67-year-old Joe Lee Sparks was speeding on I-24 East near mile marker 55.8 around 12:19 a.m. on April 6th. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed his Nissan Murano going 86 mph in a 70 mph zone, weaving in and out of traffic. Officers activated their sirens, and Sparks pulled over to the right shoulder of Exit 57, Haywood Lane, ramp, partially in the travel lane. Before officers approached, they instructed Sparks to pull directly in front of them. Sparks exited his Murano without being instructed to, so officers asked him to return to his vehicle, where they informed him why they stopped him. Sparks told them his wife had to use the restroom, causing him to speed. As officers spoke with Sparks, they noticed he had a slight alcoholic odor, so they asked if he had anything to drink. He admitted to having one beer and later told them he had a mixed cocktail. Sparks showed numerous signs of intoxication while he explained that he and his wife were heading home from a family gathering at his sister-in-law’s. Officers asked him, using a scale from 1-10, to grade himself on his impairment level, to which he replied, “Three.” Then, Sparks consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being explained implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. Sparks was taken into custody for driving under the influence and speeding.
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Phenix Gleaves breaks into home, assaults multiple family members during altercation
22-year-old Phenix Gleaves was involved in an altercation with his step-brother, Joshua Vance, at Stagner Road on April 7th. When officers arrived, they saw Phenix talking to his father, Jason Gleaves. Once contact was made, officers could assess that Phenix was highly intoxicated. Phenix was asked what had happened, so he informed officers that he had been drinking. Phenix also stated that he and Vance got into a fight. Jason told officers that he saw that Phenix was intoxicated, so he told him to go sleep it off. This, however, led to Phenix following around Jason and screaming at him. Jason was able to separate himself from Phenix, but Phenix ended up pushing him. Jason recovered, entered his residence, locked the door, and contacted law enforcement. Vance heard the commotion and came outside to see what was going on. When he came outside, Phenix started yelling at him too. Seeing this from his window, Jason told Vance to go back inside, which he did. This made Phenix more upset, prompting him to bang on the windows to get Vance’s attention. Once unsuccessful, Phenix went back to the front door and began punching it until he was able to create a hole big enough to fit a human being. Phenix started reaching inside and successfully grabbed Vance, pulling him through the door. Once Phenix got hold of Vance, he started attacking him. Trying to defend himself, Vance hit Phenix in the face until he could create enough distance to run away. Phenix Gleaves was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault with bodily injury, domestic assault with fear of bodily injury, aggravated burglary, and vandalism.
DUI: Allison Barner tells police she has to throw up after crashing in parking lot
23-year-old Allison Barner drove into Charity Marshall’s vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping center on Thompson Lane late April 6th. Marshall called the police regarding the incident, stating that Barner exited her car, screaming, “I am drunk.” When officers arrived, they spoke with Tywan Easley, a witness, who said he saw Barner hit the back of Marshall’s car before driving over a curb and stopping behind the shopping center. Marshall told the officers that she assisted Barner to the bathroom after she exited her vehicle. When officers tried to speak with Barner, they noticed she reeked of alcohol and was unresponsive to their questions. Afterward, NFD personnel helped her into the back of an ambulance, where they had to hold her up to walk. Barner then refused to go to the hospital, so officers assisted her into their patrol car. She refused to take sobriety tests and told the officers that she felt like she was going to throw up, so they helped her get out of the backseat and over to the grass. Barner was then taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Taylor Gorzki assaults ex-boyfriend during argument at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar
22-year-old Taylor Lynn Gorzki had a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Guillermo Ochoa, late April 5th. Ochoa was at Honky Tonk Central when he called the police and stated he and Gorzki had a verbal argument over their relationship status at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar. Ochoa told Gorzki they were not going to get back together, so she pushed him. He added that they have a history of domestic incidents and showed officers the bruises on his chest. Ochoa said he was fearful that Gorzki would continue attacking him, so he pushed her. Then, Ochoa told officers that he and a friend tried to leave Jason Aldean’s, but she followed them to Honky Tonk Central. After this, officers located Gorzki, who explained that she was upset and pushed him. Officers also spoke with Breana Victoria Caldwell, a witness, who shared a similar statement. Caldwell told officers that Gorzki got mad and pushed Ochoa. Gorzki was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Jamie Thomas punches wife, security guard in face during incident at Westin Hotel
33-year-old Jamie Thomas had a domestic incident with his wife, Sharon Oring, at the Westin Hotel in the early hours of April 7th. Security at the hotel alerted the authorities, and when officers arrived, they advised them that Thomas was extremely intoxicated and refused to leave the property. Officers located him behind the hotel near some stairs and asked him what had happened, to which he replied, “Absolutely nothing has occurred.” Security told the police that he had punched his wife and a security guard in the face. Oring confirmed that Thomas hit her in the face but did not know if it was open or closed-handed. She said she was hit during the altercation between Thomas and security. Thomas was taken into custody for domestic assault, criminal trespass, and public intoxication.
