A Davidson County Grand Jury indicted 57-year-old Mary French Poindexter for theft on February 28th, 2024. The indictment alleges that Poindexter, between February 26th, 2018, and May 6th, 2022, before the finding of this indictment, knowingly did obtain or exercise control over certain property, to wit: money, of the value of $60,000 or more but less than $250,000, the property of Tennessee Staff Organization, an affiliate of National Staff Organization, without their effective consent and with the intent to deprive them of the property. A judicial commissioner set her bond at $50,000.
Month: July 2024
James Walker snorts unknown white powder with friend in front of police
32-year-old James Matthew Walker and James Glenn Owens snorted a white, powdery substance in front of officers near the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge late June 28th. Police observed Owens holding a dollar bill with an unknown substance in it. Officers approached Owens and asked if it was his, which he confirmed. Owens then poured the substance onto a utility box and snorted half of it. Then, after Walker snorted what was left, they were both detained. Then, officers discovered Walker had an outstanding arrest warrant from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for violating probation. Walker was then taken into custody for public intoxication and being a fugitive from justice on June 29th.
James Owens snorts unknown white powder with friend in front of police
34-year-old James Glenn Owens and James Matthew Walker snorted a white, powdery substance in front of officers near the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge late June 28th. Police observed Owens holding a dollar bill with an unknown substance in it. Officers approached Owens and asked if it was his, which he confirmed. Owens then poured the substance onto a utility box and snorted half of it. Then, after Walker snorted what was left, they were both detained. Owens was taken into custody for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance on June 29th.
Tyler Reemes jailed after fighting staff at 7-Eleven
31-year-old Tyler Reemes, Joe Nail, and another unidentified individual caused a disturbance with two employees, Bayron Jovanny Duarte and Amanda Andrews, at the Harding Place 7-Eleven on February 9th. Duarte and Andrews spoke with responding officers, advising that two individuals, later identified as Reemes and Nail, entered the store, argued with its staff members, and refused to leave. They further explained that Reemes initiated the dispute and left the store but later returned with two others, one of which was Nail. When they came into the store, Reemes became confrontational and aggressive, as if he was preparing to attack, causing Duarte and Andrews to fear for their safety. After that, they stated that Reemes reached into his pockets several times while taking a fighting stance. During this interaction, Nail attempted to get over the counter and pulled out a knife before swinging it in what appeared to be an effort to cut Andrews. Seeing this, Nail walked away and exited the establishment. When Duarte told Reemes to leave, Nail reentered the store and started kicking Duarte until he tried defending himself. At the end of the interaction, the employees stated that Reemes and Nail had left and provided officers with footage of the occurrence. A warrant was obtained for Reemes’ arrest on April 5th. Reemes was then taken into custody for two counts of assault on June 26th.
Megan Purcel attacks taxi as her husband attempts to leave her in downtown Nashville
32-year-old Megan Purcel was observed attempting to climb through the passenger side window of a taxi cab on Broadway in downtown Nashville late July 3rd. As the taxi slowed and came to a stop, she began to kick the vehicle and then climbed onto the hood while yelling at the driver. She stated her husband, Michael Cunningham, was in the back seat of the tax and was trying to leave her. During the commotion, Cunningham exited the taxi and began walking down Broadway, away from the scene. Purcel was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Her husband was later also charged with public intoxication.
Michael Cunningham jailed after attempting to leave wife in downtown Nashville
32-year-old Michael Cunningham was in the rear of a taxi cab in downtown Nashville when he attempted to leave his wife, Megan Purcel, late July 3rd. Purcel was observed attempting to climb through the passenger side window of a taxi cab on Broadway. As the taxi slowed and came to a stop, she began to kick the vehicle and then climbed onto the hood while yelling at the driver. Purcel stated her husband, Michael Cunningham, was in the back seat of the tax and was trying to leave her. During the commotion, Cunningham exited the tax and began to walk away from the scene on Broadway. Officers caught up with him, reported he reeked of alcohol and determined that he was unable to care for himself. Cunningham was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication. His wife was booked on separate charges.
DUI: John Todd found asleep in car after causing crash, tells police he needs to “make changes in his life”
66-year-old John Todd was seen driving under the influence after a vehicle collision on a parked car near Music Valley Drive on July 3rd. Officers were flagged down by personnel, and when they arrived, they spoke with the victim. The victim stated that Todd appeared to be intoxicated and was asleep in his vehicle. Officers observed Todd sleeping in the driver’s seat with the car off. Officers then woke up Todd, and while speaking with him, he admitted to drinking alcohol before driving his vehicle. Todd also admitted to having too much to drink and told officers he thought he could drive. Todd then admitted to causing damage to the victim’s vehicle. Todd informed officers that as he was making a turn, he must have made it too tight, causing damage to the passenger side of the victim’s vehicle. Officers observed damage to Todd’s vehicle as well as a flat tire. While officers spoke with Todd, they immediately smelled alcohol coming from him and his vehicle, as well as his slurred speech. Officers then asked Todd to perform sobriety tests, which he consented to. However, he performed poorly on all tests that were given. Todd then agreed to a breathalyzer test, and the result came back as .100% BAC. However, officers noted that Todd’s BAC was probably higher when the incident occurred, as the accident had happened an hour before the officers arrived. Todd told officers that he needs to “make changes in his life” so he would not drink and drive like he did. Todd was then deemed intoxicated, and he was taken into custody for DUI.
DUI: Michael Smith found passed out in parking garage, tells police he had been “drinking all day”
30-year-old Michael Smith was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle at a downtown parking garage late July 2nd. He was so unresponsive that the Nashville Fire Department had to remove him from his car by breaking the windows. Once he became semi-responsive, he stated he had been “drinking all day,” so he couldn’t have been driving. Officers noted that the vehicle was running, and the keys were located in his pocket. Officers said Smith would become coherent and ask why he was being arrested. After officers explained the situation to him, he would fall back asleep. This interaction was repeated at least seven times. Smith’s girlfriend also responded to the scene and confirmed he had been drinking. Officers had to air out their vehicles due to the intense alcohol smell coming from Smith after he was detained. Smith was taken into custody and charged with DUI on July 3rd. Video from the building later showed him side-swiping his left mirror on the yellow barriers of the garage as he entered.
Anthony Walker punches hole in door after mother doesn’t give him pizza money
19-year-old Anthony Walker vandalized his family’s Waterford Circle apartment at 1:40 a.m. on April 12th. Walker’s mother alerted the authorities, advising them that Anthony had punched a hole in one of the bedroom doors and refused to leave. She mentioned that he had become upset after she didn’t reimburse him for the pizza he bought at the store. Walker’s brother told officers that his mom did not pay Walker back because he did not help clean the kitchen. Their mom added that Anthony was “cooling off,” would return home later, and that she did not want to press charges. A warrant was then issued for his arrest. Walker was taken into custody for vandalism on June 25th.
Julien Ayon punches younger brother in the face for coming home late
18-year-old Julien Ayon was involved in an altercation with his minor brother at their Crystal Brook Drive residence early June 24th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Julien’s mother, Diana Ayon, who stated that her younger son had gone jogging around 11 p.m. and returned around 1:30 a.m. Once Julien realized this, he became upset with him and punched him in the mouth. When authorities spoke to the younger brother, he provided a similar statement, telling them that Julien “beat him up” when he got home. Julien told officers he was worried about his brother, so when he got home, he punched him once. Julien Ayon was then taken into custody for domestic assault.