Desiree Hester steals over $1,000 in merchandise from Carter’s

28-year-old Desiree Hester and Kayla Coons stole merchandise from Carters on Cane Ridge Parkway at 5:30 p.m. on February 5th. They were observed on video entering the store and loading up two baskets with $1000.00 worth of items. Coons then told Carter’s employees that she left her wallet in the car, so she went to her car and returned as if she was going to pay. This was when Hester opened the door, and both fled in a vehicle registered to Coons’ Greer Road residence. The police interviewed Coons on February 15th, during which she admitted to taking the merchandise and identified Hester. A warrant was issued for Hester’s arrest on February 19th. Hester was booked on the citation of theft on March 16th.

DUI: Kyle Thompson crashes car into utility pole, tells police he “just saw the pole and hit it”

36-year-old Kyle William Thompson crashed his car into a utility pole near The Temple on Harding Pike late March 26th. When officers arrived, they observed that the pole was split in half and that the vehicle had sustained significant damage. Bystanders pointed at Thompson, sitting in an embankment beside a tree without shoes. Officers approached him, during which they noticed he reeked of alcohol, showing signs of intoxication. While in the NFD ambulance, he said, “Just saw the pole and hit it.” Thompson added that he was driving from his Bellevue apartment to pick up a friend from the bar. Thompson admitted to drinking two Budweiser Beers about an hour and a half before driving. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and refused to provide a chemical sample after being explained implied consent. Thompson was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.

Blake Newell drunkenly attempts to enter Music City Center, tells police woman assaulted him

40-year-old Blake Newell was taken into custody for public intoxication on March 26th. Officers received a call regarding a male, later identified as Newell, being hit by a female near 7th Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. When officers arrived, they noticed Newell was trying to enter the Music City Center. Officers also noticed he had a laceration on the right side of his forehead. Newell showed signs of impairment as he told them that he had been hit by a female who had stolen his phone. He refused medical attention and demanded to be taken back to his hotel. Newell admitted to drinking and then referred to the officers as the “Memphis Police Department,” so they deemed him unable to care for himself and then detained him.

Kayla Coons steals $1,000 worth of items from Carters

28-year-old Kayla Coons and Desiree Hester stole merchandise from Carters on Cane Ridge Parkway at 5:30 p.m. on February 5th. They were observed on video entering the store and loading up two baskets with $1000.00 worth of items. Coons told employees that she left her wallet in the car, so she went to her car and returned as if she was going to pay. Hester then opened the door, and both fled in a white Chrysler registered to Coons’ Greer Road residence. The police interviewed her on February 15th, during which she admitted to taking the merchandise and then was cited for the incident. Coons failed to pay the fines or appear in court on March 12th. Coons was booked on the citation of theft on March 21st.

Naquin Dickson booked after trespassing at Christ Cathedral Church

67-year-old Naquin Dickson was observed her trespassing at the Christ Cathedral Church on February 17th. Officers responded for an alarm and arrived at the church. Officers checked the area and did not find anything unusual. As officers were beginning to leave, they observed Dickson emerge from inside the church and stand in the doorway. Officers spoke with Dickson, she told them that she had a blue jacket with her cigarettes sitting just inside the doorway. This confirmed that Dickson had trespassed inside the church. The church has a valid trespass waiver on file for Dickson. Dickson was booked on the citation on March 20th.

18-Year-Old Stasia Ingram breaks boyfriend’s $350 laptop during argument at Drake Motel

18-year-old Stasia Ingram had a domestic incident with Javaughn White, her boyfriend, at the Drake Motel on Murfreesboro Pike in the early hours of March 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with White, who stated he and Ingram had a verbal altercation because he was “not communicating with her as she desired.” White said that this made her angry, which was when she took a box of McDonald’s French fries and poured them on him. White added that her actions were offensive and provocative. As the dispute continued, Ingram broke his $350 laptop in half. Ingram was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Drunk and Naked: David Lariviere breaks into Bourbon Street Blues Bar, says he had “a stomach ache”

49-year-old David Lariviere caused the security alarm to go off at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar in the early hours of March 25th. When the officers arrived, they noticed Lariviere fully naked, walking away from them. Officers told Lariviere to sit down and talk with them. He told officers he had a “stomach ache” and was “using the bathroom.” Officers observed feces on his leg while detaining him. The bar was closed three hours before officers arrived. As officers investigated, they found that Lariviere had soiled himself on the second floor after finding his clothes. Lariviere told officers that he had four alcoholic beverages, then said he had nine drinks, and then lastly said he had seven. Lariviere was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Andreas Tsinakis booked after stealing $155.36 worth of groceries from Target

44-year-old Andreas Tsinakis tried to steal merchandise from the Target on White Bridge Pike late March 2nd. Larry Seiber, an employee at Target, spoke with officers when they arrived, advising Tsinakis had been caught concealing $155.36 worth of groceries and outdoor items into a bag. Seiber added that this was his second time shoplifting at the location and that the business would be prosecuting. When officers detained Tsinakis, Seiber told him he was trespassed from all Target Locations. Tsinakis was cited for the incident that day. Tsinakis was booked on the citation of theft on March 19th.

Richard Thorpe harasses bystanders after being kicked out of Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk

47-year-old Richard Thorpe was escorted out of Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk by security at around 9:50 p.m. on March 24th. After this, officers observed Thorpe harassing bystanders outside of the bar. Officers approached him and attempted to provide him with a safe ride to his hotel. Thorpe showed multiple signs of impairment and could not give officers an address of where he would be staying for the night. So, officers deemed him a danger to not able to care for himself. Thorpe was taken into custody for public intoxication.