27-year-old Monique Rose-Marie Bigelow had a domestic altercation with her roommate, Corey Lamont Russell, at their West Grove Avenue residence on the night of May 21st. Upon arrival, the police spoke with Russell, who stated that he and Bigelow had an argument, which escalated when she started striking him. Russell added that she bit his left forearm, leaving a visible wound. Then, when officers spoke with Bigelow, she admitted to biting him but said it was in self-defense. Bigelow was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 22nd.
Day: May 24, 2024
DUI: Michael Singelyn drinks handle of Taaka Vodka before passing out in his Hyundai Sonata
22-year-old Michael Singelyn was observed sleeping in his Hyundai Sonata at Cane Ridge Park around 1:38 a.m. on May 21st. Officers noticed the car’s engine was still running as they approached it. Officers spoke with Singelyn, who advised them that he had been drinking but did not specify how much. Officers had him exit the vehicle, during which he stumbled and reeked of booze before saying he had bought a “handle of vodka” and had been drinking that, adding that it was still in the car. Officers later found a nearly half-empty 1.5 liter of Taaka Vodka in the backseat and asked him to perform sobriety tests. Singelyn consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Afterward, Singelyn told officers that he was “passed out drunk” in his car and was “too intoxicated to drive,” so he stopped at the park to sleep. Additionally, he stated he was “drunk” and was about to throw up repeatedly. Singelyn refused to provide a chemical sample and was taken into custody for an implied consent violation and driving under the influence.
Javien Carden punches girlfriend in face during argument over his cell phone
22-year-old Javien Carden was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Halle Prum, on May 1st. When officers arrived, Prum told them she had argued with Carden. Prum explained that the argument didn’t start until Carden found out he had left his phone in her car. Prum was sitting in the car with her two children when Carden approached them and told her he would break the window if she didn’t unlock the car. After Prum unlocked the vehicle, Carden entered, took the keys out of the ignition, and told her she wasn’t going anywhere. Someone walking by asked Prum if she needed help. After Prum told her to call the cops, Carden returned the keys and told her to drive. Prum drove to the leasing office, called her mom, and told her what had happened. According to Prum, this caused Cardent to get angry and punch her in the face. Javien Carden was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on May 21st.
DUI: Bruce Huehner stumbles into 7-Eleven after drinking bottle of wine to buy beer, attempts to drive home
72-year-old Bruce Huehner was seen trying to enter his car while intoxicated at the 7-Eleven on Nolensville Pike on May 21st. Officers spoke with the sales associate at the mentioned location when they arrived. The associate told them that Huehner came inside stumbling and purchased two beer cans. She informed officers that since Huehner appeared intoxicated, she took the beers from him. Another witness to the situation stated that they noticed Huehner couldn’t keep himself up, so they followed him outside. The witness told officers that they were worried for Huehner’s safety, so they blocked his car so he couldn’t leave. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Huehner, who was displaying multiple signs of intoxication. After being asked about how much alcohol he had to drink, Huehner told officers that he had drank a whole bottle of wine. Huehner was asked if he wanted to perform sobriety tests, but he declined. Bruce Huehner also refused to provide any samples for his alcohol level, so he was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and implied consent.
DUI: Jacob Segroves found slumped over his steering wheel after taking cocaine
29-year-old Jacob Scott Segroves was taken into custody for driving under the influence-2nd offense, and the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia on May 21st. Around 5:04 p.m., Timothy Howell, a motorist, flagged deputies down after observing Segroves slumped over the steering wheel near the Donaldson Pike and Knapp Boulevard intersection. When officers arrived, they spoke with Howell, who advised them he was behind Segroves in traffic when he noticed he was not progressing with the flow of traffic. Howell stated he then pulled in front of Segroves’ car and started knocking on the window, trying to wake him up, but was unable to. Officers then woke up Segroves and had him exit his vehicle. Due to his condition, officers alerted the medics, but when they got there, he refused medical treatment. Afterward, Segroves allowed officers to search his car, during which they located two small clear baggies with a white powdery substance, later identified as cocaine. While being questioned about his medical history, Segroves told officers he had taken an “unknown substance,” causing him to fall into an unconscious state. Segroves then consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was detained for the occurrence.
