33-year-old Joshua Gallagher failed to stop at a red light on Demonbreun Street in the late hours of December 2nd. After observing this, officers conducted a traffic stop and noticed Gallagher was slow to stop. Gallagher immediately placed both hands out of his windows even though officers did not command so, nor did he have any weapons in the vehicle. He was visibly intoxicated as he admitted to knowing why he was pulled over and to having two tall beers and “a couple shots of tequila.” Officers Mirandized Gallagher, and he refused to take sobriety tests without a lawyer present. He was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent. Additionally, officers searched his vehicle before having it towed. They discovered an open, nearly empty beer can under his front seat, so Gallagher was also charged with an open container violation.
Category: arrests
Ethan Millican yells, acts aggressively towards officers on Broadway
24-year-old Ethan Millican was yelling at another individual on Broadway on the night of December 1st. Officers observed this and advised him to leave the area, but he continued to walk aggressively towards them, disregarding their commands. Millican was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Melinda Vallem jailed after hitting a parked car on Call Hill Road
53-year-old Melinda Lee Vallem was involved in a car accident at Call Hill Road on November 22nd. Keegan Patrick Thayer called officers and advised them that Vallem had driven into his parked vehicle. When he went outside to check on Vallem, she was visibly intoxicated. Vallem stated that she had one unknown alcoholic beverage and an Ambien. She also believed that the accident happened on Bell Road, which is nowhere near the residential area she was in. Vallem was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Brittney Harp drunkenly wanders into multiple front lawns
28-year-old Brittney Harp was drunkenly walking in residents’ front lawns on Ward Avenue in the late hours of Sunday December 3rd. Officers noticed Harp standing near the roadway as they arrived and observed her to be visibly intoxicated. Harp was unable to provide a valid address, so she was placed into custody for public intoxication.
Keira Murren deemed too drunk for Broadway
24-year-old Keira Mary Murren was witnessed drinking liquor on Broadway on Sunday night. Two individuals approached officers, concerned about Murren, stating she looked like she needed help. The officers spoke with Murren and asked if she had anyone she could call, and she provided her own number. Then, Murren stated she did not know where her friends were and that she was staying at Jason Aldean’s Bar when asked where she resided. Officers observed that she was visibly intoxicated and unable to take care of herself, so she was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Jacob McFadden found sleeping in parking garage
23-year-old Jacob William McFadden was sleeping in a corner of the parking garage on Pine Street this past weekend. Officers were patrolling, observed this, and asked McFadden how he got there or where he was staying, but he was unable to answer. McFadden was visibly intoxicated, and when officers offered him a ride, he kept saying, “tired.” and that he was staying “here.” pointing at the corner where he was sleeping. Officers asked if he could call a friend or anything, but he continued to give nonsensical answers. McFadden was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Keshari Tucker charged after threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend
21-year-old Keshari Tucker was involved in a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, Cortesia Lawrence, at Chickasaw Avenue on November 19th. Lawrence told officers that she went to see Tucker, and when they were sitting in her vehicle, he appeared to be high, even though he denied it. Then, she said that he reached over, took her cell phone from her hands, and pulled her by her hair back into the car when she attempted to get out. Tucker put her in a headlock when she tried to get out again before reaching into his sweater pocket, telling her that she could not leave and that he was going to kill her. Lawrence was able to get out of the car on her third attempt, and people from the neighborhood started to come out onto the street. One of the neighbors told Tucker to put the phone on the ground and leave the area, which he did. Later that day, Lawrence was with her friend, Kenley Lawrence, who received a phone call from Tucker, which Cortesia recorded with her phone as he was on speakerphone. He began to speak about the incident, where he admitted to having a knife and that he wanted to “poke” Cortesia in the stomach. Tucker was taken into custody for theft of property and aggravated kidnapping.
John Lepping jailed after urinating on building in downtown Nashville
21-year-old John Lepping was jailed early Sunday morning in downtown Nashville after police say he urinated on the side of the Rutledge building. He told officers that he knew he was in the wrong, and the business did not wish to prosecute. Officers took him into custody for public intoxication and transported him to booking.
Christopher Murphy charged with drunk and disorderly in downtown Nashville
24-year-old Christopher Murphy was disorderly in Downtown Nashville this past weekend. Officers were flagged down by security at Kid Rock’s bar regarding a female, accompanied by Murphy, who was bleeding from the head. Murphy and the injured female were visibly intoxicated as medics were called due to the severity of the laceration. Officers attempted to render aid as they waited, but Murphy pushed Officer Ferrari’s arm away. Murphy was held away from the area where the female was being treated and told to stop interfering but would constantly attempt to get in the way, so he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Tourist Thomas Storch urinates on $2,000 worth of alcohol at Jason Aldean’s Bar in downtown Nashville
21-year-old Maryland tourist Thomas Storch was at Jason Aldean’s bar just before 11 p.m. Saturday when he decided to use a walk-in cooler as a restroom. Security staff told police that Storch walked into a beer storage cooler and urinated all over the alcohol stored inside, which was valued at approximately $2,000. The incident was captured on video, which was reviewed by arresting officers.