21-year-old Michael Anthony Rummeley and his associates caused a disturbance near Barstool Nashville on August 11th. Multiple individuals noticed this and flagged officers down. When the police arrived, Rummeley and his friends had left already. Then, witnesses advised officers that Rummeley and his group were being aggressive, trying to start fights with them. Shortly after this, the police were flagged down by other officers on 3rd Avenue South regarding Rummeley and his friends engaging in fighting behavior. When officers approached the group, they started to walk away from them again. Officers eventually made contact with the group and placed two of them in custody for disorderly conduct. When Rummeley was notified that he was under arrest, he pulled away from the police. Rummeley then started running towards Demonbreun Street, leading officers in a foot pursuit. Officers eventually caught up to Rummeley near 2nd Avenue South and Molloy Street, where they detained him. Rummeley was then taken into custody for resisting arrest, evading arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Month: August 2024
DUI: Brandy Snowden crashes car on Church Street after drinking Voodoo Ranger IPA
43-year-old Brandy Snowden was caught driving under the influence after a vehicle wreck at the intersection of church street and 1st Avenue North on August 8th. A report came in about a car accident, and the caller mentioned that Snowden seemed drunk. When the officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with Snowden. Officers immediately noticed the smell of alcohol on her breath. Officers also observed her slurred speech, dilated pupils, and unsteadiness on her feet. Upon request, Snowden agreed to perform sobriety tests but performed poorly on them. As a result, Snowden was detained, and officers searched her vehicle. During the search, officers found a loaded handgun in her purse within reach, as well as a cup in her cupholder that smelled of alcohol. Additionally, officers found a half-full Voodoo Ranger IPA in her vehicle’s backseat. Snowden chose not to communicate with the officers and refused a blood test. Snowden was taken into custody for carrying a weapon while under the influence, driving under the influence, implied consent violation, and possession of an open container of alcohol on August 9th.
Herbert Bates indicted by Grand Jury for attempting to defraud man of $250,000
A Davidson County Grand Jury has indicted 41-year-old Herbert Bates for forgery, retaliation for past action, and unlawful lien on November 8th, 2023. The indictment alleges that Bates attempted to defraud Judge Hugh Harvey Jr. of $250,000 or more and threatened to harm him for a past decision on or about September 12th, 2023. Bates was taken into custody on August 8th, 2024. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $225,000.
David Carter threatens to bomb U.S. Bank after they called him about his account
73-year-old David Carter threatened a U.S. Bank representative over the phone on November 16th, 2023. The police report stated that the representative called Carter and confirmed his identity. Then, after Carter realized they were calling on behalf of the bank, he told them to stop calling or “I will try bombing that stupid bank.” The conversation was recorded and reviewed. Officers determined that Carter’s statement placed the workers at the location in fear of contacting him regarding his account. A warrant was issued for his arrest on December 28th, 2023. Carter was later taken into custody for false reports on August 8th, 2024.
Marshall Johnson steals $150,000 Lift from construction site on Gallatin Pike North
42-year-old Marshall Wayne Johnson was caught on camera burglarizing a construction site at a Gallatin Pike North shopping center on August 7th. The surveillance showed Johnson leaving with a $150,000 bright orange JLG BK Telehandler lift with a 42’ reach. MidSouth Rentals advised officers that they wished to press charges for the occurrence. MidSouth Rentals later recovered the property. Johnson was taken into custody for felony theft and burglary on August 8th.
Quentoria Turner-Randle damages grandma’s car, assaults 4-year-old cousin during confrontation over marijuana
19-year-old Quentoria Turner-Randle was caught after vandalizing her grandmother, Marshalendle Randle’s property, while at an Andrew Jackson Parkway residence on July 31st. On that day, when officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with Marshalendle, who stated that Quentoria had vandalized her vehicle and assaulted her 4-year-old cousin. Marshalendle informed officers that Quentoria came home at 8 in the morning and went straight to her room. Marshalendle stated while she was in the kitchen, she smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the hallway. Marshalendle claims that she went to Quentoria’s room and asked her to put the marijuana outside. However, Quentoria became angry, leading to an argument between her and Marshalendle.
