61-year-old Michelle Brunkhorst had an altercation with Annie Frey at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk on Broadway late May 2nd, 2023. Frey stated that she and her family were on the 2nd floor, where they could see the band performing. Frey said this was when Brunkhorst approached and started pushing her to watch the band. This sparked a scuffle, during which Brunkhorst allegedly bit Frey, causing injury. Afterward, Frey notified security and police, but Brunkhorst had left the location already. During the investigation, detectives called Brunkhorst, and she admitted to the fight but stated that Frey had started it by elbowing her. Brunkhorst added that she did not recall biting her. Frey and Brunkhorst both said they were visiting Nashville and had been drinking before the incident occurred. A warrant was issued for Brunkhorst’s arrest on November 10th, 2023. Then, Brunkhorst was taken into custody for assault on July 8th, 2024.
Month: July 2024
DUI: Clea Armstrong runs red light on Jefferson Street, tells police she only had one shot
20-year-old Clea Armstrong was caught driving under the influence near Hadley Park on 28th Avenue North on July 7th. Officers conducted routine patrol and observed Armstrong’s car running the red light from 28th Avenue onto Jefferson Street. Officers then turned around and turned on their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Officers observed as the car stopped at the entrance of Hadley Park. Officers then made contact with Armstrong and immediately noticed her bloodshot eyes. When asked by officers, Armstrong told police that she had only drunk one shot. Officers then had Armstrong step out of the vehicle. After consenting, Armstrong performed numerous sobriety tests on which she performed poorly, showing numerous indicators of intoxication. Due to Armstrong’s intoxication, she was then taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Jersey Clevenger arrested on Missouri warrant at Nashville International Airport
21-year-old Jersey Clevenger was seen publicly intoxicated at the Nashville International Airport on July 5th. Officers were dispatched to a gate at the airport for a female who was intoxicated and appeared to be taking shallow breaths while sleeping. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to wake Clevenger up. Clevenger then immediately asked to use the restroom. Clevenger was escorted to the bathroom, and officers observed that she could not walk or stand on her own. Officers then asked her to take a seat for her own safety, and they attempted to question her. As officers questioned Clevenger, she was unable to tell officers where she was. Clevenger told officers she was in Sarasota and admitted that she had been drinking at the airport. Officers then asked her again where she was, to which she again replied, Sarasota. Due to Clevenger’s inability to correctly answer where she was, her slightly bloodshot eyes, and her difficulty walking, officers placed her under arrest for public intoxication. Officers also discovered Clevenger had a full extradition warrant out of Missouri, so she was taken into custody for public intoxication and fugitive from justice.
Joseph French drunkenly enters stranger’s home, falls asleep on their couch
24-year-old Joseph Bryan French entered a random Country Wood Circle apartment on July 7th. The homeowners alerted the authorities and advised them that a stranger, later identified as French, was on their couch. When officers arrived, they located French sleeping on the couch. Officers asked him if he knew where he was, to which French replied that it was not his apartment. French told officers that he “just started sleeping.” Additionally, French admitted to having a shot and six to eight cans of beer. French was then taken into custody for criminal trespass.
Nuyok Ding resists arrest after drunkenly starting fight outside Airbnb
27-year-old Nuyok Ding was involved in an altercation with two other men at an Airbnb residence on Meridian Street on July 7th. When officers arrived, Ding and the other individuals denied any assistance. However, once officers left, a fight broke out on the porch. While officers attempted to break up the fight, Ding resisted by pulling his arms away. Ding ignored officers’ commands and continued to resist. During their interaction with Ding, officers observed the smell of alcohol coming from him as well as multiple signs of intoxication. Ding was told that he was no longer welcome at the Airbnb. Officers determined Ding was unable to take care of himself, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Iliana Munoz destroys man’s belongings after he damages her $4,000 purse during argument
19-year-old Iliana Isabel Munoz was involved in a domestic disturbance at a Great Circle Road apartment late July 5th. A third party alerted the authorities, and when officers arrived, they spoke with Munoz, who stated she and an unidentified male had an argument regarding her receiving messages from another man. Munoz added that the dispute escalated when he allegedly strangled her while trying to remove her from the apartment. When officers spoke with him, he told them that Munoz became irate when he asked her to leave. Then, he said Munoz destroyed his PlayStation controller, headphones, and sunglasses valued at $770. Munoz added that she damaged his property because he damaged her $4,000 purse. Munoz was then taken into custody for vandalism on July 6th.
Bryan Espinoza-Camacho caught with marijuana after attempting to flee traffic stop
18-year-old Bryan Espinoza-Camacho was caught with marijuana after trying to flee police in a motor vehicle on Pennington Bend Road on July 5th. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the car and activated their emergency equipment. Camacho, however, did not stop, slow down, or respond to their equipment. Officers then used a pursuit termination device to stop Camacho, and he stopped his vehicle before making contact with the device. Officers then detained Camacho when he stopped and searched him, finding a pink vape. Officers then proceeded to search his vehicle, where they found a small baggie with a leafy green substance that Camacho admitted was marijuana. Camacho was then taken into custody for evading arrest, possession of a controlled substance, and tobacco possession while under the age of 21.
Jose Sanchez helps step-brother attack step-father during argument over mowing lawn
21-year-old Jose Sanchez and his younger brother, Dariel Yournet-Nergron, had a domestic altercation with their stepfather, Jason Gramajo, at their Central Valley Drive residence late July 6th. Responding officers observed Gramajo injured and covered in blood. Then Gramajo’s wife told them that Jose and Dariel had left the scene already. Gramajo advised officers that he had asked Dariel to mow the lawn. When Gramajo arrived home from work, he saw that Dariel had not mowed it, so he started mowing it. As Gramajo did this, Dariel came outside and told Gramajo that he would do it. This sparked an argument that escalated when Dariel pushed him and started striking him repeatedly before calling Jose to assist him with the attack. When Jose arrived, he joined in and started hitting him with Dariel. Gramajo said that he did not fight back but tried to protect himself, adding that when his wife called the police, Dariel and Jose drove off. Gramajo had several injuries to his face, head, and arms, so he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Additionally, he said that Jose threatened to kill him before leaving. Sanchez was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 7th.
Breasia Sams punches man several times in face after he refuses to give her ride home
28-year-old Breasia Sams was involved in a domestic altercation with Adam Garcia, a sexual partner, at a Flintlock Court residence on July 6th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Garcia. He stated that Sams, who he is in a sexual relationship with, became extremely intoxicated and became physical towards him. Garcia informed officers that Sams became upset and punched him several times in the face after he refused to give her a ride home in the morning. Officers then noticed red marks on the side of Garcia’s face. Sams was deemed the primary aggressor and was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Kayton Brown jailed after shooting fireworks in downtown Nashville
18-year-old Kayton Brown was seen shooting fireworks on 3rd Avenue South on July 7th. Officers responded after hearing the fireworks and then made contact with Brown. Upon investigation, officers found multiple mortar fireworks in the back of Brown’s vehicle. Several witnesses told officers that they saw Brown while the fireworks went off. Officers also found that Brown had a minor friend with him at the time of the fireworks. Since there were a lot of people in the area who could have been harmed or killed, Brown was taken into custody and charged with reckless endangerment, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, disorderly conduct, and fireworks violation.