived, they located Johnson in her driver’s seat, distraught from the domestic occurrence. Johnson then admitted splitting a Margarita Pitcher with her boyfriend at Soho for her birthday. During their interaction, officers noticed an open alcohol container in her car. Officers prompted Johnson to perform sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Johnson agreed to a breath sample, resulting in 0.144% BAC. Johnson was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Jake Paul Impersonator “DoubleTakeJake” shadowboxes police officers – Bobby Wimberly
29-year-old Jake Paul Impersonator Bobby Michael Wimberly, aka “Double Take Jake,” was observed being belligerent, yelling and screaming near Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk in the early hours of April 28th while Officers were responding to an unrelated medical call. The officers then spoke with Wimberly and noticed he showed signs of impairment, so they tried to get him a taxicab, which he refused. His girlfriend even tried to get a cab, but he declined again. After this, Wimberly tried to shadowbox with officers, so they attempted to detain him, and he started pulling his arms away. Wimberly was taken into custody for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.
Daniel Kirsh found slumped over multiple seats at Nashville International Aiport
26-year-old Daniel Kirsh was observed slumped over multiple seats near Gate C17 at Nashville International Airport around 5:25 p.m. on April 27th. Upon arrival, officers located Kirsh sleeping between the seats, reeking of alcohol. As officers woke Kirsh up, they noticed he was showing multiple signs of intoxication. Kirsh then admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages before arriving at the airport. Kirsh was deemed a danger to himself and others and then was taken into custody for public intoxication on April 28th.
Fox Gareth refuses to leave The Night We Met Club after being deemed “extremely intoxicated”
35-year-old Fox Gareth was being disorderly at The Night We Met Club on 12th Avenue North in the early hours of April 28th. When officers arrived, they noticed Gareth and the security at the establishment standing outside. Officers spoke with security, who stated that Gareth was “extremely intoxicated” and distracted them from their job. Security advised they told Gareth several times to leave the establishment, but he refused. Then, officers spoke with Gareth, who showed multiple signs of inebriation and gave nonsensical, slurred responses to their questions. The officers warned Gareth to show them his identification and leave, which he disregarded. Gareth was then deemed a danger to himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
DUI: Bryan Berninger crashes twice on Charlotte Pike, says he didn’t “drink to get drink”
25-year-old Bryan Berninger was involved in a car accident with injuries near Charlotte Pike and 22nd Avenue North late April 27th. When officers arrived at the scene of the crash, they were approached by Veronica Renee Edwards, who advised them that an individual, later identified as Berninger, had crashed into her vehicle also at another location further down the road. Officers located Berninger in the driver’s seat and had him exit his car. He showed signs of impairment and got into the back of an ambulance, where he stated he had drank earlier at a “sampler” and that he was not there to “Drink to get drink,” later clarifying that he had meant “drunk.”
Officers reported that “When asked about the other crash further down the road, Berninger stated he could not recall another crash. He stated what had caused the initial crash was that the “vehicles in front” of him “stopped,” but he “did not stop.” Officers located a handgun on the passenger side floorboard, which he claimed was his. Berninger was then transported to Meharry General Hospital, where officers followed and prompted him with a sobriety test, in which he showed multiple signs of intoxication and smelled strongly of alcohol. He agreed to provide a blood sample and, under Miranda, requested a lawyer. Berninger was released from the hospital and then was taken into custody for failure to give information, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and possession of a weapon while under the influence.
Birthday Boy Brody Jenkins resists arrest after yelling at people on Broadway
25-year-old Brody Jenkins caused a disturbance near 10th Avenue North and Broadway on his birthday, April 27th. Officers were advised that he was yelling at random citizens and walking towards 12th Avenue North. Officers located him in the middle of The Broadway Bridge, where he was seated on the sidewalk, crying and visibly upset. Jenkins told officers it was his birthday, and he had been drinking. Jenkins then refused to provide officers with his identification. Officers noticed he reeked of alcohol, showing numerous signs of intoxication, so they detained him. As Jenkins was detained, he continued cursing at citizens who walked by. Jenkins then started to “tense up” on officers and had to be restrained against their patrol car. Jenkins was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.