18-year-old Danquiz Moore rode as a passenger in a Hyundai Sonata that the police pulled over on Dickerson Pike near Queen Avenue late July 9th. During the traffic stop, they discovered the driver was 18 years old as they observed several tobacco products throughout the vehicle. Officers then had everyone exit the vehicle and detained them. When officers searched the Hyundai, they discovered a plastic baggie with about 18 grams of marijuana, another baggie with approximately 5 grams of cocaine, and two digital scales. Officers also discovered a Citadel 9mm handgun on the floorboard where Moore was sitting. Additionally, officers found tobacco products in Moore’s pocket. Moore was taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia, underage nicotine possession, two counts of possession with intent, and firearm possession during a dangerous felony on July 10th.
Month: July 2024
Kevin Guzman assaults boyfriend, damages his belongings during altercation
33-year-old Kevin Guzman was involved in a domestic altercation with his boyfriend, Christian Hernandez, at their Dover Glenn Road apartment on July 6th. When officers made contact with Hernandez, they observed a cut on his forehead. Hernandez told officers that Guzman had started drinking and that he usually got violent while drunk. Hernandez noted that Guzman had previously hit him while intoxicated. Hernandez showed officers his completely broken Samsung phone and stated that Guzman had broken it. Hernandez showed officers his car window and windshield, saying they were also damaged by Guzman. Hernandez stated that Guzman broke his phone, causing them to get into a pushing match, which is when he sustained the cut on his forehead. Guzman was taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism on July 9th.
Joseph Hough caught selling Miller Lite beer out of cooler in Downtown Nashville
54-year-old Joseph Hough was observed pulling a blue cooler via cameras on 3rd Avenue South and Demonbreun Street on June 30th. Officers recognized him from numerous complaints within the downtown district regarding vending ordinance violations. Then, officers observed four male citizens walking toward him. The men then handed Hough money and received two 12oz Miller Lite beers from inside the cooler. Officers added that a few hours before this, they watched Hough enter DGX and buy the 12-pack of Miller Lite with the intent to resell for profit. Officers also observed Hough throw away the broken-down Miller Lite box. A warrant was issued for his arrest on July 5th. Hough was later taken into custody for two counts of an alcoholic beverage violation on July 6th.
Nicholas Thompson caught with loaded Glock 17 after riding as passenger during car crash
21-year-old Nicholas Thompson rode as a passenger in a vehicle that crashed near Korean Veterans Boulevard and 1st Avenue South on June 10th. After the crash, Thompson and the other occupants exited the car. Officers observed this and approached them, during which they noticed the vehicle reeked of marijuana. Officers then discovered the driver had an outstanding warrant. Officers searched the car and found a backpack in the back left passenger seat, where Thompson was sitting. The backpack contained a fully loaded semi-auto Glock 17. Officers also found several bags of marijuana throughout the car. Under Miranda, Thompson admitted to smoking marijuana about an hour before the crash and claimed the backpack was his. Thompson was then cited for the occurrence that day. Thompson was later booked on the citation of weapon possession while under the influence on July 5th.
Johnny Lawrence caught with stolen gun after lying to police about being a felon
67-year-old Johnny Lawrence believed a group of men were trying to break into his Tanglewood Drive residence late July 9th. Then, he alerted the authorities, telling them he might have to shoot the alleged intruders. Officers arrived, cleared his home, and observed that Lawrence had several handguns on his bed and dresser. Lawrence then told police that he was a felon. After officers checked this, they discovered that one of the handguns had been stolen. Officers also learned that Lawrence was not a felon before he then claimed to own the firearms. Lawrence was then taken into custody for theft of a firearm.
Amanda Townsend rips multiple Ring cameras, bites fiancé during confrontation
32-year-old Amanda Townsend was involved in a domestic dispute with her fiancé, Dylan Muniz, at their Bonnacrest Drive residence on July 7th. Officers arrived and spoke with Townsend. Townsend stated that she got into a physical altercation with Muniz. Townsend also told officers that she sustained a swollen wrist and a scratch on her arm because of her fight with Muniz. When officers asked Townsend if Muniz was injured, she told them that she bit his finger because he put it in her mouth. Townsend added that Muniz trapped her inside a room but would not state how she escaped it. Officers later spoke with Muniz, who also said that he got into a physical altercation with Townsend. Muniz informed officers that Townsend was a recovering alcoholic, and he saw her drinking that night. Muniz stated that when he confronted her, an argument ensued. According to Muniz, Townsend ripped down multiple Ring cameras, hit him in the head, and then cracked his phone screen. Muniz provided officers with a video that depicted everything he said. Officers observed the cracked screen as well as his thumb, which was bruised with dried blood on it. When asked about his thumb, Muniz stated that while he and Townsend were in the car, he was trying to unbuckle their child. While he was doing so, Townsend bit his thumb. Due to the video evidence provided, Townsend was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism on July 8th.
