38-year-old Brian Hastreiter was kicked out of the Lucky Bastard Saloon in downtown Nashville in the early hours of Saturday morning for his disorderly behavior in the bar. He returned a title of three times, eventually causing security to alert Metro Nashville Police to have him trespassed and removed from the property. Officers arrived and took Hastreiter into custody and transported him to booking.
Year: 2023
James Werdeniuk charged with DUI after speeding on Briley Parkway
42-year-old James Werdeniuk was traveling at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Briley Parkway on February 4, according to police. During a subsequent traffic stop, Werdeniuk reportedly had slurred speech and signs of apparent intoxication, including smelling of alcohol. Inside the vehicle was a four-pack of Southern Grist, and a bottle of Banana Split liquor. He showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for DUI.
DUI: Samuel West drives into the side of Lucky’s 3-Star Bar in Nashville
26-year-old Samuel West told police he came from Broadway, where he “didn’t have a single drop of alcohol” before crashing his Jeep Wrangler into the side of Lucky’s 3-Star Bar just south of downtown Nashville Sunday night, causing extensive damage to the building. He claimed he simply swerved to avoid a car. West reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody and charged with DUI.
Anthony Bates had ‘2 beers at a strip club’ before DUI hit-and-run crash
30-year-old Anthony Bates says he and his friend Zachary Dickson were driving home from a strip club in his silver Dodge Caravan when he struck a vehicle at 46th & Charlotte and fled the scene. Officers caught up with the Caravan on White Bridge Road and observed it to have heavy front-end damage. When asked about the damage, Bates stated he “may have hit a bump but was not aware of hitting a vehicle.” He admitted to consuming “two beers” at the strip club prior to driving and almost fell over during field sobriety tests.
Carolyn Richard Abell too drunk to fly at Nashville Internation Airport
61-year-old Carolyn Richard Abell was denied boarding her Southwest Airlines flight on February 7 due to her extreme level of intoxication. Airport security became involved at the gate, noting that Abell had urinated on herself. She was asked to leave the airport property via taxi or rideshare, but she refused, asking, “I can’t stay here?” When informed she could not remain on airport property, she stated, “I’m not going anywhere; I’m going home!” She was then placed into custody for public intoxication, despite her resistance.
Trevell James charged after robbery and shoot-out with victim & friend
19-year-old Trevell James was booked this week on outstanding warrants for felony aggravated robbery, drug possession, and theft during two incidents on December 27. Police say he entered a business and asked to use the restroom. He then went to the employee locker room, took the jacket of Adam Peler, which contained the keys to his vehicle, and walked out the front door wearing the jacket. On that same day, Trevel James and Alfred Rodriguez attempted to rob Shandarie Barrett of $2,000, which he had been sent to the bank to get. When he was unable to withdraw the money and returned to his residence, he was pistol-whipped and robbed of his phone and passport.
James and Rodrigues then fled the location, and the victim and his friend, Everald Nelson, pursued them throughout South Nashville. Nelson exchanged gunfire with the suspects in the parking lot of a Waffle House. The two suspects then abandoned their car and fled the scene. Inside the abandoned vehicle, officers found four bags of marijuana, totaling one pound in weight. Warrants were issued for their arrest, and James was booked on those this week.
Nicholas Moore charged after pushing girlfriend’s face into mud during an assault
27-year-old Nicholas Moore reportedly smashed his girlfriend’s head into the mud during an assault on February 3. Police say the two were in an argument over ‘relationship issues’ that was taken outside into the parking lot of their North Nashville apartment complex. She says he pushed her and threw her to the ground and dragged her into the mud and pushed her head into it. Nicholas’ friend intervened, giving the victim, Jessica Turner, time to retrieve a box cutter for self-defense. She screamed for Moore to leave her alone, but he rushed her in an attempt to take the box cutter and, in doing so, cut his hand before fleeing. As police were at the scene, Moore also called 911 to report the knife wound and stated he was driving himself to Centennial Hospital. Officers positioned themself to await his arrival, but he never showed up. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was booked on it this week.
