Michael Mills says he came home to find his 27-year-old boyfriend, Jacob Riley, heavily intoxicated and the home in disarray. The dining room table had been flipped over, and the living room furniture had been thrown around the room. Riley reportedly then spit in his lover’s face and attempted to attack him with a dining room chair. Officers arrived to find the above, plus dining room chairs thrown about, and Riley among the furniture in the living room.
Month: March 2022
Logan Dunphy cuffed after shooting off at Jenna’s Toy Box
Metro Nashville Police responded to Jenna’s Toy Box on Dickerson Pike just after 11 p.m. Tuesday and spoke with an employee of the adults-only store, 20-year-old Logan Dunphy. He told police he had been “robbed and jumped”, and claimed ownership of the Glock handgun on the counter, stating he fired several shots into the air. Officers reviewed security footage which showed a potential customer at the counter who abruptly runs out the door with unpaid merchandise. Dunphy gives chase to the parking lot where a fight occurs between him, the man with the stolen merchandise, along with three more people that were in a vehicle waiting for him. After getting knocked down, the employee retreats inside the store, and the vehicle drives off. As the vehicle flees out of sight, Dunphy pulls the Glock and discharges it into the air multiple times.
Kara Edwards too drunk to stand up at Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville
Metro Nashville Police responded to Kid Rock’s Bar on Broadway in downtown Nashville, to assist with a “very intoxicated” 23-year-old Kara Edwards, who was unable to stand on her own. She was unable to state where she was at, or anyone to call to assist her. She was taken into custody for her own safety and charged with public intoxication.
Arnelle Spearman charged in assault of girlfriend after coming home drunk, kicking in front door
Molly Conley says her boyfriend, 26-year-old Arnelle Spearman, came home drunk and kicked in the front door Tuesday evening. She told him to go stay at a hotel, and when he refused she called his mother. Via the phone, his mother asked him “Why do you want to be this drunk in front of your kids?” which only escalated the situation and he smashed the phone, destroying it, and grabbing his girlfriend by her shirt, tearing it down the center.
Kaden Shepherd charged in assault of father, Shawn Shepherd, yet again.
18-year-old Kaden Shepherd was arrested Monday for the 2nd time in recent weeks, charged with the assault of his father. Police say he is listed as the suspect in 7 additional domestic violence reports against his father, Shawn Shepherd, who owns Cleaning Up Nashville and Clean Clarksville. During this arrest, Kaden was calling his father provocative names (detailed in affidavit) as he headbutted him and punched him. Kaden’s older brother, Jackson, attempted to intervene and protect his father, but Kaden managed to shatter glass and injure his father during the fight.
Kristina McAllister charged after throwing chair through rear window of Pontiac Grand Am
35-year-old Kristina McAllister was reportedly upset about her recent arrest for aggravated assault and her children being with DCS when she got intoxicated and tossed a chair into the read window of a car belonging to Larry Davis. When she didn’t achieve the desired result, she picked up the chair a second time and again smashed it into the rear window of his 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, shattering it. She fled the scene before police arrived and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Kicked out of bar, tourist kicks at police car on his way to jail — Thomas Burns
Nashville Police say 47-year-old tourist Thomas Burns refused to leave Legends Corner bar on Broadway in downtown Nashville early Saturday evening after being bounced from the establishment. Officers say he was having trouble standing on his own and was acting erratically due to his extreme level of intoxication. As they were placing him into custody for public intoxication he began to kick at the patrol car in an attempt to avoid apprehension. He was placed in hobble restraints and transported to booking.
Prison Guard Antwion Pender charged with having sex with an inmate at Tennessee prison
32-year-old Antwion Pender has been extradited from Georgia to Nashville so he can face a felony Grand Jury indictment charging him with having sex with an inmate at the Tennessee Prison for Women, where he worked in 2019. He is free on a $3,500 bond.
