30-year-old Nick Gruel was arguing with a woman outside of Play Dance Bar on Church Street in the early hours of Saturday morning when he reportedly became overly aggressive. Security attempted to intervene, and as they pressed up against him to separate the two, he struck bouncer Charles Kirkland in the chest and began to grapple with security, injuring the knee of one of the guards. Metro Nashville Police arrived to find him visibly intoxicated and reviewed the footage from the security cameras. Gruel was taken into custody for public intoxication and assault.
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Hani Bushra sold alcohol to a minor at 12th & Pine Spirits & Wine
56-year-old Hani Bushra was issued a citation on September 20th when he sold a bottle of On The Rocks The Old Fashioned to a cooperating 19-year-old underage shopper after an undercover TABC agent conducted an operation at 12th & Pine Wine & Spirits & Cigars. The Bushra checked the customer’s ID, which had a birthdate of 01/27/2004. He was booked on the citation this week.
Jessica Royster pistol-whips her husband’s ex wife
40-year-old Jessica Royster was arrested after she was caught on video pistol whipping her husband’s ex-wife, Yasmine Easley, over a custody disagreement on October 17th outside of the Nashville Rescue Mission. Following verbal arguments that lasted throughout the day, Easley was upset with Royster because she does not have custody of her children, along with stating that the defendant is abusive toward them. The fight broke out when the defendant drove to the Nashville Rescue Mission and found the victim sitting on the sidewalk. The defendant pulled out a handgun and proceeded to strike Easley multiple times in the face, causing bleeding from the forehead.
After Easley was able to pull the handgun from Royster, she handed it to Nashville Rescue Mission staff. After losing the handgun, the defendant got into her vehicle and drove off before police arrived. In addition to the Nashville Rescue Mission staff, there was also surveillance video that showed the altercation with the firearm. Due to the damage to the victim and video evidence, a warrant was issued for criminal trespass, weapon possession with intent, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was arrested on October 18th.
Tourist Samuel Wilson too drunk and disorderly at Nashville Soccer game
34-year-old Samuel Wilson was taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct on October 17th. Officers were working at a soccer game on Benton Ave. when they were called to Lot 7 regarding a disorderly person. Wilson was screaming at security personnel and arguing with them as officers arrived. Officers observed Wilson to be a general nuisance, showing visible signs of intoxication, and he was taken into custody.
Kyshawn Roberts jailed after fleeing from stolen car
22-year-old Kyshawn Roberts was arrested on the evening of October 17th after being seen fleeing the scene of a stopped stolen vehicle on Summercrest Boulevard. A 2019 Dodge Durango was reported stolen from Bartlett, Tennessee, and tracked to Summercrest Boulevard, where it stopped. An MNPD helicopter witnessed the defendant fleeing from the direction of the stopped vehicle and running through the apartment complex on Summercrest Blvd. After being stopped and searched by police, Roberts was found to have an eight-gram plastic package containing marijuana.
After being read his Miranda Rights, the defendant admitted to being in the vehicle but stated he wasn’t driving. Roberts stated another occupant said police were trying to use road spikes ahead of the group fleeing. Roberts also admitted to the package being marijuana. A detective also said there was surveillance video from Bell Road showing the defendant in the driver’s seat.
David Martin jailed for impersonating a security guard, carrying a Russian Makarov pistol
52-year-old David Martin was arrested for being a felon in possession of a handgun and impersonating a licensed security guard on October 17th. Officers observed Martin approaching a market on Buchanan St. wearing a black ballistic-style vest labeled “security” and a black handgun on his right hip. Martin has a felony conviction for second-degree murder and was unable to provide any license regarding him being armed security. Officers removed a 9mm Russian Makarov with one in the chamber and eight rounds in the magazine from Martin’s hip before taking him into custody.
Leidi Moreno charged with assaulting Arturo Juarez during argument over car
38-year-old Leidi Moreno was arrested on October 19th for domestic assault after she and Arturo Juarez got into a verbal argument regarding Moreno’s car being wrecked. Juarez told officers that Moreno began to shove him and tried to grab him by the face, leaving a scratch on his right cheek. Moreno was determined to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.
Randall Heflin charged with DUI after drinking Mike’s Hard Lemonade
38-year-old Randall Heflin was arrested for driving under the influence on October 19th. Officers observed Heflin failing to maintain his lane and conducted a traffic stop on him. Helfin had a cold, empty Mike’s Hard Lemonade can in his center console and refused to take sobriety tests when asked. Officers noticed Heflin to be visibly intoxicated when stepping out of the vehicle. Heflin was read implied consent and admitted to having two beers in 5 hours. He was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Conrad Cannon, 84, strikes grandson in forehead with metal broom handle
84-year-old Conrad Cannon was jailed Thursday afternoon after hitting his grandson with a broom. According to Matthew Walker, as he was getting ready for work, his grandfather told him to clean the house. He stated that he told his grandfather he was getting ready for work and didn’t have time to clean the house when Cannon became angry and hit him in the forehead with a metal broom handle. When Cannon was questioned, he told police that his grandson was threatening him and admitted that he hit him with a broom. He explained that the threats Matthew made were “hit me, hit me” and cussing at him. Matthew wished to press charges, and his grandfather was taken into custody.
Markesha Faulkner charged after punching man in his face
25-year-old Markesha Faulkner was booked on October 18th for an assault that occurred on September 21st. Larry Cooley and Faulkner were involved in a scuffle at his apartment on Hickory Hollow Terrace. Cooley stated that Faulkner punched him in the face and side of the head. Cooley sustained visible injuries to his lip and wanted to prosecute for the assault.