DUI: Patrick Gower drinks half bottle of LTD Canadian Whiskey before crashing his car
45-year-old Patrick Gower was involved in a car accident near Old Hickory Boulevard and the I-65 South Entrance Ramp around 8:52 p.m. on May 20th. Upon arrival, officers located Gower sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers prompted him with questions regarding the incident, during which he reeked of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication. Then, officers noticed a half-full bottle of LTD Canadian Whiskey underneath the front right passenger seat, which he later admitted to drinking. Gower refused to take sobriety tests and, after being informed of implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. After being transported to Nashville General Hospital, Gower was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an open container violation on May 21st.
Erick Flores-Montil punches father in mouth during argument over bills
25-year-old Erick Michael Flores-Montil had a domestic altercation with his father, Gabino Flores-Hernandez, at their Atkins Drive residence on May 19th. When deputies arrived, they spoke with Flores-Hernandez, who stated that Flores-Montil had become upset over bills and money. This sparked an argument that turned physical when Flores-Montil punched his father in the mouth, bloodying his nose. Police were advised by a witness in the house that they had come out after hearing Flores-Montil punch Flores-Hernandez and saw Flores-Hernandez lying on the floor bleeding. The witness and Flores-Hernandez escorted Flores-Montil outside, where they held him until the cops showed up. Flores-Montil was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Joseph Puckett punches brother-in-law, tells police he was helping him to their hotel room
37-year-old Joseph Ronald Puckett fought with his brother-in-law, Franklin Denison, at Holston Hotel around midnight on May 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Denison, who had blood all over him, telling them that he fell due to being “extremely intoxicated,” claiming that no scuffle occurred. Then, when officers spoke with Puckett, he stated he was helping Denison to their hotel room. Officers noticed he had minor abrasions on his knuckles, consistent with striking something or someone. A witness told police that he observed Puckett punch Denison multiple times in the elevator as the door was opening. After detaining Puckett, they searched him and found two different Adderall pills in an unmarked pill bottle. Puckett was taken into custody for two counts of simple possession and domestic assault. Franklin Denison was also arrested for the same incident that night.
James Goodwin throws trash at roommate during argument over cleanliness
52-year-old James Goodwin had a domestic incident with his roommate, Michael Jackson, at their Quail Valley Road residence on May 20th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Jackson, who stated he and Goodwin had argued over him not discarding the cardboard and plastic food containers. During the argument, Goodwin threw the trash at him, hitting his leg and placing him in fear. Then, Goodwin told police that while arguing over the house’s cleanliness, Jackson threw a cardboard pizza box at him. This prompted Goodwin to throw the rest of the trash upstairs, adding that he did not intentionally throw it at Jackson but in his direction, trying to get him to clean it up. Goodwin then denied the trash ever hit Jackson. Jackson’s intimate partner, Franklin Arita, witnessed the occurrence and advised officers that he observed Goodwin throwing trash at Jackson and the bathroom door. Goodwin was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault.
Tahj Jackson jailed after officers discover his Jeep is stolen during traffic stop over tinted windows
22-year-old Tahj Antoine Jackson was observed driving a vinyl-wrapped dark gray Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT with a dark-tinted windshield near Tisdall Drive and Green Lane on May 20th. After noticing this, officers conducted a traffic stop, where they checked the vehicle record, showing the VIN belonged to a black 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, underneath the vinyl wrap of the Jeep Jackson was driving, the vehicle was white. Then, officers searched the secondary VIN and discovered it belonged to a white 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Taylor Newbern, the owner, reported the white 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen on May 2nd, 2023. Jackson told officers he had the Jeep for about a year and refused to provide any additional statement. Jackson was taken into custody for theft.