35-year-old Eric Cheeks, an employee at Fairfield Inn & Suites on Division Street in the Gulch, was issued a citation on September 20th after serving an underage guest a Bud Light when he failed to check their ID. The operation was conducted by the TABC with a cooperating witness presenting with an ID with a date of birth of 01/27/2004. He was booked on the citation this week.
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UK Tourist Thomas Bockmann jailed in Nashville after bar fight
26-year-old English tourist Thomas Bockmann was arrested following an altercation at Nudie’s Honkey Tonk bar early in the morning on October 15th. After officers received the call for a fight in progress, they arrived at the scene and contacted the security at the Broadway bar. The security at Nudie’s stated that the defendant and his friend were attempting to enter the bar, but appeared too intoxicated and were denied entry. At this point, Bockmann and his friend began yelling at security before the defendant’s friend tried to push past them. Security stated that Bockmann then ran up to the altercation and struck one of the security officers in the face, initiating a fight. Due to the information provided by security and observed behavior, Bockmann was placed into custody and booked shortly after on the charge of disorderly conduct.
Canadian Jonathan Bergen jailed for assault of wife in Nashville
43-year-old Jonathan Bergen was arrested on October 15th after he was seen grabbing his wife, Christina Alexander, aggressively inside Redneck Riviera and pushing her up against a chain link fence on Broadway. When officers arrived on the scene, they stated there were two individuals arguing, with one being Bergen and the other being a male who attempted to intervene after witnessing the altercation. When asked, the defendant claimed that nothing happened between himself and the victim, but multiple witnesses claimed otherwise and corroborated each other. Due to this information, Bergen was taken into custody that night and transported to booking.
Coreyontez Martin blows 0.121% BAC after crash
22-year-old Coreyontez Martin was jailed late Saturday night after causing an accident on 1st Avenue near Broadway in downtown Nashville. He admitted to driving his 2012 Mazda SUV and crashing into the back of another vehicle. Officers noticed Martin was displaying multiple signs of intoxication and asked him if he had been drinking, to which he replied that he had “one beer.” He performed poorly on sobriety tests and blew a 0.121% BAC on the breathalyzer.
Christopher Bell charged with selling alcohol to a minor at Turnip Truck
30-year-old Christopher Bell was seen by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission selling alcohol to a minor at The Turnip Truck around 3 p.m. on September 20. Officers had a “cooperating minor” whose ID stated they were born on January 27th, 2004. Bell sold a 750 ml bottle of Chardonnay to the minor after checking the ID. He was issued a citation that day and was booked on October 10th.
DUI: Marcus Lafrance crashes vehicle after leaving graduation party
23-year-old Marcus Lafrance, former Blue Raiders safety, was jailed Friday morning after driving his vehicle into a ditch on Hailey Ave. He explained to officers that he was trying to make a U-turn, didn’t notice the ditch, and got stuck. Officers noticed he was having difficulty keeping his balance. Mr. Lafrance and the other occupants stated they were coming from a graduation party. Police smelled alcohol coming from Lafrance and noticed he was having trouble keeping track of the conversation, repeating himself, and had pinpoint pupils. He refused to perform sobriety tests or to provide a blood sample and was taken into custody.
Garth Wood jailed after stealing from man he was charging for his companionship
32-year-old Garth Wood was jailed Friday afternoon after Leonard Pollmann reported that he had been in a sexual relationship with Garth after reaching out for a companion online whilst grieving his late wife. Leonard advised that Garth charged him $250.00 plus the charge of the Uber for every visit to his house on Charlotte Pike to assist in his grieving. According to Leonard, the arrangement didn’t become sexual until Garth introduced him to a drug he believed was called THCA. Leonard explained that he thought he was doing THCA but was actually doing crystal meth. Over time, Garth began asking for loans, which Leonard would give to his newfound male lover. He advised he had been manipulated into loaning Garth money several times throughout their relationship. Leonard estimates he loaned Garth around $20,000. Garth also was stealing from Leonard’s home. During one visit, he walked out with three iPads that were worth $400 each and refused to give them back. Garth also stole Leonard’s wife’s jewelry, which was worth approximately $15,000. Leonard showed officers text messages from Garth admitting that he was in possession of the iPads. Leonard wished to prosecute for the theft of his belongings, totaling $16,200.
DUI: William Moore jailed after interstate crash
28-year-old William Moore was taken into custody for driving under the influence on the night of October 15th. Officers responded to a call regarding a single-vehicle accident on the I-440W exit off I-65S. Moore told officers that his tires blew out, causing him to hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the road. When questioned, Moore admitted to having too much to drink and even stopped during a sobriety test because he knew he was “drunk driving.” He refused all further testing and was transported to booking.
Riley Bert bites the thigh of MNPD Officer during arrest; kicks another
22-year-old Riley Elizabeth Bert is jailed on a $6,500 bond after biting MNPD Officer George Poulos on his leg, as her teeth ripped his pants, kicking him in his thigh, and kicking Officer Dennis Diesel twice. Officers encountered Bert as she was standing outside a black truck that was parked in the center of Broadway in downtown Nashville. The driver, her boyfriend, stated she was extremely intoxicated and continued to jump out of the vehicle at least three times prior to police arrival. She refused to stay inside the vehicle and was eventually taken into custody. During the arrest, she was combative and assaulted both officers.
Parker Evans jailed after fight over girlfriend’s phone; he takes it from her and she pulls a gun to retrieve it
30-year-old Parker Evans admits to getting into a fight with his girlfriend, Samantha Risner, on October 15. The two argued over her possessing a video of him during a previous argument. He became upset and demanded that she delete the video. He followed her around the house in an attempt to take her phone and eventually shoved her to the ground, placing both knees on her and holding her neck and head to the floor. She eventually gave up the phone, and he let her go. Risner says she still feared for her safety, so she retrieved a handgun and demanded her phone back. She says she held it to her side, while Evans says she pointed it at him. He was taken into custody as the primary aggressor and transported to booking.