Quentoria left the room and went to the hallway where her little cousin was. Quentoria then pushed the 4-year-old into a wall using her right arm and said, “Get out of the way.” Marshalendle then told officers that Quentoria continued to walk through the house. She stated Quentoria began knocking things off the shelves and breaking candles and dinner plates. Marshalendle then watched Quentoria grab a sharp object from the ground outside and vandalize her vehicle, causing scratches and marks that officers observed. Officers then spoke with Eric Turner, Marshalendle’s brother, who informed them that he had seen Quentoria vandalize Marshalendle’s vehicle. Quentoria was not on the scene, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Quentoria was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism on August 8th.
Brandy Braly throws large rock at car while causing scene at Dunkin Donuts
34-year-old Brandy Braly was observed trespassing and being disorderly at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Rosa L Parks Boulevard on August 8th. When police arrived, they engaged with Braly to offer assistance. Despite this, Braly continued to have strangers call 911 for various reasons. It was discovered that the day before, Braly had been asked to leave Nashville’s rescue mission. Braly was then sent to a mental health cooperative, where she refused to participate in the program. Despite being offered assistance by officers, Braly refused all help and was asked to leave the Dunkin’ Donuts by the staff. As officers were leaving, they saw Braly return to the Dunkin’ Donuts. Braly then picked up a large rock and threw it at an occupied vehicle in the parking lot, causing damage. The vehicle owner did not wish to prosecute. Braly was taken into custody for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.
Autumn Thornton punches man’s car, attempts to choke him during altercation
18-year-old Autumn Thornton had a domestic incident with her intimate partner, Lucas Wooten, at her Meadow Hill Drive residence in the early hours of August 8th. Later that day, Wooten called 911 to the Clarksville Pike Exxon and told them that he and Thornton had an argument that escalated when she hit him while having a vape in her hand. He further explained that he grabbed her vape and left her residence. Then, Wooten stated that he returned to her residence to give her vape back, adding that he threw it out of his vehicle when he arrived. Then, Wooten said that Thornton punched his car on the rear passenger side. After this, officers went to Thornton’s home and spoke with her. Thornton stated that Wooten was being disrespectful, so she attempted to strangle him. She then told officers that Wooten left with her vape, and after she told him to bring it back, he pulled up and threw it out of his car. Then, Thornton admitted to hitting his vehicle but denied causing any damage. Officers observed visible injuries on Wooten’s neck and noticed damage to his car. Thornton was then taken into custody for vandalism and domestic assault.
Joseph Morgan caught with meth & cocaine while driving on suspended license at Shell Gas Station
42-year-old Joseph Morgan was caught with meth and cocaine while at a Shell Gas Station on Long Hollow Pike on August 8th. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Morgan, who informed them that he had driven to the gas station. Morgan stated he was driving Courtney Cirelli to her parent’s home in Memphis. Officers then spoke with Cirelli, who suggested they search the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the officers found a loaded syringe containing 36ccs of a clear substance, which Morgan admitted to being methamphetamine. They also found a cut straw with white powder residue that later tested positive for cocaine. Upon checking Morgan’s information, the officers discovered that he was a registered sex offender.
Further investigation revealed that Morgan had been charged with failure to report as a sex offender in multiple counties in Florida and Kentucky. Morgan had also failed to report as a sex offender upon entering Tennessee. In addition, Morgan’s Kentucky driver’s license was found to be suspended. Morgan was then taken into custody for possession of meth, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.
Makayla Usher hits TSU security officer with her car while fleeing police
23-year-old Makayla Usher struck a security officer, Emad Kamil, with her brown Nissan Altima at the Tennessee State University Campus late August 6th. The police report stated that Usher attempted to enter the campus through the Alameda Street and 33rd Avenue North intersection but was denied entry because she needed to provide proper identification. Then, Usher continued to enter the premises and parked her vehicle in the Eppse parking lot. While officers were investigating, Kamil gave them a description of Usher’s vehicle. At this point, they noticed Usher driving towards them, so Kamil stepped out and signaled her to stop. However, Usher disregarded his commands and hit him with her vehicle. Then, officers tried conducting a traffic stop on Usher. Despite this, she refused to stop and proceeded to speed off on Alameda Street and Albion Street, out of their view. The police later discovered that Usher’s license had been suspended. A warrant was obtained for her arrest on August 7th. Usher was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, evading arrest by motor vehicle, and driving with a suspended license on August 8th.