34-year-old Caleb Hinchman was involved in an accident on I-24 West in the afternoon of April 7th. Upon arrival, witnesses advised officers that one of the involved drivers, later identified as Hinchman, sped up and took the Haywood Lane Exit, adding that they found him and took a picture of his plate. About an hour and a half later, Hinchman called 911, advising them that he was near the intersection of 3rd Avenue South and Ash Street. When officers arrived, he told them he attempted to report the accident, but dispatch said they had not received any other calls from him. He explained people were coming up and taking pictures of his car, so he got nervous and left the scene. He was cited for the incident and booked on the citation of leaving the scene of an accident on April 30th.
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Stevyn Thornton punches man in face 40-50 times while impersonating security at 404 Bar & Grill
34-year-old Stevyn Terrell Thornton and Steve Jean-Babtiste claimed to be 404 Bar & Grill security on May 5th. Officers were dispatched next door to the Citgo on Nolensville Pike, where they spoke with Kevin Chavez-Hernandez. Kevin stated that Jean-Babtiste walked to his car and threw his keys across the parking lot before pointing a rifle at him, which was witnessed by Zonia Adelia Soto Coz. Zonia provided officers with footage of the occurrence, showing Fransisco Romero trying to pull Jean-Babtiste off of Kevin. During the scuffle, Thornton started punching Fransisco, threw him to the ground, mounted him, and continued striking him 40-50 times, leaving him defenseless and causing severe face injuries and head trauma. Fransisco was transported to Vanderbilt. Then, Thornton pulled out his pepper spray, threatening the crowd before using it on an unidentified woman. When officers located Jean-Babtiste and Thornton, they were posted outside with the other security guards, wearing matching black military-style uniforms and body armor. Thornton told officers he oversaw security, but when they asked him to provide proof, he could not. Thornton was then taken into custody for aggravated assault and the impersonation of a licensed professional.
Steve Jean-Babtiste points rifle at man while impersonating security at 404 Bar & Grill
26-year-old Steve Jean-Babtiste and Stevyn Terrell Thornton claimed to be 404 Bar & Grill security on May 5th. Officers were dispatched next door to the Citgo on Nolensville Pike, where they spoke with Kevin Chavez-Hernandez. Kevin stated that Jean-Babtiste walked to his car and threw his keys across the parking lot before pointing a rifle at him, which was witnessed by Zonia Adelia Soto Coz. Zonia provided officers with footage of the occurrence, showing Fransisco Romero trying to pull Jean-Babtiste off of Kevin. During the scuffle, Thornton started punching Fransisco, threw him to the ground, mounted him, and continued striking him 40-50 times, leaving him defenseless and causing severe face injuries and head trauma. Fransisco was transported to Vanderbilt. Then, Thornton pulled out his pepper spray, threatening the crowd before using it on an unidentified woman. When officers located Jean-Babtiste and Thornton, they were posted outside with the other security guards, wearing matching black military-style uniforms and body armor. Officers detained Jean-Babtiste and searched him, during which they discovered a bag containing a green, leafy substance that he later admitted was marijuana. Jean-Babtiste was then taken into custody for the impersonation of a licensed professional, aggravated assault, and simple possession.
Artis Griffin jailed after impersonating a security guard at 404 Bar & Grill
54-year-old Artis Griffin was taken into custody for the impersonation of a licensed professional on May 5th at 404 Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, the police spoke with several witnesses, who stated that the security officers attacked them at 404 Bar & Grill. Griffin identified himself as a security for the establishment as officers observed him patting down patrons, wearing a security officer badge while being armed with a holstered handgun. They requested that he prove he was a licensed security guard, which he could not do, prompting them to ask the managers at the location, who also could not provide his proof of licensing. Griffin was detained for the occurrence.
Simone Babis arrested for interjecting in a police investigation
37-year-old Simone Babis was interfering with police work near The Hilton and Bridgestone Arena on May 4th. Babis saw them speaking with a male juvenile, which upset her because she believed they were profiling him and felt she needed to stand by just in case. She interjected multiple times, asking the young male questions he did not want to answer. Officers told her she needed to back up and that it was none of her business what he was doing. She continued interrupting their investigation, asking if he was in custody and if he wanted her to call his mother, which was when officers requested a supervisor to the scene. When they arrived, they advised Babis to walk away, adding that it was none of her concern as to why he was with the police. She continued to ask, “Is he under arrest?” while ignoring their commands, prompting them to detain her for the incident. Babis was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
DUI: Tamra Phelps crashes her car after drinking Twisted Tea before driving
34-year-old Tamra Skylerse Phelps had a single-vehicle accident late May 4th. When officers arrived, they located her in the driver’s seat, crying and appearing to be very anxious. Officers noticed Phelps reeked of alcohol as she admitted to drinking Twisted Tea before driving. Officers observed a plastic bag with two large, empty Twisted Tea cans and a Styrofoam cup that had spilled on the passenger floor during the collision, which she stated had Twisted Tea in it. She consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and, after being informed of implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. Phelps was taken into custody for driving under the influence on May 5th.
Paul Clarke bites ex-girlfriend on neck during argument, tells her “I feel like I want to kill you”
32-year-old Paul Clarke had a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend, Tahirah Hensley, at her Wallace Road apartment around 6:10 p.m. on May 4th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hensley, who stated that she and Clarke had an altercation over their two children. During the argument, he grabbed her left hand and pulled her off the couch, leaving bruising. Then, Hensley said they started yelling at each other, and Clarke “bearhugged” her, squeezing tightly. Hensley said she bit him on the left side of his chest, trying to get away, and he responded by biting her on the left side of her throat, leaving a visible bite mark. Hensley stated he let her go, and she went to her bedroom, where Clarke followed her. When he entered the bedroom, Hensley grabbed a plastic coat hanger and continued arguing until Clarke “bearhugged” her again, forcing her to scratch his arm with the hanger. Hensley said that before the incident, Clarke had told her, “I feel like I want to kill you,” before saying he was just joking. Clarke provided a similar statement to Hensley, advising officers that he was just frustrated and did not mean what he said. Clarke was deemed the primary aggressor and then was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Kiril Johnson scares Southwest Airlines passengers into thinking a bomb was on the plane
42-year-old Kiril Johnson caused a disturbance at BNA airport around 7 p.m. on May 4th. When officers arrived, they located Johnson and spoke with Southwest Airlines employees, who stated that during a conversation with other passengers, he said there was a “bomb” on the plane. When questioning him, he repeatedly told officers that “The plane to Los Angeles would not be making it safely” and made other statements about the safety of the passengers and the aircraft. Three employees advised that they heard the threats of a “bomb,” and while they spoke with officers, several passengers came up asking if the flight was safe to board. They deployed K-9s to sweep the area, but they did not find anything. Johnson was then taken into custody for a false report.
Carlin Curtis underage drinking at Morgan Wallen concert
19-year-old Carlin Curtis was with her friend, Brinnan Vaughn, who had thrown up and was passed out in the bathroom of the Morgan Wallen Concert at Nissan Stadium around 7 p.m. on May 4th. When Curtis spoke with officers, they noticed she smelled like alcohol before she admitted to having drinks. She provided them her ID, where they discovered she was only 19. Curtis was then taken into custody for underage alcohol consumption.
DUI: Brandon Swann crashes car after drinking at Morgan Wallen concert
27-year-old Brandon Swann was involved in a car accident at Exit 5 on I-440 West on May 5th. Officers arrived and contacted Swann, who seemed confused about how the crash happened. Swann also needed help understanding questions from officers and had to have them repeated to him. While speaking to Swann, officers noticed the smell of an alcoholic beverage as well as other indicators of intoxication. Officers asked Swann if he had been drinking, and he replied that he had had a beer at the Morgan Wallen Concert. This prompted officers to request that Swann perform field sobriety tests. Swann consented to the sobriety tests but performed them poorly. Swann was taken into custody and read his Miranda Rights. Swann recanted his statement and said he had two beers at the Morgan Wallen Concert. Officers read Swann implied consent, to which he agreed to provide a breath sample. The breath sample came back as a .155% BAC. Brandon Swann was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.