25-year-old Kylen King was seen in a car accident in his 2010 Acura on Logistics Way on April 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with King, who informed them he didn’t have a valid driver’s license or insurance. Officers cited him for the violation that day. King was later booked on the citation of no driver’s license and financial responsibility on May 21st.
Month: May 2024
Victor Hernandez Jr booked after not paying $69 tab at Chief’s on Broadway
42-year-old Victor Hernandez Jr. was caught trying to not pay his tab at the Chief’s on Broadway on May 26th. When officers arrived, they were informed that Hernandez could not pay his tab and was intoxicated. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Hernandez. After attempting to get Hernandez to pay the tab, a bartender let officers know he had several opportunities to pay and even tried to get other people to pay for him. Chief’s on Broadway provided law enforcement with Hernandez’s tab showing that he ordered four drinks totaling $69.48. Victor Hernandez Jr. was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and theft of services.
Jasmine Rugante assaults sister after urinating on herself at Riverfront Park
24-year-old Jasmine Venya Rugante was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication at Riverfront Park on 1st Avenue South and Broadway on May 26th. Around 1:40 a.m., Rugante’s sister told officers that Rugante thought that their other sister said something “slick” to her after she urinated on herself while drinking, which sparked a scuffle between them. Rugante’s sister said she did not know who initiated the altercation because it happened so fast, adding that she was just there and intervened to break it up. The other involved sister stated that the three were walking as a group when Rugante peed herself. She said that Rugante thought they were talking down to her behind her back and advanced on her. This started the scuffle between them, leaving scratches on her neck and clavicle and ripping the left strap of her dress. Rugante’s other sister said she was not in pain and did not want to press charges. Then, officers spoke with Rugante, who stated that she thought her sisters were talking bad about her because she urinated on herself and said, “They know how I get when I am drinking.” She could not remember who initiated the fight. She was later detained for the occurrence.
Tatiana McNeill starts brawl at Whiskey River Saloon, punches security guard for kicking her out
38-year-old Tatiana McNeill was involved in a large fight at Whiskey River Saloon in the early hours of May 26th. When officers arrived, they observed her pushing and shoving a security guard outside of the establishment. Officers were advised that after the scuffle, McNeill was kicked out, and when she was denied access to the bar, she punched a security guard twice. Officers watched footage of the incident that showed her throwing the first punch, sparking the large fight inside. McNeill was deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Daniel Garner fights man at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk, offers police oral sex to scratch his nose
37-year-old Daniel Joseph Garner caused a disturbance at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk on the evening of May 25th. Officers reported that Garner was spotted outside of Miranda Lambert’s bar, where he had a confrontation with them regarding him harassing women. After a brief interaction, he was instructed to stop and move along. Later, Garner was found at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk being aggressive towards patrons before physically assaulting a man in an elevator. Security intervened, removed him from the location, and detained him in a stairwell until the police arrived. Garner also reeked of alcohol, was visibly intoxicated, and had bloodshot eyes. Garner was jailed for the incident. While being transported, he made inappropriate remarks in the back of the patrol vehicle, including a request to scratch his nose in exchange for a blowjob. He further complained about being stuck in the back of the patrol car and not receiving assistance for his discomfort. Garner was taken into custody for disorderly conduct on May 26th.
Zachary Rourke found staggering down I-40 West, says he’s “walking to his sister’s house in Oxford, Michigan.”
34-year-old Zachary James Rourke was observed walking and staggering into traffic lanes on I-40 West near Mile Marker 195 in the late hours of May 25th. Witnesses also stated that he appeared “heavily intoxicated” before they called the police. When officers arrived, they located Rourke stumbling westbound on the interstate, so they detained him and transported him to the McCrory Lane Twice Daily. As officers spoke with Rourke, they noticed he had a strong alcoholic odor and minor scrapes on his legs, which he claimed were from walking through the woods near his sister’s house in Oxford, Michigan. Rourke that he was “walking to his sister’s house in Oxford, Michigan.” He refused to answer how long he had been walking or if he had been drinking while repeating that he was heading to see his sister. After further questioning, officers learned he was staying at a Marriott Hotel in Nashville, but Rourke could not specify which one. Then, Rourke said he was at the hotel with a woman he had met on the Hinge dating app and that they had broken up, so she was no longer there. Officers deemed him unable to care for himself and detained him for the occurrence. After transporting Rourke to booking, deputies discovered a dime bag filled with a substance resembling cocaine. Rourke was taken into custody for public intoxication and contraband in a penal institution.
