25-year-old Nebraska tourist Jamie Marie Brinkman slapped her husband, Jorge Hernandez, in the face and about his body, leaving him with a cut on his arm and a red, swollen face from the assault. The victim’s shirt was also torn around the collar. The argument happened at their AirBNB on Monroe Street after they returned from Broadway early Friday morning. The argument started when her husband reportedly threatened to take their child away from her. Brinkman was charged with domestic assault.
Month: December 2022
Wilson Franklin bares his cheeks, sets clothes on fire, while self-pleasuring in hotel lobby
33-year-old Wilson M. Franklin was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct on December 27th. According to police, Wilson started tearing his clothes off in the lobby of the Comfort Suites on Rivergate Parkway and set them on fire. Amanda Beaty, an employee working the front desk that early morning, told police he “turned his back to the front desk exposing his buttocks, and his right hand was moving rapidly in his pants.” Police reviewed security footage and witnessed the fiery self-pleasure session.
Joseph Conley floated naked in rooftop hottub while police onlooked & awaited his departure
28-year-old Joseph Daniel Conley was charged with public indecency and criminal trespass in the early morning hours of December 26th. Police say Conley was found naked in a rooftop hot tub by the security staff of The Placemakr Premier SoBro apartment complex on Demonbreun St. Police asked him to leave the hot tub. Still, he continued to float naked while they awaited his departure from the water. After police threatened to forcibly remove him from the tub, Conley eventually exited the tub and got dressed for his ride to booking.
Parson James (Ashton Parson) charged in 2nd DUI crash this year
31-year-old Sony Music recording artist Ashton Latadre Parson was charged with a DUI in January after crashing into a dumpster behind Checkers in East Nashville. A month later, his attorney, Nick McGregor, got his charges reduced to reckless endangerment, and Parson, who goes by the stage name of ‘Parson James’, received a suspended and probated sentence of 11 months and 29 days. Overnight, Parson was arrested for yet another DUI after he crashed at 17th & Edgehill. He admitted to consuming two glasses of wine and refused a blood test because of taking “medicinal things,” which he later clarified was marijuana. A warrant was obtained for his blood, and a draw was completed before he was transported to booking.
Edgar Montero jailed after running across field after Titans vs. Cowboys game at Nissan Stadium
32-year-old Edgar Montero was jailed Thursday night after jumping down onto and running across the field at Nissan Stadium as the Titans vs. Cowboys game ended. He is free on pre-trial release.
James Winchester assaults two women & bites a man during Titans vs. Cowboys game at Nissan Stadium
52-year-old James Winchester was jailed during Thursday night’s Tennessee Titans game at Nissan Stadium after punching multiple people in section 310 during the game. As two women attempted to stop him from fighting, he punched them both and bit a man’s arm who was also attempting to intervene. It wasn’t clear if his tears were from the final score or a result of his arrest.
Dylan Estes breaks girlfriend’s laptop in half during argument over phone
18-year-old Dylan Estes was charged with vandalism on December 29th. According to police, Dylan was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend/roommate, Jamie Thompson, over the fact that Jamie wouldn’t return his cell phone, and he became so frustrated he grabbed her laptop and broke it in half, which was observed by police.
Kevin Sproul — too drunk for downtown Nashville
55-year-old Kevin Wade Sproul was charged with public intoxication on December 28th when police observed Kevin standing unsteady in the middle of Broadway in downtown Nashville, blocking traffic and smelling of alcohol. Due to his inability to move out of the roadway on his own, and his extreme level of intoxication, he was transported to booking.
Ruterera Budamu charged with assaulting wife with shoe on Christmas Eve
50-year-old Ruterera Budamu was charged with domestic assault for an incident on Christmas Eve, after he threw a shoe and struck his wife, Nyinawumwami Nyatuza, in the face and hand while arguing with her daughter, Nadine Utumanseka, about parking outside the house. Nyinawumwami says the shoe caused pain in her face.