David Marroquin hits girlfriend, tries to take daughter from her during altercation
23-year-old David Andres Marroquin had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Jasmin Andrea Aldana Oliva, at their shared unit at The Knolls Apartments on April 8th. Upon arrival, officers were approached by multiple witnesses, who stated Marroquin and Oliva were in a “struggle,” pushing and pulling at each other. Witnesses added that Marroquin was trying to take Oliva’s daughter from her. Then, Oliva advised detectives that Marroquin had gotten drunk, so she wanted to leave their apartment. While she was trying to leave, Marroquin hit her on the left side of her face while trying to take her child. When officers asked Marroquin about the occurrence, he stated he did not know what happened. Marroquin was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Hunter Williams fights juveniles with his wife on Broadway after being kicked out of Honky Tonk Central
23-year-old Hunter Williams and his wife, Sabrina Smith, were seen outside Honky Tonk Central arguing with kids on April 5th. Officers observed Williams punching a lightbox outside Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row after he and his wife were kicked out. William seemed visibly irate and displayed several signs of intoxication. Shortly after, officers saw the couple across the street at Honky Tonk Central. Smith appeared to be calming Williams down until they both got into an argument with two disorderly juveniles. After arguing, a fight broke out between the four. Hunter Williams was then taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Ashley Bishop steals packages from UPS warehouse
33-year-old Ashley Renee Bishop stole packages from the UPS warehouse on April 5th. Warehouse employees told officers that packages were missing, so they investigated. Bishop was observed on camera having packages in her bag as she walked through the X-ray scanner. Before the officers arrived, security held Bishop in their office. Bishop admitted to stealing the merchandise and then was taken into custody for theft.
Dustin Farrell stumbles up jet bridge after drinking at Nashville International Airport
31-year-old Dustin James Farrell was taken into custody for public intoxication on April 6th. Around 4:40 p.m., the Nashville Airport Police Department received a call regarding an intoxicated passenger, later identified as Farrell. When officers located him, they noticed Farrell was stumbling up the jet bridge and reeking of alcohol. Farrell stated he had consumed alcohol before his flight. Officers asked him if he knew where he was, and he said he was in Virginia trying to get to Nashville. Then, Farrell told officers the wrong day of the week, so they deemed him unable to care for himself. Farrell was transported to booking and transferred to deputies’ custody.
David Hamilton-Tweedale found walking along I-40 West after night on the town
47-year-old David James Hamilton-Tweedale was walking on I-40 West near Exit 209A in the early hours of April 6th. Upon arrival, officers observed him walking eastbound on the freeway, approached him, and noticed he reeked of alcohol. Hamilton-Tweedale stated he was not in a vehicle and had been out drinking. Officers deemed him a danger to himself and others, so he was detained for the incident. Hamilton-Tweedale was taken into custody for public intoxication.