18-year-old Jeisser Portillo goes over 100 mph down I-40 in silver Infiniti

18-year-old Jeisser Portillo was booked on December 13th when a police helicopter observed a silver Infiniti speeding over 100mph on Interstate 40. Police caught up to the vehicle at a gas station on Nolensville Pike and Elysian Fields Road and observed Mr. Portillo enter the driver’s seat of the Infiniti, whose temp tags returned to a BMW. When police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Portillo “blacked out” his vehicle and sped off. Air 1 tracked the car to Antioch Pike, where police conducted a takedown. Wilson and the passenger were taken into custody, and the passenger was later released. Wilson admitted to not having a driver’s license.

18-year-old Donte Wilson strangles girlfriend for insulting his family

18-year-old Donte Wilson was jailed for strangling his girlfriend at her home on Lincoya Bay Drive. On December 7th, officers responded to a caller stating that her friend, Taylor Sheffield, was just assaulted by her boyfriend. Taylor explained that she had been letting her boyfriend stay with her temporarily and that they had been arguing throughout the day. The argument escalated when they began insulting each other’s family members, and Wilson grabbed Taylor by the head with both hands and threw her backward onto the bed. Taylor stated that when she landed on her back, Wilson got on top of her and began strangling her while she tried to push him off. The police observed that the blankets on the bed were disheveled, and the room presented signs of an altercation. Wilson had fled the scene before the police arrived but was later booked into the Montgomery County Jail on December 13th.

Michael Scott Dozier indicted for multiple counts of aggravated cruelty to animals

A Davidson County Grand Jury indicted 46-year-old Michael Scott Dozier for two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals on November 29th. Metro Animal Care & Control brought up a case against Dozier, alleging he intentionally, or knowingly, with no justifiable purpose, neglected to provide food or water to a companion animal, resulting in death. Dozier was taken into custody on December 13th.

DUI: Cleophius Counts drinks 24oz Busch can while driving

67-year-old Cleophius Counts was stopped at Exit 1 for a moving violation on the morning of December 13th. Officers observed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle as they approached Counts and asked him to exit the car. Counts admitted to having a 24oz Busch beer can in the driver’s side door that he had been drinking. Counts consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an open can violation.

Shayna Little does donuts on ex’s new girlfriend’s front lawn

30-year-old Shayna Michelle Little vandalized Heather Herren’s residence on the afternoon of November 21st. Herren reported issues with Little due to her dating Little’s ex-boyfriend. She advised that Little arrived at her house despite being told not to and began to do donuts on her front lawn, causing damage. Officers spoke with Little on December 10th regarding the incident, and she admitted to driving her car onto Herren’s property. She also stated that she returned and spray-painted “FU” on the road, insisting it was technically not on Herren’s property. Little was taken into custody for vandalism on December 12th.

Tyron Dalton drives on wrong side of road, caught with marijuana

20-year-old Tyron Lamont Dalton was driving the wrong way toward oncoming traffic by RiverGate Mall on November 6th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and noticed a strong odor of marijuana as they approached the driver’s side. A probable cause search yielded a small blunt in a bag with Dalton’s ID. Dalton was booked on a citation for simple possession on December 11th.

Amber Shanks breaks woman’s hip, elbow during dispute over parking

22-year-old Amber Shanks was booked on an outstanding warrant from August 31st when she assaulted a woman on 18th Avenue. Constance Woolsey told police that she noticed a car parked in a private parking lot behind her building and argued with Shanks as she said she was parked on private property. Shanks then jumped the fence and kicked Ms. Woosley in her hip after shoving her to the ground. Woolsey advised that after she fell, she was unable to get up on her own, and Ms. Shanks stood over her, yelling for her to get up. Shanks then left the location in her black Nissan Altima. Woolsey was transported to the ER. She sustained a broken elbow and a broken hip from being shoved to the ground.

DUI: John Sebastian Carmouche drinks “a few beers” before crashing vehicle to “avoid a deer”

55-year-old John Sebastian Carmouche was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Old Hickory Boulevard on November 18th. Officers responded, arrived, and spoke with Carmouche, who was visibly intoxicated. Carmouche advised he had swerved to avoid a deer and admitted to having consumed a few beers 5-6 hours before driving. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, refused implied consent, and was cited for driving under the influence. Carmouche was booked on December 8th.

Markeeis James jailed after clapping juvenile with car at sideshow — “Get back or get clapped”

26-year-old Markeeis Antwan James, a Don’t Chase Boyz 615 member, a street-racing crew that actively hosts and attends meetups in the Middle Tennessee area, was “sliding” at a gathering at Corporate Place in the late night hours of April 22nd. James spun his car at a high speed, lost control, and struck David Garcia, a juvenile onlooker, resulting in serious bodily injuries that required hospitalization. James’s participation and attendance at the street-racing meetup constitutes riotous conduct. He was taken into custody on December 12th, charged with riot and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. “Get back or get clapped” is a common phrase used in the street-racing community when someone is too close to the cars performing.

Seantae Demoss reportedly assaults boyfriend in his car

21-year-old Seantae Demoss was booked on December 12th after reportedly assaulting her boyfriend when a disagreement took a violent turn. While officers sat on Dupont Avenue, a black Dodge Challenger pulled in next to them. James Briggs told officers that he had just gotten into a physical altercation with Ms. Demoss. At that moment, Demoss got out of the front passenger’s seat, into the driver’s seat, and left with Mr. Briggs’ vehicle. He told officers that he and his girlfriend started arguing while on their way to a gas station nearby to get some snacks so they could watch a movie at her apartment. While at a stop sign on Dupont Avenue and Delaware Avenue, Demoss became very upset and started hitting Briggs in the face. Briggs explained that he tried to bring Demoss back to her apartment, but she refused to leave the car, which is why he pulled up to officers when he saw them. Police found Demoss at the address provided by Briggs. She was standing outside beside his vehicle and stated that she had just got back from a friend’s house when she and her boyfriend started arguing. She later admitted to hitting him in his chest, not his face, and wouldn’t go into detail about what the argument was about.

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