23-year-old Aidan Chenoweth was jailed this week as a result of a crash from June 2023 that took the life of Sofia Balk, a teenager from Missouri. The new warrants, which were issued earlier this month, charges Chenoweth with reckless homicide and two counts of reckless endangerment for injuries sustained to Dyln Jones and Cody Shelton. Police say both cars were traveling on I-24 when the Honda Accord, driven by Chenoweth, lost control and collided with the Ford Fusion, driven by Balk, before both crashed into a rock wall. All involved parties were transported to Vanderbilt. A witness stated Chenoweth passed him and multiple other vehicles while changing lanes at a high rate of speed. Police say data from the vehicle shows it was traveling at 95 mph seconds before the crash and was not in control of the vehicle. The two passengers in the Ford Fusion sustained major injuries to their bodies, and Chenoweth was pronounced dead at the hospital. He is free on a $55,000 bond.
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Courtney Rowe flips car after hitting guardrail with child in car, tells police “None of this is real.”
27-year-old Courtney Rowe was jailed on February 5th after crashing on I-40 with her four-year-old child in the backseat. Dickson County Sheriff’s deputies stated Rowe was speeding, and they attempted to pursue her but eventually had to break off due to safety concerns. While Rowe was in the ambulance, she stated that she sped away when police activated their blue lights and hit a guardrail, which caused her vehicle to flip. Officers observed her exhibiting “odd” behaviors, such as stating, “None of this is real,” “None of this matters,” and that the officers “Didn’t need to be afraid.” Rowe advised that she had not taken drugs or alcohol. She was taken into custody for reckless driving and aggravated child endangerment.
18-year-old Jaymarion Brand jailed after sending police on high-speed chase
18-year-old Jaymarion Brand was jailed on January 4th after reports of individuals getting out of a silver car and pulling on car door handles in the area of Benay Road. Officers searched the area and observed an individual wearing all-black clothing, pulling on the handle of a parked car in a driveway on Riverbend Drive. The individual saw the marked police car and ran to a stationary silver Toyota in the center of Riverbend Drive, with the engine running and the lights cut off. Brand entered the passenger’s seat, and the vehicle turned its lights on and accelerated toward the police before turning away right before hitting them and getting off the road. A traffic stop was attempted, and the police decided not to pursue. Moments later, the vehicle was spotted speeding over 100mph on Briley Parkway before fleeing into an apartment complex on Elm Pike. The vehicle’s occupants ditched the car behind the complex and fled on foot. A citizen flagged down officers and pointed toward the building where Brand was located. He was detained, and a bag containing approximately 22 grams of marijuana was found on him. He admitted being in the vehicle but denied being the driver. Inside the vehicle, a well-used window punch was found along with a gun holster, distal scales, and an additional 6 grams of marijuana. Brand’s cell phone was also located inside the vehicle. He told police that two other people were in the car and repeated that he was not the driver. The vehicle owner was contacted, who advised that she did not know either of the defendants and never permitted them to drive her car. Jaymarion Brand was taken into custody and charged with reckless endangerment, possession of burglary tools, unauthorized use of vehicle, possession or casual exchange, drug paraphernalia, and three counts of evading arrest.
DUI: Sebastian Cova runs man over after crashing into his car
22-year-old Sebastian Cova was jailed on January 1st after police responded to 4th Avenue North for a vehicle crash. Elijah Zeisloft told police that Cova crashed into his parked vehicle. When Elijah approached Cova to get his information, Cova attempted to flee the scene and struck his car a second time. Elijah was in front of Cova’s vehicle at this point, walking toward the driver’s seat. According to Elijah, Cova revved his engine before accelerating forward toward him and struck him in the leg before crashing into a gate. Officers smelled alcohol mixed with cologne as they spoke with Cova. He was unsteady on his feet and had watery eyes and dilated pupils. Cova performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody. Cova was charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, reckless driving, and driving without a license.
Photographer Heather Waterman chases after car that rear-ends her through neighborhoods
39-year-old Heather Waterman, owner of Momma Bear Nashville Photography, was the victim of a hit-and-run at Nolensville Pike on November 4th. A car fled the scene after it rear-ended Waterman’s 2012 Toyota Camry, so she followed it, engaging in a chase throughout neighborhoods with children and cul-de-sacs. The car ended up colliding with another vehicle, resulting in injuries to three people who were transported via ambulance. Waterman was booked on a citation for reckless endangerment on November 27th.
Street racer Lakota Young charged with rioting during Nashville takeover
20-year-old Lakota Young was jailed on November 19th after a group of street racers took over an intersection near Century Boulevard. Hermitage Precinct officers arrested four men from out of county early Sunday morning after they were found taking over the intersection of McGavock Pike at Century Boulevard doing donuts and burnouts in a white Dodge Charger.
Officers arrived at 1 a.m. to find more than 60 vehicles participating in the dangerous driving stunts. As they were approaching the intersection, they witnessed a man fire a gunshot into the air around bystanders and vehicles. A traffic stop was initiated on the Charger, which was blocking the roadway, when it fled from officers going more than 90 miles per hour onto Elm Hill Pike. Additional gunshots were seen coming from the Charger during the brief pursuit. A handgun and marijuana were recovered from underneath the rear driver’s side seat. That passenger, Lakota Young, 20, of Estill Springs, was charged with reckless endangerment with a weapon, drug possession, rioting and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Deontae Alexander fires handgun toward MDHA housing complex
19-year-old Deontae Alexander was booked on outstanding warrants from June, which allege that on May 18, he recklessly fired a semi-automatic pistol in the densely populated MDHA housing area near 14th Avenue South & Edgehill Ave. Several citizens were in the courtyard area as he fired toward another building that was occupied at the time. Deontae is under 21 and prohibited from possessing a firearm.
William Sellars jailed after reckless driving on motorcycle in Nashville
32-year-old William Sellars was jailed Sunday evening after officers responded to reports from Air One that multiple motorcycles were doing burnout donuts in a parking lot on Old Hickory Boulevard. The police report stated that Sellars was using his vehicle in a reckless manner, causing severe danger to the public, as there were many individuals present during the time of the incident. Air One also advised that Sellars put black tape on his license plate and was shaking hands and taking pictures with the audience at the event. Air One gave police a description of Sellars’ motorcycle, and police were able to identify him and place him into custody.
Ariel Huff jerks steering wheel while girlfriend is driving; upset over text messages
23-year-old Ariel Huff was riding in her girlfriend’s car on the way back to her apartment early on September 27th. Her girlfriend, Shai Anne Hanley, was driving, and Ariel was arguing with her about text messages after going through each other’s cell phones. Ariel grabbed the steering wheel during the argument and jerked it, causing the vehicle to veer across the road. Shai Anne pulled the vehicle over, fearing that Ariel would cause a car accident.
VIDEO: Brenten Jones climbs spotlight tower during Artic Monkeys concert at Ascend
26-year-old Brenten Jones entered a roped-off area and climbed a 40-foot spotlight tower at Ascend Amphitheater during the Arctic Monkeys concert on September 12th. The report states that two light operators in harnesses attempted to help Brenten down the tower, but he fought with them and refused to come down. After he eventually came down, police attempted to place him into custody, but he refused to comply with police, pulling his arms free during detainment. Brenten reportedly reeked of alcohol and was taken into custody.