DUI: Laura Cavaliere crashes car, asks police if they have guns to shoot her during drunken disaster
41-year-old Laura Cavaliere was charged with a DUI early Thursday morning after she crashed a vehicle on I-24 and fled to I-65. Police report she was crying and claimed to have trouble with her tire – she did not realize she had been driving on the rim or that the fender trim was scraped off. After noticing an apparent odor of alcohol on her breath, police conducted field sobriety tests, which she performed poorly on at every point, even becoming erratic and defiant, screaming at officers, “I just want to die!” and asking the officers if they had guns to shoot her after they informed her she was being taken into custody. She went on to tell the officers she was an architect, worked for Metro, and was a teacher at TSU. Cavaliere proceeded to verbally abuse the officers and urinate in the squad car on the way to booking.
Kevin Morris charged in assault of boyfriend, Joel Baker, after a house party
40-year-old Kevin Morris was charged with domestic assault on December 27th after he reportedly assaulted his ex-boyfriend, Joel Baker. Morris showed up at Baker’s apartment and grabbed him by the shirt, pulled him upward, and assaulted him. Officers say documented fresh scratches on the victim’s face, chest, and arms, along with a torn shirt. Kevin was intercepted by police as he was leaving the scene and taken into custody without incident.
Vuni Luka too drunk to stay at the Quality Inn
Police say a very drunken 35-year-old Vuni Luka arrived at the Quality Inn & Suites on Elm Hill Pike Thursday afternoon and was denied service due to his extreme level of intoxication. After exiting the lobby, Luka sat on a large wooden patio table, which he fell back onto, destroying it.
Samy Girgis charged in domestic assault of wife in Antioch
52-year-old Samy Girgis was booked Friday on an outstanding warrant from March charging him with domestic assault. Police say they documented injuries to his wife, Laurice Malika, at TriStar Century Farms ER in Antioch on March 4th. His wife says he grabbed her by the chin/cheek while in their bedroom and then bit her arm and injured her finger. Girgis was not present at the scene, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Wendy Williams given a $50 bond after assaulting her wife with small pumpkins
59-year-old Wendy Williams was charged with domestic assault of her wife, Maureen Williams, just two days before Christmas. Police say the two were in a verbal argument that escalated when she initially slapped her wife on the shoulder, causing slight pain. Wendy then reportedly began throwing several “small pumpkins” at her wife, striking her in the leg. Wendy Williams admitted to the assault and was taken into custody.
Brentwood Police cut the cord on teen plug Trace Latourette — jailed on $137K bond
18-year-old Trace Alan Latourette is jailed in lieu of a $137,500 bond after police conducted a traffic stop for a non-working license plate light and discovered a firearm and a cornucopia of drugs. During the traffic stop on Split Log Road on December 19th, Brentwood Police discovered four marijuana-filled pickle jars, with weights of 14.7 grams, 56.9 grams, 132.9 grams, and 138.8 grams individually. A Glock .45 and a magazine was recovered from the driver’s door area. A black backpack inside the vehicle contained four extra magazines for the firearm, three cell phones, and $3,748 in cash, along with a digital scale. In the passenger seat was an open case of Twisted Tea, with an empty consumed can nearby, and another case in the back seat. A red bag inside the vehicle contained a Tupperware container with 30-50 rolled marijuana joints inside, 100 THC vape cartridges, and 10-15 nicotine vaping devices.
James Smith — drunk with a handgun & weed at Double E’s Bar and Grill
59-year-old James Smith was kicked out of Double E’s Bar and Grill on Lebanon Pike after consuming a large amount of alcohol and becoming disorderly with other patrons. He then fell asleep in his car in the parking lot. Later that night, security approached his vehicle to check on him, at which time Smith stood up and reached into his pants in a draw/stroke motion. Security tackled him to the ground and disarmed him. Officers arrived to find him detained and took custody of the Glock 43X and two blunts from his pants pocket.
Chase Cummins asks for a ride home, MNPD takes him to jail
After a night of drinking in downtown Nashville on Christmas Eve, 22-year-old Chase Austin Cummins approached a Metro Nashville Police Officer at 3rd & Broadway and asked for a ride home. When officers learned he lived in Franklin, they advised they could not accommodate him since he lived outside of the county. He didn’t have enough money for a taxi and wasn’t able to locate a friend to assist. Left with no other options, he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Kalli Smith — drunk, dazed, and disoriented in downtown Nashville
Police say 33-year-old Kalli Rose Smith was found in downtown Nashville unaware of her location and heavily intoxicated. She could not tell officers where she was staying or where she was going. Due to her level of intoxication and potential of becoming a victim of a more serious crime, she was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Kameron Wheeler pulls knife on bouncer, asks “do you like your teeth?”
32-year-old tourist Kameron Sean Wheeler walked out of Jason Aldean’s bar Saturday night as they were closing and attempted to go back inside but was denied due to the bar closing. Wheeler became belligerent with Jeremiah Riordan after being told he would have to wait for his wife to exit and he could not re-enter. Wheeler then pulled a pocket knife and threatened Riordan with it while asking, “do you like your teeth?” He is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Lashai Scales becomes unruly in Southwest Airlines line & threatens, “meet me outside!”
25-year-old Lashai Nicole Scales was reportedly skipping people in the line at the Southwest ticketing counter and causing disturbances with other passengers at the Nashville International Airport just after midnight, Christmas night. As she witnessed other passengers talking to police about her actions, she became enraged and caused yet another disturbance and screamed, “meet me outside!” in an effort to initiate a fight. As she was being taken into custody for disorderly conduct, she pulled away and resisted officers.
Jeremy McQuillen, 48 — doing drunken donuts in church parking lot
48-year-old Jeremy Bryan McQuillen was observed doing “donuts” in the parking lot of a church parking lot on Old Hickory Blvd Friday night. The pastor of the church asked him to leave and noticed that he appeared to be intoxicated and called 911. As officers arrived, McQuillen attempted to leave the frozen area of the parking lot and, upon contact, was acting erratically and had multiple signs of intoxication. McQuillen admitted to drinking alcohol, and several open alcohol containers were located inside the vehicle.
Drunken airline passenger John Enloe jailed after causing scene at Nashville Airport
Airport Police responded to a disturbance at Gate C10 Thursday, where an American Airlines Pilot simply pointed at 44-year-old John Alexander Enloe, who he described as “the man in the red shirt.” Enloe, who was visibly intoxicated, told police he was actually the victim of an assault. He explained that another passenger continued to place their bags in what he considered to be a public walkway, and he continued to move them out of the walkway. The other passenger made contact with Enloe’s hand as it was on their suitcase, and Enloe claimed an assault.
Officers advised Enloe he could go to the magistrate’s office and swear out a warrant if he wished to prosecute for the perceived assault. Unhappy the police were not arresting his alleged assailant, Enloe began screaming and dramatically replaying the events leading up to the officers’ arrival. He was screaming at uninvolved flight crews and cursing with children present in the area. After he refused to calm down, Enloe was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Escort financially drains, kidnaps, and drugs man in Nashville; he’s abandoned in Detroit
When Ryan Raidel found escort Destiny Murray online, met her in Nashville, and paid for her services, he never imagined he would end up drugged, kidnapped, financially drained, and stranded in Detroit, MI — but that’s exactly what he says happened to him. Murray is jailed on a $175K bond, and two accomplices remain at large.
Brianna Barron charged after punching and pushing Keijuana Bonds on video
19-year-old Brianna Barron is charged with the domestic assault of her roommate, Keijuana Bonds, who is also her roommate. Video shows Barron pushing and punching Bonds and was determined to be the primary aggressor. Prior to the assault, a two two were in a verbal argument after Barron placed Bonds things outside the home so she could retrieve them.
DUI: Dylan Yost says he drank one Tallboy Bud Light Seltzer before blowing double legal limit
40-year-old Dylan Yost was stopped for driving with expired tags and weaving between lanes earlier this month. As the officer approached the vehicle, he said he could smell alcohol coming from Yost and the vehicle. Yost admitted to consuming one “Tallboy Bud Light Seltzer” after his shift at work and before driving. Yost blew a 0.16% BAC, double the legal limit, and was charged with DUI.