Avaunt Savannah charged with robbing girlfriend of rent money at gunpoint
21-year-old Avaunt Montez Savannah and an accomplice were reportedly in the apartment of his girlfriend, Jessica Stephens, on December 31. Avaunt’s friend and his girlfriend were arguing back and forth and swapping insults. As Jessica opened the door for all three of them to leave the apartment, she says the friend grabbed her purse and demanded her money. She says Avaunt and his friend both then pulled handguns and pointed them at her and took her rent money ($1380), her cell phone, and her car keys from her purse. The friend stated he was “about to smoke” the victim while acting like he was about to pistol whip her. The two ordered her to go into her bedroom and stay there for twenty minutes while they fled. Arrest warrants were issued, and Montez was booked into custody this week.
Deadreicka Miller taps David Taylor with knife after disparaging his dead relative
David Taylor says 23-year-old Deadreicka Miller made a disparaging remake about one of his dead relatives on February 8. As the argument heated up, Miller reportedly pick up a knife and threatened Taylor. She then tapped the blade on his leg, putting him in fear of bodily injury. A Witness observed the assault. Miller had been staying with Taylor for just a month prior to the incident. She says that Taylor said something about her ex initially, causing her to respond about his dead relative. She is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Booster Macey McMinton caught at Bellevue T.J. Maxx
Police say 23-year-old Macey McMinton brought a T.J. Maxx shopping bag with her when she entered their store on Hwy 70 S on January 16. She then filled the bag with merchandise and walked out the door. Loss prevention detained her and took possession of the boosted items, which were valued at $207.85. She was issued a citation for shoplifting, and was booked on that citation this week.
Megan Love charged with DUI after drinking in downtown Nashville
Metro Nashville Police say 22-year-old Megan Love crashed her 2018 Nissan Murano in downtown Nashville at 3:30 a.m. on January 11. She stated she had consumed “a couple of drinks” prior to driving and displayed multiple signs of intoxication. She had to be transported to the hospital for treatment and was issued a citation for DUI. She was booked on that citation this week.
Petty Vanderbilt Police charge George Woods with marijuana possession in parking lot
Sgt Orlando Dixson of the Vanderbilt University Police Department charged 22-year-old George Woods IV with marijuana possession on January 20. Dixson says he approached an illegally parked vehicle in a Vanderbilt University parking lot and noticed the seats were laid all the way back. Two small bags of marijuana were in plain view, and the driver, Woods, admitted it was his marijuana for personal use. Woods was booked on the citation this week.
Jesus Jurarez cited after reckless driving and loud muffler on Nolensville Pike
21-year-old Jesus Jurarez was cited on five charges on January 7 as he drove his 2015 Camaro on Nolensville Road with a very loud exhaust as he passed a marked patrol car while accelerating recklessly. He was swerving between lanes, and a traffic stop was initiated. Jurarez had no license, no insurance, and an open beer in the vehicle. He passed field sobriety tests with only minor indications of impairment. He was issued state citations and was booked on them this week.
Kevin Davis brutally assaulted his lover while wearing gloves and socks over his hands
Gabrielle Norman says her 41-year-old lover Kevin Davis put on fingerless boxing gloves and then black socks over his hands before he pulled the sheets off the bed and grabbed her by the throat, and tossed her to the ground. Once on the ground, she said he accused her of cheating. He then began to brutally punch and kick her. Officers documented bruising “all over her body.” The incident occurred in June, and a warrant was issued for his arrest at that time. He was booked on that warrant this week.
Peter Taylor charged with possessing a crack rock & push rod outside Nashville Rescue Mission
55-year-old Peter Taylor faces drug possession and paraphernalia charges after he spoke with Metro Nashville Police Officers at the Nashville Rescue mission in December. During their conversation about an unrelated charge, Taylor reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. Officers say they observed a ‘push rod’ in his pocket and, during a search, also retrieved a crack rock. He was cited for drug possession and drug paraphernalia. He was booked on that citation this week.
Sydney Johnson-Donaldson charged in assault of ex-boyfriend
20-year-old Sydney Johnson-Donaldson was booked this week on an outstanding warrant from December, charging her with domestic assault. Her ex-boyfriend (and father of her child), Fred Dushimimana, says she came to his apartment on December 4 and argued with him about a computer. He stated the computer belonged to him, but she claimed it was hers. In an effort to de-escalate the situation, he decided to leave the apartment. As he turned his back to her, Sydney reportedly punched him three times before fleeing the area. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
Joshua Connor charged with felony burglary over $12 in beer from Walmart
39-year-old Joshua Connor is now charged with felony burglary after concealing a 12-pack of beer valued at $12.00 in his backpack at the Antioch Walmart in an effort to steal it, according to police. Loss prevention detained Connor and retrieved the merchandise. Due to him previously being trespassed from the location, Metro Nashville Police charged him with felony burglary.
