Metro Nashville Police located 37-year-old Brittney Colgan asleep behind the wheel of her vehicle after she was involved in a crash near Fern Ave. and Brick Church Pike. She eventually awoke to officers knocking on the window but couldn’t immediately figure out how to roll the window down. She admitted to drinking two gin and tonics at the Lipstick Lounge before driving. She stated the accident occurred at Lipstick Lounge, and she believed the person who hit her lived near Fern Ave., and that’s why she was in this area to locate the person. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
Month: October 2022
DUI: Angie Vaughn blows 0.20% BAC; also has an outstanding warrant for a hit-and-run
54-year-old Angie Vaughn was involved in an automobile crash involving property damage at Abbot Martin Road and Brandywood Drive Saturday evening as the driver of the vehicle. She admitted to having a “few screwdrivers a few hours ago” when she was asked about her alcohol consumption before driving. A breathalyzer would reveal a 0.20% BAC at booking, where she was charged with DUI. As she was being processed, it was discovered she also had an outstanding warrant from an accident on Christmas day of 2020, where she fled the scene after she was made aware that police were en route, but the other driver had already collected some of her information and taken her photo.
Nene Wiggins shatters boyfriend’s mirror after searching his phone, upset at what she found
Metro Nashville Police responded to a disturbance on September 27th, where 19-year-old Galaneicia ‘Nene’ Wiggins and Jadonte Hodges were each calling 911 to report the other person. There was mumbled background screaming on both calls, and officers arrived to find Wiggins standing outside the home of Hodges, her boyfriend, screaming into his window. Wiggins explained she had searched his phone and found text messages she did not like, so she shattered a mirror belonging to Hodges all over his bedroom floor, causing lacerations to his foot, which was now covered in blood.
Quantavius Brown pulls Draco after argument & posts revenge porn of ex-girlfriend on social media
Metro Nashville Police say 25-year-old Quantavius Brown grabbed a Draco and held it in his hand as he stated his ex-girlfriend, De’Aushanai Smith, “needed to leave and would do whatever it takes” after the two argued on September 22nd. An order of protection was served on him later that day, but he was not deterred. The following day, Smith unsuccessfully attempted to reach out to her on Instagram and via phone to persuade her not to testify against him. Hours later, she began receiving messages from friends and family that Brown had posted multiple videos on social media platforms of them having sex, one of which she wasn’t even aware she was being recorded.
Daniel Simpson hid in bathroom of Bellevue Planet Fitness for two hours, police say
25-year-old Daniel Bennett Simpson is charged with criminal trespass after police say he spent two hours hiding in the men’s restroom of the Bellevue Planet Fitness. He had previously been banned and trespassed from the location, and despite claiming to have a membership, it was determined he did not. He was removed from the restroom at 2:03 a.m. and taken into custody.
MNPD interrupts William Jackson having sex in his car to search it, finds 1 gram weed & gun
22-year-old William Jackson was booked this week on two outstanding warrants from 2020, charging him with possession of marijuana and a handgun after Officer Sara Lober caught him with his pants down and engaged in sex with a woman in a car in a North Nashville apartment complex parking lot. Officer Lober interrupted the festivities and searched his vehicle, locating a .45 Taurus Judge and 1 gram of marijuana. She issued him citations on each charge, and he never showed up for booking.
Wedgie Lorrelien charged after biting lover’s finger & pepper spraying him during argument
23-year-old Wedgie Dana Lorrelien called 911 to report her lover of two years, Jean Monelson, refused the Southwood Park Place residence, and she needed him to leave but claimed no physical altercation had taken place. As police arrived on the scene, they interviewed all involved parties and learned that Jean Monelson had injuries to his fingers and neck and was wearing a white t-shirt that appeared to have been ripped and tainted with pepper spray residue. He told police he was trying to leave the apartment and end the relationship when Wedgie started to bite and scratch him, and peppers sprayed him on his way out of the apartment. Wedgie admits to biting one of his fingers and pepper-spraying him but claims it was self-defense. Wedgie Lorrelien was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
Joseph Griffith fights brother in attempt to bring gun into Diamante Night Club in south Nashville
21-year-old Joseph Griffith was taken into custody after getting into a fight with his brother, Christopher Griffith, when Christoper attempted to stop him from bringing a gun into the Diamante Night Club in south Nashville. The two physically fought in the parking lot, leaving both with visible injuries to their faces. Joseph was cleared at the hospital and then transported to booking, where a full body scan at intake revealed a 9mm bullet rolled up in the front pocket of his jeans.
