19-year-old David Porter rode as a passenger in a blue Dodge Caravan suspected of having individuals shoot their firearms into the air near Joy Circle on December 28th. Officers located the blue Caravan and conducted a traffic stop on Edwin Street. Porter and the other occupants, Isaiah Foster, and Joshua Smith, were asked to exit the vehicle. Under Miranda, Porter claimed the silver Smith and Wesson pistol under his seat belonged to him and admitted to shooting it in the air. He was booked on the citations of disorderly conduct and weapon possession on January 24th.
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Ronzell Brown throws water on woman, violates bond conditions
24-year-old Ronzell Brown threw water on Alexis Shavon at an apartment on Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard on January 22nd. After being dispatched to the address, officers recognized the involved parties and checked to see if his bond conditions were still active, and they were, restricting him from being at the residence or contacting Shavon. She advised Brown was inside and that everything was okay. Brown came to the door and was taken into custody for violating the conditions of his release by contacting the victim and being at the residence.
Rainee Gregg blows 0.295% BAC after Briley Parkway crash
29-year-old Rainee Gregg had a single-car accident where she collided with a concrete guardrail near Briley Parkway and Kenton Place in the early hours of January 22nd. Gregg was sitting in the driver’s seat when the officers arrived. They opened the door and noticed several open Budweiser cans on the driver’s side floorboard. Gregg was unsteady as she walked away from the vehicle with a minor scratch on her head but refused medical attention. Officers observed her to be visibly intoxicated as she admitted to drinking three cocktails at a company party. She consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, refused to do another test, and told them that this would be the time that she called an Uber. They detained her, and read her implied consent, then she agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.295% BAC. She further explained that she was coming from Jasper’s and had consumed 3-4 tequila sodas at a post-holiday company party. Gregg was taken into custody for an open container violation and driving under the influence.
Jason Hall assaults family member over frozen pipes
31-year-old Jason Hall had an altercation with a family member, Jeremy Hall, at their residence on January 20th. Jeremy advised officers that the argument started because their water pipes were frozen. Jason blamed Jeremy for it, became irate, entered the living room where he was, and threw him to the floor, causing him to bust his lips before placing him in a chokehold and not letting go until other family members pulled him off. Jason was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Stacey Cross booked on DUI citation from September
40-year-old Stacey Cross had a car accident where his vehicle flipped into a ditch, injuring him and his two other passengers near Archwood Drive on September 21st. One of the passengers advised officers that they were coming from a nearby bar after having a few alcoholic beverages. Kimberly, another passenger, stated she asked Cross if he was OK to drive, to which he replied yes. Cross was visibly intoxicated and could not perform any sobriety tests due to injuries, according to police. All three occupants involved were transported to Skyline Emergency Room. Officers were informed that Cross was the driver and asked him questions regarding the accident, but he was noncompliant. He was issued a citation for the DUI and was initially scheduled to self-book in October. Cross was eventually taken into custody for driving under the influence on January 20th.
Ronny Edmonds flees from THP Troopers — they wait for him in his neighborhood
18-year-old Ronny Edmonds sped past a THP Trooper on January 19th and crossed several lanes of traffic, nearly colliding with another vehicle. The Trooper attempted a traffic stop, and Edmonds slowed his white BMW as if he were complying. Suddenly, Edmonds accelerated to 90 mph and sped away. Due to the snow and ice covering the road, it was not safe to pursue in real time; however, the Trooper recorded his license plate number. Troopers relocated to his neighborhood and observed him pulling into his driveway on Jay Street just twenty minutes later. Edmonds was taken into custody. A bag containing 12 grams of marijuana was found in the center console.
DUI: Bridgett Milroy had “three drinks” prior to crash
28-year-old Bridgett Milroy was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Firestone Parkway in the early morning hours of January 22nd. Officers arrived and observed Milroy in her vehicle in a ditch with the airbags deployed. When they were able to get her out, she refused medical attention, stating she was uninjured. As she spoke, they noticed her to be visibly intoxicated, and then she admitted to having “three drinks.” Officers conducted sobriety tests, and she performed poorly. Milroy was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Brian Doherty — too drunk to taxi in downtown Nashville
31-year-old Brian Doherty was extremely intoxicated on Broadway late Sunday night. A taxi driver flagged officers down regarding Doherty being inside his taxi but refusing to provide a destination to where he was going. Officers spoke with him and noticed his level of impairment as he repeatedly refused to give his address. Officers believed he was a danger to himself, placed him in custody for public intoxication, and transported him to booking.
Cory Gardner uses Tesla to strike motorist who cut him off in traffic
33-year-old Cory Gardner used his Tesla T-3 to strike another vehicle that had cut him off in traffic. Police say a vehicle cut him off on Northcreek Blvd in Goodlettsville on December 19. As both vehicles approached the intersection at Long Hollow Pike, Cory was in the left lane, and the other vehicle in the right. When the light turned green, Cory turned right from the left lane, striking the vehicle that had cut him off earlier. He was cited for reckless driving and booked on that charge this week.
Taylor Riley charged with DUI after “two green tea shots”
28-year-old Taylor Riley was speeding down the roadway just after 2 a.m. Saturday when officers observed her slow down erratically while swapping between lanes, and eventually coming to a stop across two lanes of travel on Gallatin Pike. She was slow to respond to officers who approached her, and stated she had consumed “two green tea shots” before driving. She showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and blew a 0.160% BAC on a breathalyzer.