Downtown street vendor charged with underage drinking, days later — Gabriel Ryan Tyson
Metro Nashville Police met 19-year-old Gabriel Ryan Tyson in downtown Nashville in January during a routine check of street vendor licenses. They noticed he was dancing around on the sidewalk and drinking from an open bottle of Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling. They issued him a citation for vending without a license, he poured out the open container of wine, and everyone went about their night. Sometime later, the officers realized Tyson was only 19-years-old, and three days after the citation, Officer Shawn Kaelin swore out the pettiest warrants of his career, charging the teen with underage drinking and underage possession of alcohol.
Franklin Dee Settle charged in strangulation of ex-girlfriend at Green Hills Grille during dinner
Jalil Huddleston says she went to dinner with her ex-boyfriend, 44-year-old Franklin Dee Settle, at the Green Hills Grille Saturday. During the dinner, the pair engaged in a verbal altercation and she took possession of his phone. In an attempt to retrieve his phone he grabbed her by the hair and brought her to the ground in the middle of the restaurant. Multiple witnesses reported he appeared to be strangling her during the altercation.
75-year-old Gerald McClure charged with DUI as he’s turning into liquor store parking lot
75-year-old Gerald McClure was pulling into the 31-W Liquor store parking lot when another vehicle struck his truck as he was turning across two lanes of traffic. while investigating the accident, it became apparent McClure was intoxicated and admitted to drinking prior to driving. He was charged with DUI and was freed on pre-trial release just over two hours later, with 40 minutes remaining until the liquor store closed for the night.
Phillip Mey charged with public intoxication in downtown Nashville — #OhBoy
Metro Nashville Police say 37-year-old Phillip Mey was causing issues with staff at Acme Feed & Seed on Broadway in downtown Nashville and had made it to the sidewalk in front of the venue when they encountered him. He remained incredibly intoxicated, unsteady on his feet, and was determined to be unable to care for himself.
Cameron Eason charged in assault of a pregnant woman, just feet away from officers
Rayshonda Crawford, who is 8 months pregnant, says 38-year-old Cameron Eason, with who she also has a child, entered her home without permission, and that it has been an ongoing issue since he moved out two months ago. She told police when it happened this weekend, she grabbed a knife in self-defense and demanded that he leave her home. He refused and a struggle ensued over the knife, which was captured on video, and threatened to kill her. As police were investigating, Eason came back onto her property in an aggressive manner toward her, stopping just inches from her as she screamed for help from the officers he threatened to punch her in the face. Police took Eason into custody and transported him to booking.
DUI: Anthony Denton drunk drove himself to the police station, did field sobriety tests in the parking lot
Goodlettsville Police officers were standing in the rear of police headquarters Saturday when 32-year-old Anthony Denton drove his Chrysler sedan into the rear parking lot and over a curb while officers watched. He told them he had come to city hall to help his brother, who he said worked for the city. In the middle of performing field sobriety tests, Denton stopped and stated he was intoxicated. He was charged with DUI.
Cory Duffey wanted help to find the sidewalk, to lead him home… to Texas… or maybe Smyrna
Police were en route to a call at the Wild Beaver Saloon when they encountered 22-year-old Cory Duffey two blocks away fighting in the middle of traffic with two other individuals. Officers stopped to calm the situation and Duffey stated he just wanted to go home, which he said was both Smyrna and Texas. He then advised officers he just needed to find the sidewalk and that will lead him to where he lives. He accused multiple strangers of stealing his phone at random and spelled his name a different way each time he was asked.
#SWAT: Chayston Taylor surrenders after pulling multiple guns on mother and her boyfriend
18-year-old Chayston Taylor surrendered to Metro Nashville SWAT Team negotiators Friday after pulling both a .357 pistol and his grandfather’s 16-gauge shotgun on his mother, Sharika Taylor, and her boyfriend, Phillip Hamilton. He reportedly told her she was going to die and he was going to “blow her brains out”. When Hamilton stated “never point a gun at your momma”, Chayston told him he had 5 rounds and he was going to fire them. Once Taylor barricaded himself in a bedroom and police resources arrived on-scene, the two victims were able to escape the home.
Allie Hutchinson charged in DUI crash in Nashville — 0.204% BAC on breathalyzer
Metro Nashville Police found 23-year-old Allison ‘Allie’ Hutchinson sitting in the driver’s seat of her car as they responded to a traffic collision on March 13th. She smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech, and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Once given a breathalyzer, she blew a 0.204% BAC.
