57-year-old Bura Lawson III placed a plastic grocery bag with feces on Andrea McKellar’s Ring doorbell camera at her 28th Avenue North residence on March 20th. This was captured on her Ring Doorbell camera. Officers encountered Lawson III on March 13th and March 23rd, which was filmed on their body cam. Then, officers compared both sets of footage and identified Lawson III. On March 28th, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Lawson III was booked on the summons of vandalism on April 23rd.
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Nilufar Makhsudova leaves child alone in car to shop at One Hundred Oaks Mall
31-year-old Nilufar Makhsudova left her child in her car unattended near One Hundred Oaks Mall on Thomson Lane in the early hours of March 28th. At around 11:10 a.m., a concerned citizen observed this and alerted VUPD. Makhsudova returned to her vehicle around 11:30 a.m. and told officers she left her baby in the car to go inside the shopping center. Makhsudova was then cited for the incident. Makhsudova was later booked on the citation of an unattended child in a motor vehicle on April 23rd.
18-year-old Abdulrahman Elsaadawy drag races down Murfreesboro Pike
18-year-old Abdulrahman Elsaadawy was observed driving slowly next to another vehicle before speeding off near Murfreesboro Pike and Foster Avenue on March 30th .Officers conducted a traffic stop, where they detained and mirandized Elsaadawy. Elsaadawy then admitted to “taking off” after the car next to him. Then, officers cited him for the occurrence. Elsaadawy was later booked on the citation of drag racing on April 23rd.
Sydney Justice speeds down I-40 West, tells officers she was late picking up her son
26-year-old Sydney Lane Justice was speeding on I-40 West in the afternoon hours of April 23rd, 2023. Officers observed her going 91 mph in a 70 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop. Justice told officers she was late picking up her son. Officers cited her for the incident that day. Then, Justice failed to appear in court on August 18th, 2023. Justice was booked on the citation of speeding over 75 mph on April 25th, 2024.
Robert Williamson struggles to stand up after drinking at Nashville International Airport
37-year-old Robert James Williamson was taken into custody for public intoxication on April 25th. At around 9:25 p.m., officers were called to the TSA checkpoint at BNA Airport regarding an intoxicated individual, later identified as Williamson. When they arrived, they noticed he struggled to stand up and reeked of alcohol. Officers repeatedly asked him to provide them with his driver’s license, during which he kept forgetting what he was doing. Then, Williamson told them he traveled with a co-worker, who was already at her gate. So, officers asked him if he could call her to ensure his safety, but he did not. Officers deemed him unable to care for himself and then detained him for the occurrence.
Kerrianne Horvatin deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
45-year-old Kerrianne Horvatin was taken into custody for public intoxication on April 25th. At around 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Southwest Ticket Counter at BNA Airport. Upon arrival, they located Horvatin and spoke with Southwest Airlines employees, who advised them that she had been denied boarding due to her level of intoxication, adding that she had fallen nearly four times. Then, Horvatin told officers that she had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages before arriving at the airport, including while riding in her Uber. She could not locate her items, refused assistance finding a hotel for the night, and demanded to stay on airport property. She was then detained for the incident.
DUI: Paul Armstrong swerves between lanes in pickup truck after leaving Waffle House
57-year-old Paul Landon Armstrong swerved in his GMC pickup truck near White Bridge Pike and Woodmont Boulevard around 10:44 p.m. on April 24th. After he crossed the double yellow line, officers conducted a traffic stop, where they approached the passenger side and noticed he reeked of alcohol. Armstrong then stated he had drank two beers at an unknown location on Centennial Boulevard before going to Waffle House. Armstrong consented to sobriety tests and showed multiple signs of impairment. Then, after being read implied consent, he did not tell officers if he refused or agreed to provide a sample and requested to call an attorney. Armstrong was taken into custody for driving under the influence on April 25th.
DUI: Paige Bryden has 2 Vodka Sodas at Ole Red before crashing her car
28-year-old Paige Bryden had a car accident near Ewing Drive and Brick Church Pike around 11:30 p.m. on April 25th. When officers arrived, they investigated and noticed she had a slight alcoholic odor. Bryden consented to sobriety tests in the parking lot and admitted to having two vodka sodas at Ole Red before driving. She showed impairment during two tests, adding that she was a yoga teacher, explaining her balance on the third test, where she showed no signs. Bryden agreed to provide a chemical sample after being read implied consent, and then she was Mirandized. Officers reported that she was argumentative but non-combative while constantly apologizing for her actions. Then, after her blood draws, Bryden told officers that she did not realize she had “lost that much weight.” Paige was taken into custody for driving under the influence on April 26th.
Booster Jasmine Broyles steals $2,725 worth of merchandise from Tanger Outlets’ Nike Factory store
27-year-old Jasmine Nicole Broyles was one of three black females who stole merchandise from the Antioch Pike Walgreens on March 15th. Elana Robinson, a Walgreens employee, stated that the three females entered the store at different times, adding that two of them exited the store and walked to a silver Honda Accord parked near the front door. At the same time, the third female grabbed two easter baskets totaling $50, exited without paying, and entered the rear passenger seat of the same Honda Accord. They all then fled the scene in the vehicle. After investigating, officers identified Broyles via surveillance, where she was observed entering the driver’s seat of the Honda Accord, acting as the “getaway driver.” A warrant was issued for her arrest on April 9th.
Additionally, on March 18th, Broyles was one of seven people who walked into the Nike Factory store at Tanger Outlets and started taking multiple items off the shelves, totaling $2,725. Officers noted that they took as much merchandise as they could carry, ranging from all sizes, consistent with behaviors from other retail crime groups who shoplift for resale. The location had surveillance footage, which helped officers identify Broyles. Then, another warrant was issued for her arrest on April 23rd. Broyles was taken into custody for retail crime and facilitating a theft on April 25th.
Gregory Middleton resists arrest after not paying his tab at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk
46-year-old Gregory Middleton could not pay his tab at Kid Rock’s Bar in the early hours of April 26th. Officers were flagged down and advised of the situation. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the staff, who stated the patron, later identified as Middleton, had an outstanding tab of $201.18, and his card kept declining. Middleton told them he had another card in his wallet, which was in his vehicle, so officers escorted him there. Then, he said his name was “Patrick Garvis,” despite the credit card he tried using at the bar having the name “Paul E. Valente” on it. Officers also noticed his vehicle was registered to a “Gregory Middleton.” He could not find his wallet, so he entered the driver’s seat and started the car as if he were leaving. Officers talked him into getting out of the car and walked him back to the bar.
At the bar, Middleton stated he could pay using Apple Pay, but his phone was dead. The bar employees stated the business did not accept Apple Pay as a form of payment. Middleton could not cover his tab, could not order a way home, and was too intoxicated to drive or be alone, so officers detained him. As Middleton was detained, officers located 1.1 grams of marijuana in a yellow bag in his pocket. While trying to arrest him, he stiffened his arms and tried to push his body backward toward officers until they placed him into their patrol car. Then, Middleton refused to give officers his name or social security number, and they could not verify his identity with the names he provided. Middleton was taken into custody for theft of service, resisting arrest, and simple possession. Officers later discovered his name was Gregory Middleton.