25-year-old Austin Lance was booked on February 18th after causing an accident on Edmondson Pike and Ashlawn Place. When the officer arrived, Lance said that he had hit another car but was unsure how it had happened. Lance appeared confused, had difficulty answering questions, and smelled of alcohol. Lance performed poorly on sobriety tests and admitted to drinking a four-pack of beer and a shot of vodka earlier that morning. Lance was then taken into custody for DUI.
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DUI: Joshua Thomas has 2-3 margaritas before speeding down I-40 East at 96mph
22-year-old Joshua Tristan Thomas sped on Interstate 40 East, driving at 96 mph in a 70-mph zone on February 17th. Officers observed this and activated their emergency equipment, initiating a traffic stop. Thomas pulled over to the right shoulder on the Exit 219 ramp. Officers approached, advising Thomas that he was going 26 mph over the posted limit, and asked for his driver’s credentials. Thomas told them he was coming from downtown Nashville and heading to his hotel, which was 5-10 minutes away. During their conversation, Thomas admitted to having 2-3 Margaritas earlier in the evening before consenting to sobriety tests and performing poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Thomas agreed to provide a blood sample and was transported to St. Thomas Midtown for the draw. Thomas was cited for speeding and then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
DUI: Donald Miller drinks before crashing work van into multiple vehicles
28-year-old Donald Miller was involved in a three-vehicle accident on I-24 late February 16th. Officers arrived and spoke with Miller, who advised them he was driving his white work van. Officers noticed him showing signs of impairment as he consented to sobriety tests, which he performed poorly on. After being informed of implied consent, Miller agreed to provide a blood sample. Miller was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Jordyn Denham assaults roommate during confrontation about microaggressions
20-year-old Jordyn Benet Denham and her friend, Mikayla Shaw, had a domestic dispute with her roommate, Shaniya Manae Peters, at Fisk University on the afternoon of February 2nd. On February 4th, officers were dispatched to Shane Hall of Fisk University and spoke with Peters, who advised that she confronted Denham about what she believed were microaggressions. Then, Denham left the room, returned 10 minutes later with Shaw, and initiated a verbal altercation. During this, Denham started pushing Peters with her chest and hands before striking her in the face. Shaw then joined in, and they took Peters to the floor, holding her there, asking her to stay to talk to them. Peters eventually freed herself and ran out of the room, which ended the scuffle. Officers observed multiple lacerations on the right side of Peters’ face as she advised that the incident caused a crack in the drywall. Denham was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on February 16th.
Alabama Tourist Freddie Kirby assaults girlfriend after she compliments singer at Whiskey River Saloon
25-year-old Alabama Tourist Freddie Fernando Kirby had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Adorien Jashea Covington, in downtown Nashville on February 15th. On February 16th, Covington spoke with officers when they arrived, telling them that she and Kirby went to a Predators game the day before and then went to Whiskey River Saloon shortly after. Covington stated she commented on the band singer’s attractiveness, which upset Kirby. This sparked an argument outside the bar, which turned physical when Kirby pushed her to the ground. Then, when they were on their way home in an Uber, Kirby was hitting her repeatedly, leaving visible injuries, so Covington exited the Uber and walked home. Covington said that she woke up around 5 a.m. to Kirby hitting her again. Covington suffered from a busted lip, a swollen eye, a laceration on her left shin, and bloodstains on her clothes. Detectives then spoke with Kirby, who told them he and Covington argued in downtown Nashville. Kirby stated the argument turned into a physical scuffle when she hit him, causing a minor laceration to his cheek. Kirby told officers that the injuries Covington suffered were in self-defense. Kirby was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Camden Jones has two beers at Kung Fu Saloon before causing crash
21-year-old Camden Jones crashed into another vehicle at the Thompson Lane and Powell Avenue intersection in the late hours of February 16th. NFD personnel spoke with officers when they arrived and advised them that Jones was highly intoxicated in the back of the ambulance. Jones was unaware of how the collision occurred and told officers he was headed home from Kung Fu Saloon. Jones stated that he had two shots of liquor and two beers an hour before driving. Officers noticed he was visibly impaired and had him transported to St. Thomas Medical Center for treatment. The other party involved told officers that Jones ran a red light and collided with his vehicle, resulting in him being transported to Vanderbilt for a broken leg. Jones was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Bryan Rodriguez-Teletor charged with rioting after being a spectator at a Nashville street takeover
18-year-old Bryan Rodriguez-Teletor reportedly observed a “street takeover” as a spectator on Nolensville Road late Saturday night, where multiple vehicles drove recklessly and took over the street, preventing lawful citizens from going about their business. Bryan was a passenger in a vehicle that was driven by a juvenile. When police attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle, it fled, and the juvenile failed to fully stop at three subsequent traffic stops.
Soldier Rico Brennan charged with DUI after leaving PLAY Dance Bar in Nashville
23-year-old soldier Rico Brennan reportedly drove through a flashing red light without stopping at 7th & Commerce in downtown Nashville on Saturday. Nearby officers observed and eventually caught up with the vehicle. During a traffic stop, officers noted visible signs of intoxication, and had to brace himself to stand once he exited the vehicle. He admitted to drinking “a couple of beers” at PLAY Dance Bar prior to driving. Once in custody, Brennan fell asleep multiple times and was transported to booking.
Ohio tourist Marilyn Richards assaults man after accepting his invitation to dinner at Opryland Hotel
40-year-old Marilyn Richards is charged with the assault of Justin Slade Dowdy, a man she met while in Nashville Friday. Dowdy invited her to dinner at 9 p.m. at a restaurant inside the Opryland Hotel, and she accepted. He arrived at the hotel before her, and she arrived a short time later with multiple members of her family. A male family member begins to assault Dowdy while Marily stands beside him. Marilyn then reaches down, picks up an item, and hits Dowdy in the forehead, causing him to bleed. She was charged with assault and transported to booking.
DUI: Jonathan Yancey jailed after falling asleep behind the wheel at intersection
25-year-old Jonathan Yancey was found asleep at the wheel of his vehicle while stopped in the middle of the roadway near Lebanon Pike and Donelson Pike just after 2 a.m. Saturday. NFD arrived and kept him warm in the back of the ambulance until police arrived. He admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the night, had slurred speech, and was visibly intoxicated. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence. He later clarified that he consumed one Bud Light Beer and one shot of Tequila prior to diving.