Parker Evans jailed after fight over girlfriend’s phone; he takes it from her and she pulls a gun to retrieve it

30-year-old Parker Evans admits to getting into a fight with his girlfriend, Samantha Risner, on October 15. The two argued over her possessing a video of him during a previous argument. He became upset and demanded that she delete the video. He followed her around the house in an attempt to take her phone and eventually shoved her to the ground, placing both knees on her and holding her neck and head to the floor. She eventually gave up the phone, and he let her go. Risner says she still feared for her safety, so she retrieved a handgun and demanded her phone back. She says she held it to her side, while Evans says she pointed it at him. He was taken into custody as the primary aggressor and transported to booking.

Branko Rabrenovich deemed too drunk for downtown Nashville.

28-year-old Branko Rabrenovich was jailed late Saturday night after refusing to leave the Sun Diner in downtown Nashville when asked to do so. He was visibly intoxicated and reeked of alcohol. Officers attempted to locate a friend to retrieve him but stated he had no one to come to get him. He stated he was going to walk home but quickly fell onto the street and into traffic several times, causing officers to take him into custody. 

Photographer Tanner Yeager jailed after kicking police officer in groin in downtown Nashville

30-year-old fast-action photographer Tanner Yeager was jailed in Nashville early Sunday morning after reportedly kicking a Metro Nashville Police officer in the groin on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Officers initially responded to the call of Yeager being disorderly at a downtown venue, where he was being detained by security. When police arrived, he kicked his leg straight behind him and struck the responding officer directly in the groin. He was then taken to the ground and placed in a hobble restraint. He continued to be “unruly with police” en route to booking, according to the arrest report. 

Javonte Gordon charged in $100 theft of candy from downtown store

18-year-old Javonte Gordon entered the Downtown Wine and Spirits on 2nd Avenue with three juvenile co-defendants on July 20. Once inside, the entire group reportedly worked in concert to steal approximately $100 worth of candy. Police say Gordon distracted the clerk, Silas Lunsford, by engaging in conversation and even purchasing some candy. The other three allegedly blocked the view of the clerk and stole the candy without paying. The entire incident was captured on the store’s surveillance cameras, and Detective Riley Brewer identified the defendants through the video, and warrants were issued in August. Gordon was taken into custody last week on the charge of theft of merchandise.

Krista-Eve Kenison charged with shoplifting from Nashville Target store

21-year-old Krista-Eve Nicole Kenison is charged with theft from a Target store on Old Hickory Blvd on July 13. Police say she attempted to walk out the door with unpaid merchandise, and the loss prevention officer, Lucas Long, was unsuccessful in stopping her. She was identified via the license plate of the vehicle she fled the scene in, which was registered to her. A warrant was issued for her arrest, and she was booked this week.

Armani Sparks jailed with 1 gram of marijuana on TSU campus after evading police — $9K bond

19-year-old Armani Sparks was jailed in the early hours of Friday morning after detectives observed a Gray Dodge Durango swerving in and out of lanes on Jefferson Street. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but Sparks fled. The police did not chase him but called in for a police helicopter to pursue the vehicle. Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation followed Sparks to the TSU campus, where he was taken into custody. A search of Mr. Sparks’ person yielded one gram of marijuana, and he was transported to booking.

Tourist Evan Lieseke jailed after drunken debacle at Barstool Sports in downtown Nashville

35-year-old tourist Evan Lieseke was observed at Barstool Sports late Sunday night with his clothing in disarray and he swayed back in forth in an apparent state of intoxication. He slurred his speech as he spoke with officers and was given the opportunity to arrange a safe ride home or to his hotel, but he did not have his wallet or phone in his possession. Officers took Lieseke into custody and transported him to booking.

TV Host Alana McLaughlin charged with harassing ex-boyfriend; sending nasty messages

21-year-old Alana McLaughlin, who is the host of Perspectives with Alana McLaughlin on Fox17 in Nashville, was charged with harassment on October 6 after she continued to text and contact her ex-boyfriend, Johnathon Davis, after being told to cease all communications. Johnathon Davis had told Alana he felt they were no longer compatible just after 6 a.m. on September 11. He blocked her number, at which point she began to send harassing messages via CashApp and other forms of social media, with the apparent intention to annoy and offend the victim. She also made insulting and derogatory remarks about the victim’s disabled juvenile son. A summons was issued for her arrest that afternoon, and she was booked on that summons last week in Nashville. Copies of the purported texts are included in the story.

Brandon Wilkins charged with 29 pounds of marijuana at Nashville International Airport

On October 12th, Detective Leuders and his canine officer, Power, were doing a luggage check when they received the luggage from Southwest Airlines flight 3709 out of Phoenix. Power allegedly gave the narcotic alert sign on a blue, medium-sized HiPack. The tags on the luggage stated it belonged to Martin Goins, who originated in San Francisco. At the same time, it’s alleged that the canine had also indicated on a very similar suitcase that belonged to 19-year-old Brandon Wilkins. After a male claimed the bag, investigators intercepted the man, identified as Wilkins, and he stated he owned the other bag. Goins eventually walked over to attempt to claim his bag.

Police asked both individuals if they would consent to bag searches, and they did. The officers found 29 pounds (13 kg) of vacuum-sealed marijuana that was wrapped in clothing. Both Wilkins and Goins were taken into custody and charged with intent to distribute marijuana.