Christopher Scott Mackenzie too drunk for downtown Nashville #PublicIntoxication
Metro Nashville Police Officers working the Entertainment District on Broadway in downtown Nashville observed 30-year-old Christopher Scott Mackenzie on the sidewalk extremely intoxicated and reeking of alcohol. He was unable to stand without losing his balance and had no one to take care of him. He was charged with public intoxication and transported to booking.
Justin Lebron charged in assault of brother & making threats about his genitals and his throat
Wilfredo Lebron, Jr. got into an argument with his brother, 39-year-old Justin Lebron, at the Love’s Truck Stop on Trinity Lane, where their father was also present. Wilfredo says Justin made accusations that Wilfredo had been sexually assaulted in prison and punched and strangled him, with injuries documented by police. A few hours later, Wilfredo was at the Family Safety Center to complete information about the earlier incident. While there, Justin played a recording of a Facetime call where Justin continued to make threats that included cutting off his genitals and shoving them down his throat and further threatened to end Wilfredo’s life via some very explicit methods. Justin was charged with harassment and aggravated assault/strangulation.
Florida Man Rasheed Knight shoves cop while interfering with an investigation downtown
Metro Nashville Police were responding to a fight at Ole Red on Broadway in downtown Nashville and had detained one of the involved parties. Suddenly, 34-year-old Rasheed Knight walked and inserted himself into the situation and attempted to pull the involved party away from police and out of the venue. Officers explained they had to collect some information from the other party, and Knight then shoved Officer Butler with both hands while swearing and shouting. Knight was quickly taken into custody and transported to booking.
Madalyn Rogers charged in assault of friend & breaking a police car
Metro Nashville Police responded to a domestic disturbance call to find 23-year-old Madalyn Paige Rodgersactively attempting to break through a bedroom door. Behind the door was her friend and former roommate, Kerri Lyn Myers. Police believe she was intent on further assaulting Myers were she to break through the door. As officers attempted to restrain and detain Rogers, she pulled away with her arms flailing and dropped her body weight to the ground, refusing to be cuffed. Eventually, she was taken into custody and placed into a patrol car for transport, where she kicked and banged on the window until she displaced it.
Nashville Content Creator Hannah Noel Grooms charged with 2nd DUI after Antioch crash
Metro Nashville Police found 26-year-old Nashville content creator Hannah Noel Grooms standing on the side of Bell Road crying after having just driven her vehicle into the wooded ravine below, where it was flipped upside down. Grooms was very intoxicated and admitted to drinking a half bottle of wine, stating she was coming from Jonathan’s Grille in Mt. Juliet. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to Summit Hospital for treatment. She was previously convicted of DUI in Kentucky in February of 2022 and has a revoked license.
Tara Hensley charged with felony burglary in $5 Walmart theft — receives matching $5 bond from a magistrate
31-year-old Tara Hensley walked into the Walmart on Dickerson Pike on September 2nd and chose an item valued at $5.00 and removed it from the shelf. She then walked out the door without paying for the item and fled the scene. She was identified by loss prevention and Metro Nashville Police. She is charged with misdemeanor theft and felony burglary due to a supposed prior shoplifting incident for which she was reportedly trespassed from Walmart. Her bond was set at $5 on the felony burglar charge, and she was ROR’d on the theft version of the charge.
Alec Kolar charged with assaulting security guard while stealing liquor from downtown bar
DCSO employee Robert Runnels was working security at a downtown bar when he says he observed 24-year-old Alec Kolar from Wisconsin attempting to steal two bottles of Whiskey from the 2nd-floor bar. Kolar made it to the staircase with the bottles, where Runnels took them away from him. He attempted to stop Kolar from fleeing but was unable to detain him and says Kolar pushed him. Actual police officers were notified, and they were able to follow Kokar over the pedestrian bridge, where he was taken into custody. Kolar was reportedly intoxicated, slurring his speech, very irate, and making threats against transporting officers. Runnells signed the warrant as a private citizen prosecutor on the assault, and Metro prosecuted on the theft and public intoxication. Kolar is free on pre-trial release.