Maurilio Teletor Jimenez charged with DUI from passenger seat in stranger’s driveway
25-year-old Maurilio Teletor Jimenez was found asleep in the passenger seat of a vehicle in a stranger’s West Nashville driveway on February 4. Officers responded and found the vehicle running and at least a dozen empty beer cans scattered in both floorboards. It took a sternum rub to wake the driver. As he woke up, he attempted to grab the steering wheel and also searched for an unopened can of beer.
Nashville Police arrest man on drugs at Rescue Mission — Patrick Miller
31-year-old Patrick Miller was pointed out by the staff of the Nashville Rescue Mission to the police as someone who wasn’t allowed to be at the mission. Officers spoke with Miller, who refused to leave as he had nowhere else to go, and noticed he had very dilated pupils and was making incoherent statements. He was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespass and public intoxication.
Clarence Carter spits in woman’s face after using crack cocaine
43-year-old Clarence Carter reportedly walked up to a woman who was passing by him and spit in her face on February 6. Nearby officers quickly responded and found an inebriated and agitated Carter. When asked what happened, he volunteered that he had used crack cocaine just before spitting on the woman.
Zachary Owen says he can break into Opry Mills Mall because his family are all country singers.
40-year-old Zachary Owen told police he was attempting to enter Opry Mills Mall at 1:30 a.m. on February 6 to “hang out inside” and that he’s allowed on the property because “all his family are country singers.” Mall Security had caught him inside the mall after-hours the previous day and escorted him off the property. Owen was transported to booking and charged with criminal trespass.
Ashley Young rams vehicle of her boyfriend and his co-worker in rage incident
31-year-old Ashley Young was booked this week on two outstanding felony warrants from December 2020. Police say her boyfriend, Brent Gales, was riding in a car driven by his co-worker, Taylor Means. Ashley Young was driving a black GMC Terrain when she began to follow them on Rosa Parks Blvd. When Taylor attempted to turn left, Ashley rammed into the left side of her vehicle, forcing it off the road. Ashley then circled the car three times while screaming, “What are you doing with her?” She then fled the scene. Brent was able to identify his girlfriend and her vehicle positively and was unsure why she was upset he was with a co-worker.
Lovers Gone Wild: Saniya Robinson & Lavelldo Washington both F’d around and found out.
19-year-old Saniya Robinson says she was with her 20-year-old boyfriend, Lavelldo Washington, on February 4 when she noticed he had called his ex-girlfriend while they were in a vehicle together. An argument ensued Saniya shoved Lavelldo, and in return, he threw a phone at her head, leaving her with a large knot in the center of her forehead. She says Lavello also punched her in the face. After the scuffle, Saniya admits she went into Lavelldo’s house and destroyed his $500 cologne, Apple 7 watch, and a pair of Airpod Pros.
Eric Elliott uses fake $100 bill to buy coffee & cigarettes at Nashville gas station
Police say 46-year-old Eric Elliot attempted to pas a fake $100 bill at the RaceTrac on Gallatin Pike on February 5. The manager at the location, Tnysha Allen, stated Elliott entered the store and attempted to buy cigarettes and coffee with the fake currency. When confronted by the manger, he took the money and left the store, but produced the bill for police when they located him.
Steffany Hamner abandons child in downtown Nashville after assaulting her with boot
Nashville police say 41-year-old Steffany Rose Hamner was at several bars on Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday with her 13-year-old daughter. As they were walking at 2nd & Broadway, they were “playing” by grabbing each other’s hair. Steffany fell down during the tussle, and when she stood up, she told her daughter, “I’m gonna beat you!” She then removed her boot and began to strike the victim several times, leaving visible injuries on the juvenile. After the assault, Steffany abandoned her daughter in the Entertainment District without a phone or any supervision and without the address of their AirBNB. Medics transported the child to the hospital, and Hamner was located and jailed on charges of domestic assault and child neglect.
