24-year-old Jairo Cortes had a domestic incident with his wife, Jamie Lopez, at their Paragon Mills Road residence on June 8th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Lopez, who stated that she and Cortes argued at the nightclub, which continued to their house. Lopez stated the argument was over a man approaching her at the bar. Lopez said that Cortes had become aggressive and started questioning her about the unknown male, during which he struck and choked her, leaving visible marks on her neck and face. A third party stated he observed the occurrence and wished to remain anonymous. Cortes was taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Year: 2024
Jeremiah Mccurry caught in stolen Lexus GX 460 at Willow Pointe Apartment Complex
20-year-old Jeremiah Mccury was caught in a black Lexus GX 460 SUV at the Willow Pointe Apartment Complex on June 9th. When officers arrived, they observed Mccury sitting inside the Lexus at a dead-end near the complex. As law enforcement approached the vehicle, Mccury turned it on. An officer spoke with Mccury and obtained the tags, which indicated that the car was stolen. Mccurry was ordered out of the vehicle and taken into custody. During a search of Mccury, officers located a key fob in his right pocket. Jeremiah Mccury was taken into custody and charged with vehicle theft.
Joiunyque Maynard strangles mother during argument over phone bill
23-year-old Joiunyque Maynard was involved in a domestic altercation with her godmother and roommate, Sunnie Reed, at their residence on June 8th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Maynard, who stated that she was walking to the pool when Reed called her and asked her about the phone bill. After this, she went back to the residence, which is where the verbal argument started. During the argument, Maynard’s biological mother, Tranika Smith, arrived at the residence. Maynard admitted to officers that during the argument, she shoved Reed in the neck but was pushed away. Maynard admitted after being pushed away, she choked her mother, Tranika Smith, with both of her hands until Reed pulled her off. Maynard then proceeded to throw things outside as she was leaving the residence. Officers then spoke with Reed and Smith, who corroborated Maynard’s statements. Smith also informed officers that her blood flow felt restricted during the choking. When officers went to place Maynard into custody, she attempted to attack Smith again and resisted officers. Maynard was taken into custody for domestic assault, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault.
DUI: Richard Bankston tells officers he “had drunk too much to drive”
42-year-old Richard Bankston was caught driving under the influence near a bar on Rivergate Parkway on June 10th. When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with Richard Bankston and Jennifer Davis, who stated they had been kicked out of the bar but should not have been. While speaking with the pair, officers noticed their slurred speech, unstable balance, and the smell of alcohol coming from their breath. Officers ran both IDs and noticed Davis had three prior DUIs. Bankston had one prior DUI and a canceled license. When speaking with officers, Davis admitted to having two drinks, and Bankston admitted that he had drunk too much to drive. Davis was also in the process of ordering an Uber and leaving, so officers stayed until the Uber came and watched them both leave.
About a half hour later, officers were patrolling the area when they noticed Bankston and Davis standing in the parking lot again. The officers then observed Bankston walk and clear out the passenger seat of a vehicle before Davis got into the passenger seat. Bankston then entered the driver’s seat and started driving before officers initiated a traffic stop. Officers then asked Bankston to walk to the back of the vehicle to perform sobriety tests, which he accepted, but officers noticed numerous indicators of impairment, and he refused to continue the rest of the test after performing poorly on the first one. Bankston also refused to give a blood sample, and he was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
DUI: Sean Tugnon lets drunk friend drive his car
34-year-old Sean Tugnon was seen attempting to jump into oncoming traffic while intoxicated with John Barchard near I-24 East on June 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed Tugnon and Barchard walking down the highway’s right shoulder and noticed Barchard making a jerking motion as if he were going to jump into the traffic lane. Barchard and Tugnon then walked towards officers, making contact with them. Officers immediately noticed Tugnon’s bloodshot, watery eyes, as well as him being unsteady on his feet, before noticing the apparent smell of alcohol coming from him. Officers then spoke with Tugnon, asking him what was going on, to which he replied that his vehicle had broken down and that they had just started walking around. Tugnon told officers that Barchard was driving his vehicle when the vehicle had broken down. Tugnon was then taken into custody by officers for his safety as officers deemed him too intoxicated to be near the interstate. Tugnon was transported to a safer location to speak with officers. Tugnon stated that Barchard had come up from Florida and that he wanted to show him Nashville. Tugnon also told officers that they had left downtown, and his vehicle had broken down on his way to Shelbyville. Officers located the vehicle’s keys on Barchard and noticed the vehicle was registered to Tugnon. Tugnon was then taken into custody and charged with DUI. Barchard was also taken into custody and charged with DUI, disorderly conduct, and implied consent.
