49-year-old tourist Anthony ‘Joel’ McClure was inside Kid Rock’s bar on Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday when he became extremely intoxicated and was unable to stand on his own, and fell onto the floor multiple times. During one of his falls, a Glock 17 fell from his waistband holster and onto the floor, which was observed by a security guard who secured the weapon and detained McClure. Officers arrived and took McClure into custody and the weapon, which was loaded with one in the chamber, into evidence.
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Blair Butler bounced from Mother’s Ruin after fighting security
27-year-old Blair Butler was the subject of a fight-in-progress call at Mother’s Ruin in downtown Nashville Saturday night. Responding officers observed her struggling with security while kicking and screaming, causing a disruption to everyone in the area. She was visibly intoxicated and reeked of alcohol. She was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Patrick Targun charged with BUI after drinking on Percy Priest Lake
34-year-old Patrick Targun was operating a vessel in the Seven Points area of Percy Priest Lake Sunday when he cut in front of a TWRA patrol vessel due to not keeping a proper lookout. TWRA Agent Joshua Landrum observed an open container of alcohol in the cupholder beside Targun and initiated a stop of the vessel. Targun was reportedly slow to move around while retrieving his safety equipment and admitted to having “two drinks” that day. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest on multiple charges.
Keaton Caffrey throws cup of ice water onto police officer from rooftop of Jason Aldean’s
22-year-old Keaton Caffrey was on the rooftop of Jason Aldean’s bar on Broadway in downtown Nashville in the early hours of Sunday morning when he threw a cup of ice water onto a police officer walking in the alleyway below. Freshly soaked officer Paul Stein contacted security, who obtained video of the incident and located Caffrey, and detained him. Officers took him into custody and charged him with assault of a police officer.
DUI: Joshua Wilson found passed out behind wheel at downtown intersection
28-year-old Joshua Wilson was found asleep behind the wheel of his running truck at the intersection of Monroe Street and Rosa Parks Blvd at 12:21 a.m. Sunday. Officers blocked the vehicle and attempted to wake the driver using air horns but were unsuccessful — the engine was running, and his foot was on the break with the transmission in drive. He was eventually awakened and was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol. He stated he was drinking alcohol in East Nashville, where he consumed one mixed drink and three shots prior to driving.
Jose Gonzalez deemed too drunk for downtown Nashville
29-year-old Jose Gonzalez was observed outside of Mellow Mushroom in downtown Nashville to be highly intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He could barely stand and reeked of alcohol, according to police. He was offered medical treatment and transport but refused all services. Unable to locate his friends to retrieve him, officers took him into custody and charged him with public intoxication. Once at holding, he vomited everywhere yet continued to insist he was ‘fine’ and just wanted the handcuffs off.
DUI: Haleigh Painter says she had “one beer” before passing out behind the wheel
Citizens alerted police that 31-year-old Haleigh Painter was passed out in the driver’s seat of her wrecked vehicle near 1st & Spring Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police arrived to find her now awake and sitting behind the wheel. She was unable to explain where she was, how she got there, or why her car was disabled due to the right front wheel being bent. She only knew that she had left work at City Tap House and went to Mother’s Ruin, where she had “one beer.” She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
Erika Conover was no match for Nashville liquor at 6 p.m. on a Friday
46-year-old Erika Conover was found by a citizen near 1 Symphony Place in downtown Nashville just after 6 p.m. Friday, extremely intoxicated and unable to care for herself. An officer was flagged down and attempted to assist Conover as she stated she was trying to get to her AirBNB. However, the app on her phone showed she had not yet booked it, and her card on file was declined when she attempted to do so. Conover kept getting drunkenly distracted and telling the female officer how much she loved her during the interaction and begged her not to be mad at her. The officer took Conover to the Moxy Hotel, where she attempted to get a room, but she did not have her credit card available. Unable to locate any of her friends and her having nowhere safe to stay, Conover was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Kevontay Fells bites girlfriend’s face after soaking her with tea
22-year-old Kevontay Fells threw a cup of tea at his girlfriend, Ga’Kira Whitson, soaking her with the liquid during an argument on June 29. The two were reportedly arguing over “relationship issues” at the time. She says he then pushed her, she pushed him back, and then he grabbed her face and bit it, leaving a visible injury per police. Kevontay told police that he only bit her face because she bit his face first. He was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
Christian Dewaratanawanich smashes boyfriend’s head with candle during breakup
28-year-old Christian Dewaratanawanich was jailed on June 27th after assaulting his boyfriend at their home at Brighton Valley Apartments. Ethan Hall told police that he and Christian got into an argument, and he suggested they break up, which sent Christian into a rage. Christian started throwing things and yelling at Ethan as Ethan tried to calm him down because they just moved into the apartments, and their neighbors could hear the commotion. Christan threw a candle jar at Ethan’s head, causing a bloody gash. Sergio was on the phone with Ethan during the incident. Sergio drove over to the apartments when police arrived and told them he heard Christian yelling at Ethan and Ethan urging him to stop so they don’t disturb the neighbors. Sergio added this is not the first time Christian has been physical with Ethan. Ethan told police he had never reported previous incidents. Based on Ethan’s visible injuries and the statements of the incident, officers obtained a warrant on Ethan’s behalf despite him not wanting to press charges.