Married tourists visit Nashville Jail while on vacation in Music City — Ralph & Rhiannon Martinez
Metro Nashville Police Officer Jaren Breece responded to a fight call at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Broadway in downtown Nashville to find 44-year-old Rhiannon Martinez ending her fight with another patron, and he advised her to leave the property. She cursed toward the other involved party and began to leave but turned back around and continued to instigate the fight further. She was extremely intoxicated and unable to care for herself, so she was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. As she was being placed into custody, 51-year-old Ralph Martinez began to interfere with her arrest and was advised to stop. As he continued to interfere after being given chances to walk away, he was also placed into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Alaaldeen Shehadeh charged after running onto field during game at First Horizon Park
Alaadeen Amid Shehadeh ran across the baseball field at First Horizon Park during a game being played between Nashville and Jacksonville. Police say he was intoxicated and ignored clearly posted rules against entering the field. He told police that someone told him “it was OK” to run onto the field.
Jacob Denton whipped out his fiddle and let it flow on Broadway in downtown Nashville
Metro Nashville Police working the Entertainment District Initiative in downtown Nashville say they observed 24-year-old Jacob Denton outside of Second Fiddle at 420 Broadway. Denton reportedly was having trouble maintaining his balance due to his level of drunkenness, but was able to unzip his pants and expose his own instrument while urinating on the sidewalk as many patrons of Second Fiddle took note of the performance. Denton was charged with public indecency and public intoxication.
Caleb Pitts burglarizes Jason Aldean’s Bar for a hoodie & runs from police
21-year-old Caleb Pitts faces multiple charges, including felony burglary, after police say he stole a hoodie from the retail portion of Jason Aldean’s bar and fled from them. Offices first responded to the Broadway bar as Pitts was fighting with security, who had observed him pull on a locked door until it broke open and take a grey hoodie from the merchandise area of the venue. Pitts, who was visibly intoxicated, pulled away from officers as they arrived but was captured after a brief foot chase.
Cameo Hamm charged in East Nashville DUI, says she had ‘Verizon’ to drink
Metro Nashville Police were dispatched to the intersection of Woodland Street and S. 14th St. in East Nashville, where they located 22-year-old Cameo Hamm seemingly passed out behind the wheel with the keys in the vehicle and her foot on the brake. Upon making contact, officers asked Hamm if she had anything to drink tonight, and she kept repeating, “Verizon.” Though most of her sentences were incoherent, police say she did admit to drinking alcohol prior to driving. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI.
Las Vegas man pushes officer, resists arrest, at Jason Aldean’s Bar — John Purciful arrested
Metro Nashville Police were responding to a fight at Jason Aldean’s bar in downtown Nashville. As officers were attempting to separate involved parties, 42-year-old John Elliot Purciful of Las Vegas began to interrupt and interfere with officers taking one of the parties into custody. He was pushing his way into the officer’s workspace and refused guided attempts at moving out of the way. Purciful eventually pushed an officer and resisted when officers attempted to detain him.
Anna Curp charged in wild assault of roommate as she breaks through his bedroom door
Roommates Cody Sandford and 24-year-old Anna Curp were in an argument at their Bell Road apartment when Sandford went to his room in order to de-escalate the situation, locking his bedroom and bathroom door to prevent her from gaining any access to continue the argument. As she began to beat on his door, he further pushed furniture in front of it to reinforce it, but she still managed to smash it open and began to crawl into the small space she had forced open. He attempted to push her out when she kicked him in the head.
Brent Harris punches girlfriend in downtown argument about which bar is next
25-year-old Brent Chandler Harris was observed punching his girlfriend, Kendall Baker, in the back of the head by an officer working traffic control at 4th & Broadway in downtown Nashville. The victim told police the two were arguing about which bar they were going to next, and she disagreed with him, so he punched her. Harris admitted to the assault and was taken into custody with a twelve-hour hold, leaving Baker to go to any bar she wanted without anyone disagreeing.
