31-year-old Paul Anthony Mejia was enjoying a drunken Friday night in downtown Nashville when some patrons at Printers Alley observed him intoxicated with a knife and became alarmed. Though no victims claimed any assault when Metro Nashville Police arrived, officers noticed he was having a hard time standing and reeked of alcohol. He was determined to be a danger to himself or others and transported to booking, where he was charged with public intoxication.
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Man who jumped off pedestrian bridge into Cumberland River arrested — Jason Phillips
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.
Tourist sisters brawl in the middle of downtown Nashville — Hannah German arrested
34-year-old Hannah German flagged down police officers in downtown Nashville, reportedly asking for help in detaining her sister, Emma German. A group of citizens near 5th & Broadway were also reporting an assault was occurring between the two sisters. The two had been at Tootsie’s and got into an argument over using a rideshare to return to their hotel. Emma attempted to part ways, however, Hannah grabbed her by the neck twice, refusing to let her leave. During the scuffle, Emma sustained some injuries, including a bloody lip, scratches on her neck and chest, and a broken backpack, which she had been wearing.
Roommate rumble over a cell phone turns into assault charge
23-year-old Kayla Mabry was charged with domestic assault after an argument with her roommate about a cell phone turned into a physical rumble involving punches and bruises.