Tobias Santner found covered in urine & vomit inside elevator at Nashville International Airport
23-year-old Tobias Santner was taken into custody for public intoxication on May 25th. Around 4 a.m., officers were called regarding two “highly intoxicated” males, one of which was later identified as Santner, who was stumbling around the valet area on the ground level of Nashville International Airport. Upon arrival, officers were advised that one of the males walked toward the Hilton Hotel, and the other got onto an elevator. When the elevator opened, officers found Santner leaning against the wall, appearing to be sleeping. Officers shouted at him multiple times, but he did not acknowledge them. Officers grabbed his arm to keep him from falling and escorted him off the elevator. Santner had vomited on his clothing, had urinated on himself, and was missing a shoe. He also could not answer any questions regarding how and when he arrived at the airport or where he was trying to go. Santner provided officers with his Austrian passport and was deemed a danger to himself before being detained for the occurrence.
Rodrick Love found “extremely disoriented” wearing only one shoe in Downtown Nashville
21-year-old Rodrick Love was taken into custody for public intoxication on May 25th. On May 24th, around 11:45 p.m., a Skull’s Rainbow Room manager flagged officers down regarding a young male, later identified as Love, who appeared “extremely disoriented.” Love was seen wearing only one shoe and talking into his wallet, asking for “Siri.” Officers located Love outside a 6th Avenue North establishment and spoke with him. As they spoke, Love told officers he was visiting from Chicago with some friends, but he had lost them and his phone. During their interaction, Love did not know where his hotel was, and when officers asked him where he was, he replied, “I know it’s not Memphis.” Love continued talking to his wallet, stumbling around and repeating nonsensical phrases. Love was deemed unable to care for himself and was detained for the occurrence.
DUI: Harold Whitacre resists arrest after hitting several objects on Gillock Street
34-year-old Harold Whitacre left the scene after crashing into several objects on Gillock Street early May 24th. A bystander observed this and alerted the authorities, advising that a driver, later identified as Whitacre, pulled into their Gillock Street residence and exited his vehicle. The caller left and then later returned. When officers arrived, they located Whitacre, who reeked of alcohol near the front porch, showing signs of intoxication as he denied being the involved driver several times. The vehicle was severely damaged, missing a bumper, emitting smoke, and leaking an unknown chemical, which made a trail to the scene. Then, officers attempted to detain him, during which Whitacre resisted until they could handcuff him. During a show-up, the caller positively identified Whitacre. After being read implied consent, he refused to provide a chemical sample. Whitacre was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest, driving under the influence, and an implied consent violation.
Steven Reid assaults woman after allegedly soliciting her for sex, wanted his money back due to “lack of services”
57-year-old Steven Reid had an altercation with an intimate partner, Breyona Bunkley, at the Atrium Way La Quinta Inn & Suites on the morning of May 24th. Reid spoke with responding officers, telling them that he met Bunkley in downtown Nashville on Broadway, where she solicited prostitution before they headed to his hotel room. He claimed while they were still in his car, he had lost the $200 he was going to pay Bunkley, who “fondled him” as he drove. Then, Reid decided to go to the gas station to retrieve another $200 from the ATM. Once they returned to the hotel, he said Bunkley “fondled him” again and started giving him oral sex. Reid said the act lasted “less than five seconds,” and she was ready to leave. Reid wanted his money returned due to a “lack of services.” Then, Bunkley told officers Reid began taking off his clothes, wearing nothing but his underwear. Bunkley thought he was going to have sex with her, but she did not want to, so she called the front desk and told them, “A sexual assault was about to happen.” Then, a fight ensued, which continued into the hallway as Reid tried to retrieve his money from Bunkley’s purse, but the cash was not there. Afterward, Reid attempted to grab her phone as she waited for the elevator. The incident was captured on camera. Reid gave officers Bunkley’s phone and purse. Additionally, Bunkley stated she and Reid went to his hotel room to “drink” and “hang out,” denying any fondling or oral sex had happened. Officers noticed she had a swollen lip and a broken purse strap. Reid was taken into custody for assault.