39-year-old Adam Minten refused to exit a taxicab in the early hours of August 18th. The cab driver flagged officers down regarding this and advised that Minten was unable to provide his address due to his intoxication level. The cab driver then told Minten to get out, which he refused. When the police spoke with Minten, they told him to exit the cab and asked where he was staying. However, Minten refused to cooperate. During their interaction, officers noticed Minten reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Minten was deemed unable to care for himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Month: August 2024
Nita Franceschetti yells at officers after refusing to leave The Red Door Saloon
45-year-old Nita Franceschetti was caught being disorderly and publicly intoxicated at The Red Door Saloon on Division Street on August 18th. While patrolling the area, officers were approached by security. They informed officers that Franceschetti was being hostile and refusing to leave the bar despite being asked numerous times. Security then had to escort Franceschetti out of the bar. Franceschetti became even more agitated during this process and began causing a disturbance. When officers spoke with Franceschetti, they noticed her speech was slurred, and she had a strong smell of alcohol on her breath. They offered her a ride to the hotel she was staying at, but she refused. Franceschetti then began arguing and yelling at the officers. Due to her level of intoxication, Franceschetti was taken into custody as she was considered a danger to herself. She was later charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Rontrell Day jailed on outstanding burglary warrant after slapping girlfriend at Vanderbilt Medical Clinic
21-year-old Rontrell Keshawn Day had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Christieon Gatlin, on the 2nd floor of The Vanderbilt Medical Clinic in the early hours of August 17th. VUPD officers responded to the scene and spoke with Gatlin, who stated that Day slapped her in the face during an argument and grabbed her right arm, leaving visible red marks. Then, officers discovered that Day had an active warrant for aggravated burglary out of Robertson County. Day was then taken into custody for domestic assault and the outstanding warrant.
Abdullah Hammad refuses to obey police outside Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, tells them “I don’t need to listen to you!”
29-year-old Abdullah Mohammad Hammad was involved in a scuffle outside of Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar late August 17th. The staff at the establishment flagged officers down regarding the incident. When the police arrived, they observed one of the parties in the middle of the street with one of the bystanders getting up from the ground. Then, officers asked Hammad to back up and separate from the other involved party, who he was holding onto. However, Hammad disregarded several of their commands. In response, officers began pushing him and telling him to calm down, to which he responded, “I don’t need to listen to you. You need to back up.” After this, Hammad was taken into custody for disorderly conduct on August 18th.
Christina Gill smears food on ground while stumbling around Nashville International Airport Garage
28-year-old Christina Gill was observed stumbling, looking for her car in Terminal Garage 1 of Nashville International Airport on August 17th. After noticing this, the janitorial staff flagged officers down and advised them of the situation. Officers conducted a welfare check and located Gill, during which they determined that she appeared to be under the influence of some sort of drug. When they arrived, Gill was slumped over her luggage, digging through her bag. Officers asked Gill what she was doing, to which she responded, “I’m looking for my car so I can go home.” During their interaction, Gill displayed slurred speech. However, she told police that she was fine and had no injuries, medical conditions, or any other reason for her behavior. Gill then consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. While Gill attempted to gather her belongings, she spilled her food on the floor. Instead of picking up her food, Gill smeared it on the ground and nearly fell over. Gill was then deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Vincent Polizzi urinates himself after drinking for hours at Legends Corner on Broadway
34-year-old Vincent Michael Polizzi was observed showing signs of intoxication, holding onto the wall behind Legends Corner in the afternoon hours of August 16th. After noticing this, officers approached Polizzi, who reeked of alcohol, and discovered that he had urinated himself. Then, Polizzi told them that he had a lot to drink and had been drinking for several hours. Polizzi was deemed unable to care for himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Heather Turner deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
35-year-old Heather Dianne Turner was observed crying and sitting in a pedestrian walkway at the ticketing level of Nashville International Airport around 4:30 a.m. on August 16th. Officers were called for a welfare check on a female, later identified as Turner, who was described as emotionally distraught. When they arrived, they located Turner, who told them she was flying out of Southwest Airlines at 5:30 a.m. Then, Turner tried standing up but was unsteady on her feet. Officers then informed her that she was about to miss her flight. Turner attempted to gather her bags, during which she nearly fell over several times. Eventually, Turner fell and needed the officers’ assistance to get back up. The police explained to Turner that the airline would not let her fly in her current condition and that she could get a hotel room to sleep it off. Turner told them she was unsure if she had money for a room. During their interaction, officers noticed she reeked of alcohol and was visibly impaired, so they asked her if she had been drinking. After initially denying alcohol consumption, Turner admitted to drinking and stated she did not know anyone locally who could come get her. Turner was deemed a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
DUI: Misty Manson scores 0.195% BAC after crashing into concrete barrier on I-24 West
46-year-old Misty Manson had a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 440 East near Mile Marker 7.4 in the early hours of August 17th. Responding officers could not locate the vehicle and then were informed via dispatch that Manson said she drove away and pulled into a Murfreesboro Pike shopping outlet parking lot. When the police arrived, they spoke with Manson, who reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Manson told officers that she had left a downtown Nashville bar and was approaching the I-24 West entrance ramp when she had gone off the roadway and struck a concrete barrier. Manson consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being read implied consent, she agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.195% BAC. Under Miranda, Manson admitted to consuming alcohol before driving. Manson was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Jordan Vicars punches security guard in face at Fox & Hound Bar for telling him to “Be careful”
23-year-old Jordan Vicars had an altercation with Adam Bailey, a security guard, at Fox & Hound Bar & Grill on Rivergate Parkway in the early hours of August 18th. When officers arrived, they observed Bailey aiming his taser at Vicars. Officers had previously contacted Bailey and knew he was working security at the location. When officers arrived, Bailey advised them that Vicars had punched him multiple times in the face. After this, officers detained Vicars and investigated the alleged assault. They noticed Vicars was visibly intoxicated as he told them he wanted a lawyer and refused to make any statements. Then, officers spoke with Bailey, who said he was leaving when he saw Vicars acting belligerently in the parking lot. Bailey added that he tried de-escalating the situation by telling him, “Be careful.” Then, Bailey reiterated that Vicars struck him several times and pulled his shirt over his head. The assault left contusions to Bailey’s face and nose that were consistent with his statements. After being deemed a danger to himself and others, Vicars was taken into custody for public intoxication and assault.
Kendel Rome, Daughter of former Fisk University President, attacks her father during altercation
19-year-old Kendel Rome had a domestic altercation with her father & former President of Fisk University, Kevin D. Rome, at their Division Street residence on the afternoon of August 16th. Kevin told responding officers that he and Kendel had a scuffle over her gathering her belongings to leave. Kevin stated that Kendel had started destroying items and being aggressive toward him. Kevin explained that he tried holding onto her to prevent her from breaking anything else. Kevin said she scratched his arms while holding her, leaving visible marks. Officers noticed several broken items on the ground when they entered the residence. Officers also observed that Kendel had fake fingernails missing from her fingers, which was consistent with Kevin’s statements and his injuries. Kendel Rome was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.