24-year-old Zorinna Tymetrous-Dashay Johnson was driving a black Mercedes Benz with her cell phone in her right hand on I-65 South near Mile Marker 79.6 late August 29th. Patrolling officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop. Officers discovered that her temporary tag was not on file during the stop. Then, they approached and spoke with Johnson, who admitted to being on her phone. Johnson stated that the plate was not on file because it was not her car. After this, Johnson allowed officers to retrieve the VIN and ran it through the system. The system showed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in 2022 from a Car Max dealership located on Powell Avenue. As officers detained Johnson, she said she wanted her purse to go to jail with her. Officers searched her bag and found keys to the Mercedes with a Car Max accessory on her keyring. They also noticed her plate was fraudulent and discovered it was covering a Car Max sign after removing it. The police later found another fake temporary plate in the glove box and 5 more in the trunk. Johnson was taken into custody for using fake plates and vehicle theft.
Month: August 2024
Justin Watkins pushes his neighbor’s motorcycle over, causes $3,200 worth of damage
33-year-old Justin Watkins had an incident with Daniel Oyvetsky, a neighbor, at their apartment complex on June 22nd. Oyvetsky filed a police report stating that Watkins intentionally pushed over his motorcycle. Then, he said he reviewed the video footage and confirmed it was Watkins. Oyvetsky advised the police that his motorcycle would cost $3,200 to repair. A warrant was issued for Watkins’ arrest on August 5th. Watkins was later taken into custody for vandalism on August 29th.
DUI: Robert Thompson hides from police behind cars after allegedly trespassing in woman’s home
30-year-old Robert Thompson was allegedly caught trespassing inside the Hobson Flats apartment complex on August 30th. When officers arrived, they were flagged by the person who called in the incident. The caller informed them of a suspicious black Volkswagen CC that they saw driving toward the back of the complex. She advised that the driver was also the individual who was trespassing in her home. She stated that the man left once he saw officers’ vehicles enter the complex. The caller also informed officers she believed that the driver was intoxicated. While officers spoke with the caller, another unit of officers had arrived. The black Volkswagen CC was then seen driving toward officers, then stopping, and reversing back to the rear end of the complex. When officers made their way to the end of the complex, they found that the Volkswagen was unoccupied and noted that its engine was still hot. Once officers started walking back to their vehicles, they observed Thompson crouched behind parked cars, watching them. Once officers made contact with Thompson, they asked him if he was the driver of the Volkswagen, which he admitted he was. While speaking to Thompson, officers reported that they smelled the strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. After being questioned about this, Thompson admitted that he had been drinking liquor earlier in the day. Thompson consented to perform sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment. Thompson then refused to continue and was taken into custody. After being read implied consent, Thompson refused and instead asked for his lawyer. This led to Thompson being transported to booking and charged with implied consent violation and driving under the influence.
DUI: Isaiah Hardison causes car accident on Highway 70 South
28-year-old Isaiah Hardison was involved in a car accident on Highway 70 South late August 29th. Officers were flagged down regarding the crash. When the police arrived, they spoke with Hardison. Officers noticed he reeked of alcohol and was showing signs of impairment. Then, Hardison took sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Hardison refused to provide police with a chemical sample. Hardison was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation on August 30th.
“Miss Pink” Kyndrea Olawumi punches woman multiple times while fighting her brother
21-year-old Kyndrea Olawumi had an altercation with Imuetiyanna Cantrell at a Cannon Street residence in the early hours of August 30th. Cantrell told responding officers that she was breaking up a fight between Olawumi and Olawumi’s brother. Cantrell further explained that while trying to separate them, Olawumi started punching her multiple times. Cantrell said this left her with a swollen lip and a bruised arm. Then, Cantrell said that she wanted to press charges for the incident. Cantrell provided officers with Olawumi’s identity and her nickname, which was “Pink.” She added that Olawumi was intoxicated and wearing a pink shirt and bonnet. Then, the police performed a “knock-and-talk” at the Cannon Street residence. However, Olawumi was not there. Officers later found a woman matching the description of Olawumi at the Charles E. Davis Boulevard and Cannon Street intersection. Officers called out to “Miss Pink,” causing Olawumi to stop walking. The police then conducted a Terry stop, where Olawumi admitted to consuming alcohol and hitting Cantrell. Olawumi was taken into custody for assault.
