26-year-old Robert John Niesporek was observed walking on the sidewalk with an open container of alcohol outside of Whiskey Row in the early hours of May 5th. Police noticed he reeked of alcohol and advised him that he needed to throw away his drink, which he refused. Niesporek then started to drink, prompting officers to take the open container out of his hand. After this, Niesporek took a fighting stance, removed his shirt, asking police, “You want to go?” while yelling and screaming derogatory slurs in their faces. Officers gave him multiple opportunities to leave after being warned he would be detained for his behavior, but he continued to be belligerent. Officers deemed Niesporek a danger to himself or others. Niesporek was taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Courtney Webber urinates on airplane seat at Nashville International Airport
44-year-old Courtney Meredith Webber was removed from an aircraft and denied boarding at BNA Airport around 7 p.m. on May 5th. When officers arrived at the gate, an agent advised them that Webber had urinated on the seat inside the airplane. While they were speaking, Webber approached them, using profane language, reeking of alcohol, and swaying from side to side, showing signs of impairment. Due to causing the disturbance and her level of inebriation, officers detained her. Webber was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Patrick Burns lying unresponsive, wakes up and runs woman over
26-year-old Patrick Michael Burns was observed sleeping on the floor, appearing unresponsive near the Entertainment District in the early hours of May 5th. After several attempts, officers woke him up, where they noticed he had a strong alcoholic odor and showed signs of impairment. They allowed him to call friends to pick him up, but he was unsuccessful, so they told him he could not leave their presence until he was safe. Officers deemed him unable to care for himself and called him an ambulance. While they were waiting, Burns started running away through the crowd “in a reckless manner,” posing a danger to himself and the public. He ran into May Paw, pushing her over and causing her to fall to the ground. She sustained a head injury that required medical attention and was later transported to the Hospital by medics. Burns was taken into custody for assault, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and evading arrest.
DUI: Braulie Castillo crashes car on Murfreesboro Pike, tells police he “couldn’t see the red light”
25-year-old Braulie Castillo was involved in a car accident at the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and Elm Hill Pike on May 3rd. Officers arrived and spoke with Castillo, who admitted that he “couldn’t see the red light” and “didn’t break in time.” Castillo also admitted to not having a driver’s license or insurance for his vehicle. According to law enforcement on the scene, Castillo smelt like alcohol and demonstrated other indicators of intoxication. This led to officers requesting Castillo to perform field sobriety tests. Castillo consented to the sobriety tests but ended up performing poorly. After being read his Miranda Rights, Castillo denied drinking. Braulie Castillo was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving without a license, and insurance compliance on May 3rd.
John Forsythe assaults employee after refusing to leave Chief’s on Broadway
32-year-old John Forsythe had an altercation with Delbert Lee Merritt at Chief’s on Broadway on May 3rd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Merritt, who explained how they tried to make Forsythe leave the establishment multiple times. When Forsythe refused to leave, he became belligerent and pushed employees away. Once employees got Forsythe to the dance floor, Merritt picked him up and carried him to the exit. This prompted Forsythe to grab onto the doors in an attempt to stay inside the establishment. Once Forsythe was outside, he punched Merritt in the right side of his face. Employees then took him down to the ground and called for police. Forsythe was taken into custody for assault.
Jessie Curtis caught at Skyline Hospital with several outstanding Kentucky warrants
36-year-old Jessie Ray Curtis arrived with a gunshot wound in his back at Skyline Hospital around 4:56 p.m. on April 25th. Officers discovered that his injury was sustained during an aggravated burglary in Warren, Kentucky, and that there were several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Curtis was taken into custody for being a fugitive from justice on May 2nd.
Kesean Bowen kicks girlfriend in stomach after telling her he doesn’t want to support their child
26-year-old Kesean Bowen had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Brensley Puglisi, at her Selsey Court residence on the evening of March 2nd. Officers arrived and spoke with Puglisi, who stated Bowen had come over to smoke. Puglisi stated they were in the car when Bowen mentioned how he did not want to be part of their baby’s life and that the baby needed to stay with her. Puglisi said she became upset as the conversation progressed and told him to get out of her car. Bowen refused then exited the vehicle and attempted to pull her out. Puglisi said that she grabbed onto his shirt, ripping it as he pulled her out of the car and onto the ground. Puglisi said Bowen then kicked her in the stomach and drove away. She advised them that she did not wish to prosecute. Bowen was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 2nd.
Jimeco Lightborne assaults girlfriend during argument over past relationships
26-year-old Jimeco Lightbourne had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Shabrell Francis, at her Picadilly Row apartment around 7 p.m. on May 2nd. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Francis, who stated she and Lightbourne argued over their past relationships, during which she started yelling at him, causing him to become angry, grabbing her, and throwing her around the bedroom. He pushed her against the glass closet door and table, knocking it over onto her before shoving her against the window and pulling the curtains down to the bed. Francis added that he smacked her multiple times and punched her one time on the right side of her face. When officers spoke with Lightbourne, he stated Francis initiated the argument by poking him in the face and smacking him on the chest while they were riding home. He said she continued hitting him, and then he admitted to smacking her and throwing her around the apartment. Lightbourne was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Terrence Daughtery punches man at Nashville Rescue Mission
41-year-old Terrance Daughtery had an altercation with John Forshey at Nashville Rescue Mission around 6 p.m. on May 1st. When officers arrived, Forshey told them Daughtery had sat down next to him and punched him in the face before leaving, which caused a laceration next to his right eye. Forshey was transported to the hospital, where he received seven stitches for his injury. On May 2nd, officers observed him near the Greyhound Bus terminal in downtown Nashville and then detained him. Under Miranda, he advised that he sat down next to Forshey and believed he heard him say, “Get the fuck out of here and go to your mom’s,” to which he responded by punching him in the face, adding that he felt threatened by his statement. Daughtery was taken into custody for assault.
Jonathan Shafer assaults a police officer on Interstate Drive
50-year-old Jonathan Shafer had an altercation with Officer Blaze Williams near Woodland Street and Interstate Drive around 6 p.m. on May 2nd. Williams was directing traffic when he encountered Shafer, who was swearing at him because he guided him the wrong way. Wiliams attempted to de-escalate the situation and told him to have a nice evening, which was when Shafer turned around and threw a lighter at him. Officer Williams said it flew right next to his face, prompting him to follow Shafer, who ran toward 1St Street. Williams requested backup, caught up to Shafer, and said, “Stop! Police,” which Shafer ignored while attempting to juke him, prompting them to perform a “takedown,” where he continued to resist until additional officers arrived to detain him. Shafer was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, evading arrest, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer.