19-year-old Troy Cole (Garrett) is charged with the domestic assault of his girl, Zatiyah Dixon, after admitting to pushing her to the ground as each scrolled through the other person’s phone. The incident occurred on January 2nd, and he says Zatiyah accused him of cheating while searching his phone. The victim says Troy became upset as he was scrolling through her phone, too, and pushed her to the ground.
Month: January 2023
Garrett Nash charged in assault of girlfriend after night of drinking on New Year’s Eve
26-year-old Garrett Nash and his girlfriend, Savannah Gulley Decker, were drinking with friends in downtown Nashville on New Year’s Eve when they got into a verbal argument. They shared an Uber back to Lichey Ave, where each had parked their own car at a friend’s home for the evening. As they waited there in their separate vehicles for the homeowner to also return, Garrett reportedly became impatient and wanted to return home to Clarksville. He reportedly demanded his girlfriend get into his car so they could leave, and she refused. She says he then pulled on both of her arms, leaving red marks on them. The homeowner arrived and asked Garrett to leave, but he refused. Officers then responded to the scene and determined him to be the primary aggressor in a domestic assault, and he was transported to jail.
Bianca Byrd charged in $1,500 employee theft from Mapco
30-year-old Bianca Byrd was booked this week on an outstanding felony theft warrant from February. Police say when she worked a Mapco on Old Hickory Blvd earlier this year, she repeatedly used a code to open the store’s cash drop box to allow a co-worker to remove cash. The incidents, which were captured on video, totaled $1,515 in loss to the company.
Hudson Harrell charged with DUI, wants to take more tests, blows double legal limit
Police say 22-year-old Hudson Harrell crashed his 2016 Infiniti Q50 on I-24 in the early hours of Monday morning after drinking in downtown Nashville. He told police he was “unsure” how his car ended up in a ditch but stated he consumed “1-2 drinks” prior to driving. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, and after he was under arrest, he repeatedly asked to take more tests. Once at booking, they granted his wish with a breathalyzer, on which he blew a 0.180% BAC, more than double the legal limit to drive.
Christin Blankenship Austin punches boyfriend until he’s bloody in Nashville hotel room
39-year-old Christin Blankenship Austin is charged with the assault of her boyfriend, Kyle Simmons, at a downtown Nashville Hotel. The two were out exploring downtown Friday night and, as they returned to their hotel room, began to argue. During the walk to the room, Christin reportedly hit Kyle in the back of the head, and he informed her he was gathering his things and leaving. Once both were in the room, he says she punched him in the mouth and hit him in the back of the head again as he was collecting his belongings. During the struggle, his finger was also slammed in a door. Officers documented blood on his mouth and that his finger was injured. Christin was determined to be the primary aggressor and was charged with domestic assault and transported to booking.
Andrew Stone charged in auto theft after argument about Christmas Giving
37-year-old Andrew Stone was reportedly arguing with his ex-girlfriend/roommate, Karen Van Winkle, late on December 26th over Christmas gifts. Karen told police Andrew was upset, claiming she didn’t do anything for him. As she walked away to avoid the confrontation, she says he followed her around the house and blocked doorways while yelling at her. She says she was very intimidated and in fear for her safety, due to a prior incident in California when he struck her in the face. He then drove off in her van, which he had never driven and had no permission to take. It was recovered a few blocks away, and Stone had fled the scene.
Preston Garner charged after New Year’s fight in downtown Nashville
22-year-old Preston Garner was fighting with another individual just before 3 a.m. at 1st & Broadway in downtown Nashville. Officers arrived at the fight-in-progress call and separated both parties. Garner was determined to be extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Charles Denig rang in the new year with a drunken fight in downtown Nashville
27-year-old Charles Denig was fighting near 1st & Broadway in downtown Nashville on January 1st. Officers observed the fighting behavior and separated the two involved individuals, and attempted to get them to go on their way. As they spoke with Denig, they realized his extreme level of intoxication prevented him from caring for himself, and he continued to cause a disturbance. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Tourist Adam Perkins punches cop twice, free on pre-trial release
33-year-old North Carolina tourist Adam Perkins caught the attention of Metro Nashville Police after he was observed walking in traffic at 5th & Broadway late Saturday night. As officers approached to check on his welfare, it was immediately apparent he was extremely intoxicated. Officers attempted to guide him out of the road and back to the sideway, but Perkins refused. He began to yell and scream at officers and punched Sgt. EricPetlewski in the chest twice, while screaming “take me to jail!” As officers were taking Perkins into custody, he pulled away from officers and kicked at the windows inside the patrol car until he was placed into hobble restraints for transport.
Hunter Bagwell — drunk, disorderly, and armed in a downtown Nashville bar
24-year-old Hunter Bagwell of Waverly was kicked out of Honky Tonk Central on Broadway in downtown Nashville on New Year’s Eve due to his disorderly behavior. After he continued to re-enter the venue, Metro Nashville Police arrived to charge him with criminal trespassing. During a search incident to arrest, a loaded .22 cal revolver was located in his front jacket pocket.
Robert Holmes charged with drug possession after DUI crash on Dickerson Pike
30-year-old Robert Holmes crashed his vehicle near Dickerson Pike and Grace Street late Friday night and admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day. Social media posts show Holmes drinking with friends at a restaurant just prior to driving. Responding officers say he smelled of alcohol and had trouble standing and speaking coherently. After performing poorly on field sobriety tests, Holmes was taken into custody. A subsequent inventory search of his vehicle prior to towing resulted in the seizure of 9.39 grams of marijuana in a Tupperware container.
Kiara Torres slips MNPD’s cuffs twice after punching Nudie’s bouncers
22-year-old Kiara Torres slipped her handcuffs twice as Metro Nashville Police attempted to take her into custody after she reportedly punched security staff a Nudie’s Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville Friday night. Police say she was extremely intoxicated and uncooperative after it took multiple officers to take her into custody.
Casey Bowden breaks into Bridgestone Arena vehicle, rips cable lines off building
21-year-old Casey Bowden was found on the top floor of the Bridgestone Arena parking garage late Friday night, breaking into a white Chevrolet truck, which belonged to Bridgestone. As security approached the Connecticut tourist, he began ripping the cable and communication lines off the building. He was detained by security for police, who took him into custody after he was treated for the cuts to his hand from the broken glass.
Florida man Matthew Shinn pulls shirt over bouncer’s head and punches him
33-year-old Florida man Matthew Shinn faces multiple charges after police say he flipped a middle finger to staff at Nudie’s Honky Tonk Friday night before getting into a fight with bouncer Buck Buchanan. After Shinn was asked to leave for his disruptive “rude and obscene” behavior, he chest-bumped Buchanan twice, and after the bouncer fell to the floor, Shinn pulled the victim’s shirt over his head and punched him twice, leaving him with visible injuries.
Joseph Marshall charged after downtown disturbance on New Year’s Eve
Metro Nashville Police Officers working the Entertainment District Initiative in downtown Nashville on New Year’s Eve located 32-year-old Joseph Marshall near 2nd & Broadway just before 1 a.m. Marshall was pushing and shoving another male and refused to be separated from the other man, shoving him again in front of officers. Due to his extreme level of intoxication, Marshall was taken into custody.
Florida teen Riley Dismukes charged after Broadway brawl in downtown Nashville
19-year-old Riley Dismukes of Florida was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday morning along with his co-defendant, Ellis Frimet. Both teens, from Florida, were observed attacking another individual on Broadway in downtown Nashville. When asked to disperse and stop fighting, Dismukes refused all commands from officers and continued in the disorderly conduct.
Florida man Ellis Frimet charged after Broadway assault in Nashville
19-year-old Ellis Frimet and his friend Riley Dismukes are both charged after assaulting another person on Broadway in downtown Nashville in the early hours of Saturday morning. As officers attempted to break up the assault, Frimet refused to disperse or stop fighting. He was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Bartender Ashland Ghaffari arrested while drunk at work at Bar East
26-year-old Ashland Mariah Ghaffari was working at Bar East on Woodland Street on New Year’s Eve when staff called police due to her extreme level of intoxication and causing issues at her place of employment. Staff attempted to arrange for her to take an Uber home, but she was combative. Officers arrived, and she began to yell and argue with them. As she was being taken into custody for public intoxication after refusing to arrange a ride, she resisted being cuffed and refused to get into the patrol car.