Nicholas Maldonado hits police officer in head with bag
26-year-old Nicholas Maldonado was taken into custody for resisting arrest, assault of an officer, and obstructing a passageway on June 8th. Maldonado attempted to walk into the road near the 3rd Avenue South and Broadway intersection after being told by multiple officers not to. As officers tried to stop him, he swung his bag and struck Officer Steven Begley in the head. While being detained, he became resistive until he was taken to the ground and arrested.
DUI: John Barchard jumps into traffic after taking acid, tells police “I love Jesus!”
25-year-old John Barchard was seen attempting to jump into oncoming traffic while intoxicated near I-24 East on June 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Barchard making a jumping motion as if he was going to jump into oncoming traffic on the interstate. When officers asked what he was doing, he stated, “I love Jesus!” before he was immediately placed in handcuffs. Officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from him before locating two sets of car keys on him. One set of keys was to a vehicle that had broken down near the area. During the investigation, Officers deemed the keys belonged to Sean Tugnon, the vehicle’s owner. Tugnon told officers that Barchard was driving with him from downtown to somewhere else, and the car broke down. Barchard was then questioned by officers and admitted to drinking a lot and also admitted to taking acid. Based on Tugnon telling officers Barchard was driving, the smell of alcohol coming from Barchard, and his admittance to taking drugs and alcohol, Barchard was deemed to be the driver and taken into custody. When officers arrived at the booking with Barchard, he began to tense up to prevent officers from escorting him, asking several times what was going on. After the officers explained what was happening again, he continued to tense up. Barchard admitted to driving and was charged with DUI, disorderly conduct, and implied consent.
William Collins fights roommate after being kicked out for not paying rent
24-year-old William Collins had a domestic incident with one of his roommates, Ja’Juan Bryston, at their Summit East Nashville apartment late June 9th. When officers arrived, they spoke with their other roommate, Nychelle Evans, a witness, who stated that she asked Collins to move out since he was not paying rent, during which he became irate and started yelling at her. Bryston stood up and told Collins to stop, but he pushed him and continued to approach Evans, so Bryston shoved him back to prevent him from attacking Evans, which is when Collins started hitting him. Evans recorded the occurrence and gave it to officers, who reviewed it and deemed Collins the primary aggressor. Collins was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Dillion McDowell harasses ex-girlfriend, says “Lemme go ahead and text yo mama these d*ck pics”
32-year-old Dillion Ross McDowell was taken into custody for unlawful exposure, theft of a firearm, and harassment on June 12th. On May 23rd, 2024, Vanessa Ashford, McDowell’s ex-girlfriend, spoke with detectives, advising them that McDowell had been sending harassing texts to her since June 9th, 2023. She stated that she told him to stop contacting her in July 2023. Ashford showed officers over 100 text messages he sent from various phone numbers between June 9th, 2023, and April 20th, 2024. On May 22nd, 2024, Ashford told officers over the phone that McDowell had sent pornographic photos to her mother, Vivian Graves, and her sister, Valentina Yiborku, on July 5th, 2023, from two phone numbers. Ashford said that they received half-naked pictures of her with a bra on and in compromising positions. She showed officers a text McDowell sent stating, “Lemme go ahead and text yo mama these d*ck pics,” which McDowell sent on June 21st, 2023. Ashford also showed officers messages regarding her stolen firearm, which had been missing since June 9th, 2023. She informed officers that her vehicle had been involved in a hit-and-run and was towed around 11:05 p.m. Earlier, around 7:45 p.m., McDowell texted her stating, “Yo cin plz help me I got this gun on me,” and, “Yo, I sweewr I Just crwshed.” When the vehicle was towed away, the firearm was never located. Ashford had asked McDowell for her gun until July 2023, and he refused to return it. Detectives obtained multiple warrants for his arrest on May 23rd, 2024. McDowell was later detained for the incident.
Jalen Jewell tries to fight little brother over a girl
21-year-old Jalen Jewell was involved in a domestic altercation with his juvenile brother at an Airways Circle apartment residence on June 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they attempted to speak with Jewell, but he refused. Officers then spoke with their mother, Marquita Jewell, who told officers that Jalen and the juvenile had gotten into a verbal argument that had been going on all day. Marquita also informed the officers that Jalen became furious and started yelling at the juvenile. She decided to call the police after she saw Jalen telling the juvenile to put on his shoes and go outside so they could fight. Marquita told officers that she did not know if they would have fought but stated she separated the two by moving the juvenile into her bedroom until police arrived. Officers then spoke with the juvenile, who claimed the argument started over a girl and that Jalen approached him and told him to put his shoes on so they could go outside and fight, which placed him in fear of injury. After a while, officers then spoke with Jalen, who admitted to making the statement to his brother, telling officers he had the intention to fight with his brother outside the residence. Due to the statements made, officers deemed Jalen to be the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.