Andrew Smith strangles man multiple times during altercation at Airbnb
35-year-old Andrew Smith was caught after strangling Cory Kline while at a Wedgewood Avenue AirBnB on July 6th. When the officers arrived at the scene, Kline informed them that he had been assaulted by Smith, whom he identified to them. Kline told the officers that he was from Indiana and had come to the residence, which was an Airbnb, with some family and friends meeting for the first time. Kline informed the officers that he had met Smith earlier that day and that they had no previous relationship. Kline also told officers that Smith had been drinking throughout the day and had become verbally hostile toward other people at the gathering. According to Kline, he was upstairs when he heard a loud noise that he believed was coming from downstairs. Kline then proceeded to investigate but could not locate the noise. Smith then came downstairs with other party members and began cursing Kline out. Kline told the officers that Smith had called him a “b*tch” and then got into his face. Feeling threatened, Kline pushed Smith away lightly, telling him to sleep it off and go to bed.
Smith responded to this by grabbing Kline by his throat with his left hand. Kline noted that Smith applied pressure and pushed him up against the counter of the kitchen, strangling him for a few seconds. Kline then informed the officers that Smith attempted to punch him in the face but ended up hitting his hands as he tried to block the strike. Officers noticed Kline had a small cut on his index finger. Smith then put Kline in a headlock, causing his glasses to fall off. Kline then struck Smith in the face. Kline said he tried to defend himself as they both fell to the ground at the edge of the stairs. He told officers that he felt as though Smith was trying to push him down the stairs before they both fell. Kline stated that while on the ground, Smith began strangling him again before other members of the gathering pulled Smith off of him. Smith left the scene before the officers arrived. Officers also spoke with Heidi Bollero-Hensel, who witnessed the altercation and provided an unbiased account of what happened, supporting Kline’s statements. Smith was considered the primary aggressor and was arrested the next day for aggravated assault on July 7th.
DUI: Jordan Copeland crashes into light pole, caught with marijuana bag labeled “Blue Mambaz”
26-year-old Jordan Copeland was arrested for driving under the influence and possessing cannabis after crashing into a pole near 9th Avenue Street and Clark Place on July 7th. When officers arrived at the scene, they noticed Copeland sitting in his vehicle, showing signs of intoxication. Copeland initially tried to drive away, but officers stopped him and took his keys. They observed that Copeland displayed many signs of intoxication, such as slow and slurred speech, watery eyes, and unsteadiness. Copeland admitted to drinking two Jack & Cokes and two Budweiser beers at Honky Tonk Central on Broadway before moving his vehicle from 9th Avenue and Clark Place to a nearby parking lot. The officers noticed that the damage to Copeland’s vehicle was consistent with hitting a light pole and asked him to undergo sobriety tests, which he refused. However, he consented to a breathalyzer test, which revealed a result of .123% BAC. During a search of his vehicle, officers found an unopened bag of marijuana labeled “Blue Mambaz” weighing 3.5 grams. Copeland was then taken into custody for DUI and possession of a controlled substance.
Christopher Campbell found hiding in barn after stealing $18,000 worth of property
27-year-old Christopher Campbell was involved in an incident with Darryl Biggs at his Eatons Creek Road residence on July 7th. Campbell had been staying with Biggs for the past few weeks. Biggs observed that Campbell had taken one of his cars the previous day. Biggs then found Campbell back on his property, attempting to steal his Ford truck. Attached to the car was a $5,000 trailer with an $8,000 four-wheeler and a $5,000 lawn mower. When Biggs confronted Campbell, a fight ensued. During the fight, Campbell shoved Biggs, punched him, and shoved him again, causing him to fall to the ground. While Biggs was on the ground, Campbell got on top of him and pinned his arms to the ground. Biggs attempted to call 911, but Campbell stole his phone. Campbell proceeded to hotwire Biggs’ truck and drive off with the trailer and other property. Officers encountered Campbell while he was driving the stolen truck erratically down Eatons Creek Road. When officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, Campbell stopped on Old Hickory Boulevard. While officers approached the vehicle, Campbell left and ran toward a densely wooded area. Campbell was discovered hiding in a barn on Old Hickory Boulevard.
While Campbell was being escorted to patrol cars, he attempted to break free. Officers were able to gain control of him quickly. During a search of Campbell’s person, officers found a glass crack pipe, a Tennessee ID that did not belong to him, Biggs’ cell phone, and a black handgun magazine. The ID belonged to a woman named Lakendra Williams. Officers located a black 9mm Ruger pistol in the front driver’s seat of Biggs’ vehicle. The pistol was loaded and was identical to the magazine found on Campbell. The gun’s serial number was checked, and officers found it stolen from Clarksville, Tennessee. Campbell was taken and then transported to booking.
DUI: Lynard Jones unable to tell officers what day it is after crashing his car
41-year-old Lynard Jones was seen driving under the influence after a car accident on Whites Creek Pike on July 7th. When officers arrived on the scene, Jones was being treated for injuries to his back. When officers went to speak with Jones, they immediately noticed the strong smell of alcohol coming from his breath. Jones also admitted to officers that he was drinking before the accident. Due to Jones’ injuries, he was then transported to the hospital, where officers spoke with him again. Officers first asked him what day it was, and Jones could not answer, having to look at his watch to answer the question. Officers then asked Jones how many drinks he had, and he admitted to having three to five drinks that morning. When officers asked Jones what time he had consumed alcohol, he stated 10 or 11 a.m., but when they asked him, it was only 10:45 a.m. A passerby also called in the vehicle accident at 9:54 a.m. Officers also asked Jones what he was drinking, to which he admitted to a Bloody Mary. Officers then performed sobriety tests, and Jones showed numerous indicators of intoxication on the test. Officers deemed Jones to be intoxicated, and he was then taken into custody for DUI.