Jordan William Nealy charged with child pornography; admits attraction to minors

34-year-old Jordan William Nealy was the Snapchat account holder responsible for uploading one child sexual abuse material file, a CSAM file, in a private message thread on May 19. The picture depicts a nude, prepubescent minor female in a sexually suggestive pose. The Metro Nashville Police Department was able to identify Nealy and uncover the message thread with the CSAM file that shows him discussing his sexual attraction to minors. Nealy was taken into custody for the sexual exploitation of a minor on November 20.

Zahnitra Rahshae Kelly charged after concealing two burritos at Love’s truck stop

27-year-old Zahnitra Rahshae Kelly was at Love’s on W Trinity Lane in March when officers were dispatched regarding a shoplifter. Jeffery Sauvie, security for Love’s, advised officers he observed Kelly pick up two burritos, hide them in her pocket, and go to the restroom. Then, Sauvie followed her, announced himself, detained her, and found the burritos in a nearby trash receptacle. He wished to prosecute, so Kelly was cited for theft. Kelly failed to appear in court in March and was taken into custody on November 19th.

Ashleigh Woods Wilson falls asleep driving with cup of wine in her hand

33-year-old Ashleigh Woods Wilson was sleeping in her vehicle in the middle of Murphy Rd. and West End Ave. on November 19th. Officers were dispatched to assist the Nashville Fire Department personnel and were advised Wilson had a cup of wine in her hand when they arrived. Wilson was visibly intoxicated as she told officers she had been drinking at a party before driving her vehicle. She refused to take sobriety tests but later provided a blood sample. Officers were notified of her previous driving under the influence charge in March 2015 and placed Wilson in custody for an open container violation and DUI-2nd offense.

Elizabeth Lynne Halpin too drunk to open her front door

32-year-old Elizabeth Halpin was jailed on Sunday morning after reports of loud banging at Lenox Place Apartments. The complainant advised it sounded like someone was trying to kick a door open. When the officers arrived, they witnessed Ms. Halpin throwing her body into the door of her apartment. They noticed that she was extremely intoxicated. They asked her several times for her SSN so they could identify her, but she repeatedly responded with her address. She was escorted to the ground floor and placed under arrest as she was a danger to herself and becoming an annoyance to others in the complex. A search of her purse revealed she had her house keys during the incident.

Roneka Byrd hits girlfriend in face during drunken dispute

28-year-old Roneka Byrd was jailed on November 16th after assaulting her girlfriend at their home on Lebanon Pike. Terreona Howard told police that she and Byrd were at home drinking together when Byrd became upset for an unknown reason. Byrd then aggressively approached Howard and tried to hit her in the face but missed. Howard tried to defend herself but ended up being hit in the face, getting scratched on her chest and injuring her wrist. Due to the statements and the injuries, Ms. Byrd was determined to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.

DUI: Thomas Fields drinks “two beers” at Hooters before driving

55-year-old Thomas Fields was jailed on Saturday after causing an accident on Gallatin Pike North and Conference Drive. Fields admitted to rear-ending another vehicle with his Dodge Charger at the traffic light. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to Skyline ER for the injuries he sustained during the accident.  Officers observed Fields using his vehicle to balance himself. He had a noticeable odor of alcohol coming from his breath, along with watery, glassy eyes. He admitted to officers that he had two beers before the accident while he was at Hooters. Fields agreed to a breath sample and blew a .229% BAC on a breathalyzer.

19-year-old Labronte House flees police after attempted traffic stop

19-year-old Labronte House was jailed on November 16th after police observed a Honda Civic with an inoperable brake light. Detectives also observed two vehicle occupants who were not utilizing their seatbelts. The vehicle sped off when the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Ashwood Avenue. The officers then turned off their lights and sirens and chose not to pursue the vehicle. The aviation unit covertly followed the vehicle to Cedar Lane and Hawthorne Place, where the passenger exited. The car then continued to speed until it reached crestmoor, where an awaiting MNPD detective had deployed spike strips. The spikes left the vehicle inoperable, but Mr. House continued driving to Abbott Martin Road before exiting and being taken into custody. It was later discovered that he was driving without a valid driver’s license.

Preston Jimenez assaults security guards at Second Fiddle Nightclub

23-year-old Preston Jimenez was jailed Saturday night after officers were flagged down by security at the Second Fiddle nightclub on Broadway. The security advised officers that Jimenez was refused entrance, assaulted security because of this, and refused to leave the front of the building. As the officers were walking over to the entrance of the nightclub, they observed Jimenez throw a punch and kick at another security guard. The security guards helped restrain Jimenez so the officers could handcuff him. Officers observed the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. He slurred as he exclaimed that he was going to find the officer later and “beat the officer’s ass.”  

Christopher Mercado drunkenly throws ex-girlfriend, tells her “Get the fuck out my way!”

45-year-old Christopher Mercado was jailed Thursday night after assaulting his ex-girlfriend at their home on Kirkwall Drive. Heather Brown told officers that she and Mercado live in the same house but are separated and have separate bedrooms. She explained that he came home drunk and became aggressive. He entered her room and followed her into the bathroom while arguing with her. Mercado then began throwing her belongings against the wall and bathroom floor. Heather was cornered and believed that he would hurt her. Mercado then walked up to Heather, said, “Get the fuck out my way,” grabbed her by the wrist, and pushed her against the wall in the bathroom. When Heather told Mercado that she was calling the police, he became upset and responded, “You bitch, I can’t believe you’d do that,” and drove away drunk from the scene.

Scott Hamrick found overdosing in car at Starbucks

37-year-old Scott Hamrick overdosed on Charlotte Ave. in the afternoon of September 14th. Claire Brown and Bethany Fielder, two Starbucks employees, advised officers that Hamrick had passed out in his vehicle with a needle in his arm, and they broke the front window of the car for paramedics. Officers observed the needle and a small bag of cocaine in the vehicle before citing Hamrick for driving under the influence. A warrant was issued on October 13th, and Hamrick was taken into custody.