Police say 21-year-old Darius Coleman destroyed over $250,000 worth of food at a Nashville Kroger store over the past year. Coleman, who was in charge of the store’s frozen food department, says he would often throw away excess items in the freezers to “make it look neat” and that he didn’t want his freezers full of extra product. When the backstock would not fit neatly into the frozen section, he would throw it away to “reduce clutter.” Coleman admitted to his actions and stands by them. Kroger corporate asked he be prosecuted for vandalism.
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Kaycee Coonen charged with underage alcohol sales at Live Oak bar
Agents with the TABC say 29-year-old Kaycee Coonen allowed a 19-year-old informant to enter the 21+ Live Oak bar on Demonbreun and be served an alcoholic drunk on January 12. The sale was witnessed by two special agents at the location, and Coonen was issued a citation, charging her with alcohol sales to a minor. She was booked on that citation this week.
Scott Mentzer Actin’ Up at Miranda Lambert’s bar in downtown Nashville
45-year-old Scott Mentzer chose jail over an uber. On Mar 2nd, officers were flagged down by security at Miranda Lambert’s on Broadway. As officers walked inside, they saw Mentzer lying flat on his back, asleep on the floor. People were around, trying to wake him up and pick him up off the floor. When officers approached him, he finally sprang up but started yelling at everyone else around him. Officers escorted Mentzer outside as he needed assistance to walk. Officers and his family tried to get a safe ride home for Mentzer via taxi or ride share, but he refused. As he spoke with officers, he mumbled and swayed side to side. Officers advised Mentzer that he was in no condition to walk and had two options; either a ride share or jail, and he chose jail. He was arrested for public intoxication for his own safety. As they drove to booking, he challenged citizens to fight from the backseat of the cruiser.
Patrick Fernandez charged with public intoxication in downtown Nashville
22-year-old Patrick Fernandez was arrested for public intoxication outside of Margaritaville – Nashville, on February 26, just three days before his birthday. Officers observed Fernandez arguing with a female on Broadway. Fernandez was grabbing her arm, preventing her from leaving. Officers approached Patrick and noticed bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol coming from him. Officers determined there was no assault and let him walk free. A few minutes later, officers were informed Patrick and the female were arguing again, and this time, he was shaking his fist at her and acting aggressively. Officers placed Fernandez into custody.
DUI: Collis Arbuckle runs into stop sign & flees the scene on four flat tires
21-year-old Collis Arbuckle was arrested after crashing into a stop sign. On the 25th, Officers were dispatched to Hamilton Rd for an accident. Upon arrival, the vehicle left the scene after hitting a stop sign. A witness told officers it was a gray sedan with four flat tires, and that the car turned right onto Clarksville Pike. Officers located the vehicle on 28th Ave, and it matched the description, including front-end damage, and a shattered rear window. When police asked Arbuckle what happened, he was unable to tell them. Arbuckle displayed red eyes and had trouble keeping them open. Arbuckle agreed to do the breathalyzer test but could not sign his name in agreeance; he then fell asleep during the waiting period for the breathalyzer.
DUI: Gregory Farrow flips Lexus just feet from his home
38-year-old Gregory Farrow overturned his black Lexus on Erin Lane on Feb 25, according to police. He was found standing outside the vehicle and was uninjured — the accident occurred just a few feet from his home. Officers report a strong odor of alcohol coming from Farrow, and he admitted to consuming three beers. He refused field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI. En route to booking, he continuously repeated the same slurred sentences.
Franklin Williams charged with DUI after ‘one beer’ at a brewery
27-year-old Franklin Williams told police he consumed “one beer” at a brewery before crashing his car on February 28. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and stumbled over his words during the interaction with officers. He refused all testing and was transported to booking, where he was charged with DUI.
Tyler Mulldane: I’m a CIA operative that owns the Opry Mills Mall & Hotel
33-year-old Tyler Mulldane told police he was a working CIA operative, and that he was the owner of the Opry Mills Mall & Gaylord Opryland Hotel when he was found trespassing on their property on February 26. Security had asked Mulldane to leave the property, but he refused, demanding he owned the property. Officers took him into custody and jailed him on a criminal trespassing charge.
Nicholas Perrino charged in movie-worthy heist of Great Pyrenees dog from Nashville home
Police say 76-year-old Nicholas Perrino drove his white Cadillac Escalade from Woodstock, IL, to an alley behind Veron Winfrey Ave in Nashville in August 2022. He retrieved tools and gloves from the rear of the vehicle and then began working on a locked gate at the residence as a female exited the vehicle and joined him as the gate was defeated. He then drilled through a lock of the residence and made entry inside, where he took a Great Pyrenees dog belonging to Tiffay Spencer, which the female accomplice assisted in getting into their vehicle. Warrants were issued, and a Grand Jury indictment was obtained. Perrino was booked into custody this week.
Brennan Spiller, 19, charged with DUI after interstate crash
19-year-old Brennan Spiller was standing on the shoulder of I-40 after wrecking his 2006 Mazda in late January with a bloody nose and a busted lip. He admitted he was the driver, but when officers remarked that he smelled like alcohol, Spiller stated he wasn’t speaking to officers any further about the incident. Officers located several opened alcoholic beverages inside the crashed car. Medics had to hold him up to get to the ambulance, as he could not stand on his own. He was transported to the hospital for treatment and issued citations related to the DUI. He was booked on those charges this week.