22-year-old Alexander LeClaire was booked this week on a citation from May 30th, when police saw him speeding on Robinson Road. As he passed the police, he turned his lights off to black out his 2016 Hyundai Elantra and accelerated more. Police tried to catch up to the vehicle but were unable to. They lost sight of the car near Old Hickory Boulevard and Shute Lane. As they approached an intersection, they saw the same vehicle wrecked on the road. They observed Leclaire out of the vehicle and walking away. He blurted out that he knew his license was bad and was trying to get home. He admitted to speeding and turning his lights off to get away from the police.
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Juan Jose Mendoza Soriano led police on chase “for the adrenalin rush,” per report
19-year-old Juan Jose Mendoza Soriano was jailed on June 24th after police saw him driving a white Buick SUV aggressively on Bell Road. He was observed crossing the double yellow lines and speeding to pass cars. Police then saw him run a red light and continue to travel to the wrong side of the road to pass other vehicles. Police activated their lights and sirens and attempted to pull him over, but he continued to speed off, trying to reach the vehicle’s maximum speed. Another officer deployed spikes, but Mendoza avoided the spikes and turned his lights off to black out his SUV. He then entered an apartment complex and bailed on foot. He was found in the wood lines and was taken into custody. He later told police that he ran from them due to adrenalin. Police found multiple open containers in his vehicle, and he blew a .043% BAC on a breathalyzer.
TDOC Corporal Ansel Campbell charged with flying drone over Nashville prison
59-year-old TDOC Correctional Corporal Ansel Campbell was booked this week on a citation from May 29th charging him with flying a drone over the Lois M DeBerry Special Needs prison on Cockrill Bend Boulevard. He was caught on video and admitted to bringing the drone from home and flying it above the prison for about 5 minutes. His motive for the flight was unclear.
Travis Theel jailed on outstanding East Nashville hit-and-run warrant
30-year-old Travis Theel was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with a hit-and-run from September of 2021. Police say he hit a parked vehicle belonging to Kimberly Benson in East Nashville and fled the scene. He was identified via his license plate and a photo lineup, and a warrant was issued for his arrest a few days later.
DUI: Robert Kilbane drives into tree at White Castle on Broadway
28-year-old Robert Kilbane fell asleep and drove his white Chevy Silverado onto a curb at the White Castle on Broadway in downtown Nashville and into a tree just after 5 a.m. Thursday. It took multiple attempts for first responders to awaken Kilbane, but he eventually exited the vehicle while unsteady on his feet and reeking of alcohol. Kilbane told officers he had “a couple of beers” with friends earlier in the night. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, charged with DUI.
Titans’ running back Hassan Haskins & girlfriend jailed after domestic violence exchange
Tennessee Titans’ running back Hassan Haskins was jailed Thursday after reportedly strangling girlfriend Makiah Green when she ‘liked’ another man’s Instagram Photo. In a subsequent argument over their breakup, Haskins reportedly kicked through a door in their home and cocked a handgun, and stated, “I hope you would,” as she threatened to slash his tires after ripping a $5,000 chain from his neck. She was also jailed during a second argument over their breakup.
Mackensie Brown escapes custody at Nashville Jail after returning from court
22-year-old DCSO inmate Mackensie Brown slipped her handcuffs after returning from court on June 23 to the CDF on the Sheriff’s Southeast Campus. As she was standing outside the transportation vehicle, she ran away from the transport officers and up a hill toward the maintenance sheds, causing a large number of officers to follow in pursuit. She was taken back into custody and did not make it out of the campus perimeter according to the department. She now faces a felony escape charge with a new additional $50,000 bond and multiple internal violations.
Cherre Tubville charged with theft of shoes and jacket from Walmart
33-year-old Cherre Tubville was booked this week on a citation after shoplifting from Walmart on Dickerson Pike on January 30th, 2023. The loss prevention officers told police that Tubville walked in, picked out shoes and a jacket, and walked out of the store with them on her body without paying. The items were valued at $29.96. She was issued a citation at the time and never appeared to be booked.
Cara Duke jailed after grabbing her girlfriend by her ankles during argument
37-year-old Cara Duke was jailed on June 27th after assaulting her girlfriend. Police responded to Selena Drive and spoke with Krystian Cross, who said an argument escalated because her girlfriend was drunk, so she walked to another room in the apartment to get some space. Duke pushed open the door to confront her, and Cross threatened to call the police. Duke then grabbed her girlfriend by the ankles and pulled her towards her. When she stopped, Cross got up and called 911.
Jacob Conway squares up to Nashville cop & drunkenly asks “are you ready to go?”
23-year-old Jacob Conway refused to leave Honky Tonk Central late Wednesday night after an altercation inside the bar. Security staff told Conway and a person he was with to leave the venue multiple times before Metro Nashville Police became involved. Officers noted Conway was visibly intoxicated, and as he approached Officer Daughtry, he asked, “Are you ready to go?” and assumed a fighting stance while cursing at the officer. Conway was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.