32-year-old Samantha Dee McDonald caused a disturbance at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital around 2 p.m. on June 5th. VUPD was called to the establishment and informed that McDonald was on the 5th floor trying to enter the unit after her child had been discharged. Initially, she had already left when they arrived, but they received another call regarding an irate woman in the lobby, later identified as McDonald, yelling and screaming about getting her child and mother. Officers spoke with McDonald and explained to her that her behavior was unacceptable, adding that she could not go around yelling and causing “multiple scenes” in the children’s hospital. McDonald was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Year: 2024
Robert Jordan harasses woman via numerous calls & lengthy texts
28-year-old Robert Jordan was taken into custody for harassment on June 5th. On May 25th, around 2:30 a.m., Lauren Humphrey called the authorities to a Buntingway Drive residence and advised them that Jordan had texted and called her several times. Officers observed her phone containing lengthy messages from Jordan, followed by Humphrey texting, “Stop texting me. You have no reason to be texting me.” Officers noticed Jordan continued to contact her after she tried to end the conversation. Humphrey stated that this is “constant repeated behavior,” and she wants it to stop. A warrant was issued for Jordan’s arrest that day. Jordan was later detained for the occurrence.
Mark Koerber refuses to stop sleeping on sidewalk
51-year-old Mark Koerber was sleeping on the sidewalk near the Central Police Precinct around 6 a.m. on June 5th. Officers noticed he had multiple bags around him blocking the passageway, so they asked him to gather his belongings and stop lying on the ground to allow pedestrians to travel freely. After officers explained why they asked him to move and gave Koerber numerous opportunities to move, he still refused and started yelling. Koerber was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct and obstructing a passageway.
DUI: Raul Martinez smokes right before officers catch him with 5 grams of marijuana
22-year-old Raul Martinez was caught driving under the influence in the parking lot of a supply store near Oldham Street on June 6th. Officers observed the vehicle in the parking lot and approached the vehicle but noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers then made contact and asked Martinez why he was parked there, to which Martinez stated he was driving around town and stopped in the parking lot. Martinez admitted to officers that he was smoking marijuana inside the vehicle. Officers then proceeded to search the vehicle, and officers located 5.97 grams of marijuana, a glass pipe, and a digital scale. Officers then asked Martinez when the last time he smoked was. Martinez admitted to smoking right before officers arrived on the scene and spoke with him. Based on the smell of the marijuana, officers finding paraphernalia, and Martinez’s admittance, officers determined he was under the influence of marijuana while operating a motor vehicle. Martinez was taken into custody for possession, DUI, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Michael Combs deemed too drunk for Broadway
22-year-old Michael Combs was observed sitting on the curb, struggling to stand up near Broadway and 3rd Avenue South in the early morning of June 5th. After seeing this, officers approached him and noticed he reeked of alcohol and was showing signs of impairment, so they asked him to call a friend to pick him up, but he could not get in touch with anyone. He advised them that he was only in Nashville for one night and had nowhere to stay. Combs was then deemed a danger to himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Micheal Youssef-Shehata rips up parking citation in front of police officers on Broadway
39-year-old Micheal Youssef-Shehata, a taxi driver, was issued a parking citation near Tootsies Orchid Lounge on the afternoon of May 23rd. Then, after leaving, he returned in a rage and approached officers on the sidewalk. Youssef-Shehata then ripped up his parking citation in front of the officers. They determined he was engaging in violent, threatening behavior, causing citizens to stop and back away from him. Officers cited him for the occurrence that day. Youssef-Shehata was later booked on the citation of disorderly conduct on June 3rd.
Joshua Singleton violates restraining order by repeatedly joining wife’s TikTok livestream
44-year-old Joshua Singleton was seen violating his restraining order while on TikTok on April 17th. Jessica Flippen, his wife, reported to officers that when she hosted a livestream on TikTok, Singleton logged in and joined the chat. He was then immediately kicked out of the stream but returned using a different account. In the livestream chat, Singleton wrote, “Jessie lost a baby,” which is a reference to when Flippen had a miscarriage. Singleton was then kicked out again, despite this, Singleton joined a third time, but this time did not make any comments. Flippen has an order of protection against Singleton that includes no social media. A warrant was issued for Singleton’s arrest that day. Singleton was taken into custody for an order of protection violation on June 5th.
18-Year-Old Landon Duffey caught drinking Coors Light at Morgan Wallen Concert
18-year-old Landon Duffey was observed drinking a Coors Light beer at the Morgan Wallen Concert on May 3rd. After Nissan Stadium staff noticed this, they alerted the authorities. When Duffey spoke with officers, he admitted to drinking prior to the concert. Duffey provided officers with his ID, which was when officers discovered he was underage. Duffey was cited for the occurrence that day. Duffey was released to his aunt and father. Duffey was booked on the citation of alcohol possession by a minor on June 3rd.
Alaura O’saile punches ex-boyfriend in face at restaurant
23-year-old Alaura O’Saile was involved in a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Tanner May, at Twin Peaks on Gallatin Pike North. On June 2nd, officers spoke with May, who stated that he was having dinner with his friend, Noah Joyner when O’Saile showed up at the location. She then went to their table and threw water at May before punching him several times in the head and face. Officers spoke with Joyner and a waitress from the restaurant, whose statements corroborated May’s account of the attack. O’Saile was taken into custody for domestic assault on June 5th.
Ephraim Ngandu dances in the middle of Bell Road for YouTube video
22-year-old Ephraim Ngandu danced in the middle of the roadway as traffic sped around him on Bell Road in the early hours of June 5th. Officers observed this and approached him before escorting him to the sidewalk. Officers noticed he had a black motorcycle helmet on his head, so they asked him about the black motorcycle without a license plate, which he claimed. Ngandu told officers he was not doing anything wrong and was making a YouTube video. Officers later discovered that his bike was not registered and advised him that it would be towed, so they tried to work with him by offering him a courtesy ride and letting him call his family and friends to pick him up, but he could not find anyone. Throughout their interaction, he lied about numerous things, including where he lived, how long he had been in Nashville, etc. Since he could not find a place to go, Ngandu was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.