Drama queen pulls fire alarm at Play Dance Bar to get friend’s attention — Quenton Paul McSparren arrested
27-year-old Quenton Paul McSparren was jailed this weekend and now the felony charge of filing a false report after admitting to pulling a fire alarm in the middle of Play Dance Bar just before 1 a.m. Sunday, sending the crowded gay nightclub into a frenzy. McSparren says he was trying to signal for his friend to come back to the dance floor.
Texas tourist charged with assault of wife at Nashville Airport — Aaron Godwin
36-year-old Aaron Vance Godwin was seen at the Nashville Internation Airport striking his wife, Jessica Donnelli. Multiple witnesses and video confirmed the assault. She told officers that he was “just angry because they were late for their flight”, and asked that police not prosecute due to his history of PTSD. Godwin was transported to booking and charged with domestic assault.
Jada Gober & Shantell Banks charged in brutal TSU campus brawl in front of campus police
Campus police responded to a fight at TSU’s Ford Residential Complex, where 6 females reportedly attacked Nona Boyd because she had moved into the complex three weeks ago and was living with Cyndee Arnold, which was against the rules. As police arrived and attempted to determine what was happening, and who was involved, Jada Gober initially pointed to other parties involved and indicated who was fighting, including another person leaving in a vehicle, Octavian Williams. During the absolute madness and confusion, 20-year-old Jada Gober approached officers and struck Nona Boyd in the face, and another fight erupted with the pair falling to the ground. Police separated these two when 20-year-old Shantell Banks ran from the parking lot and attacked Nona Boyd from behind, striking and kicking her, leaving her injured and bruised.
Donna Robinson’s alcohol tolerance met its match in Downtown Nashville
35-year-old Donna Robinson was charged with public intoxication after police say she was walking on the sidewalk near 3rd & Broadway in downtown Nashville then suddenly began running into the roadway screaming and displaying erratic behavior. Officers attempted to calm her down but she seem to become increasingly intoxicated and was unable to stand on her own and reeked of alcohol.
Oscar Garcia says wife bashed her own head into a tree, despite witnesses watching him punch her
Police say 31-year-old Oscar Garcia told his wife, Julia Hernandez, he was going to drive to Atlanta, and she told him he should not because he was drunk. Unhappy with her response, Garcia reportedly pushed her multiple times and asked to use her phone, as he had broken his. When she refused to provide her phone, he then landed two punches to her face with his fists before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. He returned to the residence while police were taking the incident report and claimed his wife bashed her own head into a tree, despite there being multiple witnesses to the assault.
DUI: Charles Rhodes arrested again, this time with his pants down in a parking garage
Two weeks after Nashville Police encountered a rowdy 44-year-old Charles Rhodes arguing about a lost wallet at the Tin Roof Bar, they found him in the parking garage of 70 Music Square West, standing outside his car with his pants halfway down. Officer Dallas Johnson says when Rhodes noticed his patrol car he jumped inside his own vehicle and backed up nearly striking the police vehicle. He would eventually fail field sobriety tests and be charged with DUI.
Report of a “male with a pipe bomb” abruptly ends Katt Williams show in Nashville
Metro Nashville Police responded to the Municipal Auditorium late Saturday night and evacuated the building where Katt Williams was performing after someone reported a male was in possession of a pipe bomb inside the venue. Attendees were not told why they were being evacuated to avoid a possible panic, according to a statement from the venue. The report came in via a crisis line, who then relayed the threat to Metro Nashville’s Emergency Communications Center. The building was cleared without issue, and everyone is safe.
Canadian TikToking Trucker Samuel Plourde found drunk and lying in roadway; laughed when asked how much he drank
24-year-old Canadian Trucker Samuel Plourde, who has a substantial following on Tiktok, was found lying in the middle of the right turn lane of Woodland Street just after 4 a.m. Thursday. Nashville Police say he reeked of an “extreme odor” of alcohol, and just laughed uncontrollably when asked how much he had to drink. His social media shows he left for Nashville on March 7th and had since arrived and parked his truck nearby. #Video in story