Billy Curtis jailed after escaping Davidson County Drug Court in 2021
25-year-old Billy Curtis escaped from the Davidson County Drug Court facility between 10 p.m. on May 7th, 2021, and 3 a.m. on May 8th, 2021. Responding officers searched the nearby area and could not locate him. The Davidson County Drug Court employee told the police that they had last seen Curtis in his private room wearing a black-and-white-striped prisoner suit around 10 p.m. on May 7th. He added that later that night, when he checked on Curtis again, he discovered that Curtis’ window was open. After checking the premises, he confirmed that Curtis escaped the location. The police report said they believed he was returning to McMinn County in Tennessee. A warrant was then issued for Curtis’ arrest that day. Curtis was later taken into custody for escaping and two counts of probation violation on August 29th, 2024.
Kelly Bajdek attempts to get roommate’s Tennessee State Fair performance cancelled
46-year-old Kelly Bajdek was caught stealing Armand Anderson, her roommate’s mail, at a Hobson Pike residence on August 27th. When officers arrived at the scene, Anderson reported that on July 29th, he received a letter from the Wilson County Fair, which he placed on the table. Anderson claims that he believed Bajdek stole his mail because he was informed and received evidence from his booking agent in Wilson County. Anderson was also unable to find that specific piece of mail. Anderson informed officers that he was given a printout by Wilson County Fair staff of an email sent by Bajdek. The email stated, “I need to make aware to any and all parties that I have lived with Anderson since April 1st, 2024. Anderson is very dangerous and scary. Anderson had many times stolen, assaulted, lied to, and the list goes on and on; in conclusion, I would like to say that any female attending this event should be careful and watched. Have a beautiful, blessed day! Kelly Bajdek”. The email also had an attached photo of Anderson and was time-stamped at 8:03 p.m. on July 29th. Anderson believes this is harassment aimed at affecting his job as a musician, and he wants her taken into custody. He believes she did this purposefully to deter the Wilson County Fair from allowing his performance. Due to the evidence and statements, a warrant was issued that day. Bajdek was later taken into custody for mail theft on August 29th.
Eric Cunningham threatens to shoot up ex-girlfriend, tells police he was “just talking sh*t”
32-year-old Eric Cunningham was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Perry, on Westchester Drive on August 29th. When officers arrived at The Paddock at Grandview Apartments due to reports of a domestic disturbance, they made contact with Cunningham and Perry. Perry agreed to transport Cunningham to a residence on Westchester Drive while officers followed them from behind. While Perry was driving, officers observed her swerve out of her lane and then come to a complete stop in the middle of the road. Perry then jumped out of her car, yelling to arrest Cunningham. Perry, as well as the person she was on the phone with, Kimani Jones, told officers that they heard Cunningham say he was going to shoot her up. Perry also alleged that Cunningham pulled her by her hair, but officers didn’t observe any injuries or evidence of that. When officers spoke with Cunningham, he stated that he was “just talking sh*t” but that nothing physical occurred. Cunningham was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Aalexis Lindsey fails to steal $333 worth of merchandise from Kroger due to shopping cart malfunction
22-year-old Aalexis Nicole Lindsey attempted to steal from Kroger on August 29th. Steve Worrdall, a Kroger loss prevention agent, filed a police report on Lindsey. The report stated that he observed Lindsey enter the establishment and load up a shopping cart with cleaning supplies before trying to exit the store without offering payment. However, the shopping cart locked up while exiting, preventing her from leaving the store. The total amount of merchandise was valued at $333.98. Lindsey was taken into custody for theft.
Jah Jah caught smoking unknown crystal substance on bench at Public Square Park
24-year-old “Jah Jah” was on a bench with a glass pipe at Public Square Park around 2:30 p.m. on August 29th. Patrolling officers observed the male, who identified himself only as “Jah Jah,” and approached him. During their interaction, officers noticed an unknown crystal substance inside the pipe. The police found a similar substance inside a folded paper in Jah’s possession. Initially, officers were going to cite him for the occurrence. However, due to him being uncooperative and providing false identification, they detained him. DCSO deputies could not find any identification for him because it was possibly his first time being arrested. “Jah Jah” was taken into custody for the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and criminal impersonation.