21-year-old Jason Phillips jumped off the pedestrian bridge and into the Cumberland River just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Metro Nashville Police observed him swimming to the West shore near Broadway and 1st Ave S., and allowed him to be cleared by NFD medics before taking him into custody for public intoxication. Police say he still reeked of alcohol, had slurred speech, and had very dilated pupils.
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Man strip dances on riverbank after crashing event at The Bridge Building; per report
42-year-old William Rivas was charged with indecent exposure and criminal trespass when he entered private property, refused to leave, then walked down to the Cumberland River bank taking his clothes off and dancing simultaneously.
John Holman, Jr. drove into Cumberland River after allegedly killing girlfriend
North Precinct detectives have sworn out an arrest warrant charging John E. Holman Jr. with criminal homicide for the apparent beating death of his girlfriend