33-year-old Daniel Tucker was involved in a car crash on July 13th. When officers arrived, a witness stated that Tucker swerved off the roadway and into a ditch. The witness said that he administered Narcan to Tucker because it seemed that he was overdosing. Officers then approached Tucker, who was still near his vehicle. Once officers got close to the car, they saw Tucker on the driver’s side looking for something. They told him to leave his car and come to them on the road. Tucker obliged, but it seemed like he was unsteady and couldn’t maintain his balance. Once Tucker was out of the ditch, officers began speaking with him. While officers interacted with Tucker, they observed other signs of impairment. During questioning, Tucker confessed to taking Suboxone. Tucker said he takes it every morning and took one this morning before driving. During a search of Tucker, officers discovered a scratched-off pill bottle in his left pocket with six pill bottles inside. Through further investigation, it was found that Tucker also had a suspended license. Tucker was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, possession of a legend drug, and unlawful possession.
Month: July 2024
Christian Banuelos passes out drunk & face-first on ground at Nashville International Airport
32-year-old Christian Banuelos was seen sleeping face-first on the ground at the Nashville International Airport on July 13th. Officers made contact with Banuelos and woke him up, which took several minutes. While interacting with Banuelos, officers observed that he smelled of alcohol and exhibited multiple signs of intoxication. After officers checked his boarding pass, it was determined that he missed his flight. Officers then escorted him to ground transportation and offered him an Uber. However, Banuelos refused to take the Uber. Banuelos was then taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Tarja Douglas steals $150 blanket from JCPenney
46-year-old Tarja Douglas shoplifted at the JCPenney on Rivergate Parkway on June 21st. Officers arrived and made contact with Timothy Russell, one of JCPenney’s loss prevention employees. Russell said he watched Douglas grab a $150 blanket and leave the store without paying. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Douglas was later booked on the citation of theft of merchandise on July 9th.
Jonathan Hall steals two PlayStation 5 consoles after breaking into man’s home
18-year-old Jonathan Hall broke into Larry Bates’ Booker Street residence around 12:26 a.m. on July 13th. Officers received a call for service regarding a person, later identified as Hall, being shot multiple times. When they arrived, officers observed Hall suffering from multiple gunshot injuries and rendered him aid. Throughout the investigation, officers discovered that Hall destroyed a bedroom door, causing $1,000 worth of damage, and stole two PlayStation 5 consoles valued at $1,200. Hall was later taken into custody for aggravated burglary, vandalism, and theft on July 15th.
Brandy Paull blacks out behind Knights Inn after snorting heroin
42-year-old Brandy Paull was seen publicly intoxicated behind Knights Inn on Bell Road on July 14th. Officers received a report of an unconscious woman behind a nearby motel who was not breathing. When officers arrived on the scene, they located Paull, who was lying unconscious in the parking lot. Paull was then given two doses of Narcan before she woke up. Upon waking up, paramedics told Paull that she almost died and suggested she be taken to a hospital in case the Narcan wore off. However, Paull refused any medical assistance and told officers that she had snorted heroin before blacking out. When officers found Paull, she had no shoes, phone, wallet, or identification. Officers deemed Paull to be a danger to herself, so she was then taken into custody for public intoxication on July 15th.
William Cunningham found passed out in lobby at Holiday Inn Express, tells police to “F*ck off”
34-year-old William David Cunningham caused a disturbance at the Holliday Inn Express on Broadway in the early hours of July 14th. The hotel staff told responding officers they found Cunningham sleeping in the lobby. Then, when the police approached him, they tried to wake him up, and he instructed them to “f*ck off!” Cunningham then refused to answer their questions and disregarded their orders. During their interaction, officers noticed he reeked of alcohol and was visibly intoxicated, so they detained him for the occurrence. Cunningham was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Teylor Davis assaults police officer on Broadway for not helping her
26-year-old Teylor Davis had an altercation with Officer Giuseppe Scalzo around 2:30 a.m. on July 14th. Additional officers and Scalzo were investigating an unrelated incident when Davis approached them, wanting to talk about a prior event. Then, after Scalzo explained that he would assist her once he finished his current call, Davis became agitated and interrupted his investigation. Scalzo told Davis she needed to step back, causing her to become more hostile. This sparked an argument where Davis pushed Scalzo in the shoulder. Then, officers attempted to place her in handcuffs. However, Davis pulled her arms away, trying to break free from their grasp until they put her on the ground and detained her. She continued to be resistive as they placed her in the back of the patrol car. Davis was taken into custody for the assault of an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Jace Gray fights security after woman’s wallet was stolen at Margaritaville
23-year-old Jace Gray and his friend, De’Andre Barbee, caused a disturbance at Margaritaville around 2:13 a.m. on July 14th. Security at the location told responding officers that Gray and Barbee had been drinking at the bar all night. Gray overheard a woman say she had her phone stolen, which was when Gray approached security, demanding they check the cameras. When security informed him that they would have management review the footage, Gray became irate. Security then told him he needed to leave the bar. After Gray refused, security grabbed and shoved him outside the bar, sparking a scuffle between them. When officers tried to detain Gray, he started resisting until they performed a controlled takedown. While they escorted him to the patrol car, he dropped his body weight, refusing to be escorted. Officers then picked him up from the ground and into their vehicle. During their interaction, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and was visibly impaired. Gray was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest.
DUI: Jacob Hooper speeds down Ellington Parkway south at 81 mph, says he was following the flow of traffic
27-year-old Jacob Hooper was observed speeding in his black Hyundai Sonata down Ellington Parkway South near Mile Marker 12.2 around 11:38 p.m. on July 13th. Officers noticed him going 81 mph in a 55 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop on Douglas Avenue. During the traffic stop, they discovered Hooper reeked of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication. Hooper stated that he did not realize he was going that fast and believed he was following the flow of traffic. Hooper then further explained that he had been coming from a friend’s house off Rivergate Parkway, where he had two Jell-O shots and smoked a THC vape. Then, he consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and, after being informed of implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. After being transported to St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Hooper was taken into custody for driving under the influence on July 14th.
Stuart Archer attacks multiple people at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, tells police “nothing had happened”
23-year-old Stuart Christopher Archer was involved in a scuffle on the third floor of Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar shortly after midnight, July 14th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down and advised them that he had attacked several individuals before their arrival. Then, when police spoke with Archer, he stated he “did not know what was going on” and that “nothing had happened.” During their interaction, Archer could not find his identification and showed signs of intoxication. Archer nearly fell multiple times as officers helped him walk down a flight of stairs. After this, they reviewed footage of the altercation, corroborating staff security’s statements. Archer was deemed a danger to himself and taken into custody for public intoxication.