33-year-old Jay Michael Dubowsky hunted at Percy Priest WMA without a hunting license on December 10th, 2023. TWRA agents observed this and were notified of a previous incident where Dubowsky killed a male deer without a permit in November 2023. They seized a deer rack as evidence and cited Dubowsky for the violation. Dubowsky was booked on the citations for illegally taking wildlife and hunting without a license on March 1st.
Year: 2024
Nathan Dwelle deemed too drunk for Downtown Nashville
35-year-old Nathan Michael Dwelle tried to enter the AT&T building repeatedly even though it was closed at approximately 1:29 a.m. on March 5th. When officers arrived, Dwelle reeked of alcohol with scrapes on his arms as he advised them that he was “trying to get into his hotel”, which he believed was the AT&T building. Officers noted that Dwelle was unaware of his whereabouts and took him into custody for public intoxication.
Richard Fletcher punches man, destroys his back windshield during road rage incident
21-year-old Richard Fletcher had a road rage incident with Hany Farouk Gerges at the Dover Glen Drive and Murfreesboro Pike intersection on December 22nd, 2023. Gerges called 911 for assistance, advising them that another subject, later identified as Fletcher, had stopped short in the middle of the road, preventing him from pulling into a parking lot. Fletcher exited his car, approached Gerges, and exchanged profanities with him. Then, according to Gerges, Fletcher started to remove the plastic covering of the driver’s side door, so to prevent further damage, he exited his car and continued to exchange words with him. Fletcher threatened him, saying, “I will beat your ass!” and then he opened the door completely, stepped towards Gerges, and punched him in the stomach. Gerges used his pepper spray and fled the scene, during which Fletcher smashed Gerges’ back window with his arm. Fletcher was located at a nearby emergency room, where he was interviewed and confirmed he was at the location and had been pepper sprayed by Gerges. Fletcher was taken into custody for vandalism and assault on March 4th.
Dominic Larocco jailed after “Jerkin’ His Johnson” while driving on the interstate
23-year-old Dominic Larocco was taken into custody for indecent exposure on March 4th. On February 6th, the victim filed a report stating they were driving on the interstate, and Larocco was next to them with his window down, playing pornography from his cell phone mounted on his windshield. They said they then drove off and got into the far lane to exit the interstate, but Larocco followed, pacing his car next to theirs. During this, they observed Larocco winking at them while masturbating. They got Larocco’s license plate from his vehicle and then went to make the report. Larocco was identified in a photo lineup.
DUI: Luke Bippus has four drinks before running stop sign, tells officer “I am too f*cked up”
30-year-old Luke Austin Bippus failed to stop for the Old Dickerson Pike and Dry Creek intersection stop sign on March 4th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop on Hasty Drive. Officers asked for his driver’s credentials and noticed he exhibited numerous signs of intoxication as he admitted to having four alcoholic beverages at his job. Upon request, Bippus exited his vehicle unsteadily, and officers had to lean him against it to prevent him from falling. When asked if he would do sobriety tests, Bippus replied, “No, I am too f*cked up, and I will fail.” Bippus agreed to provide a blood sample and then was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
18-year-old Joshua Leach jailed during pursuit over possible kidnapping
18-year-old Joshua Leach was jailed on February 28th when police were dispatched for a female who had been abducted by two males in a silver Nissan. The complainant followed the vehicle throughout Nashville. Police intercepted the car and attempted a traffic stop, but it refused to pull over. The police deployed spikes at the intersection of Clarksville Pike and Ed Temple Boulevard. The vehicle was then abandoned, and after a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended Mr. Leach, who was carrying a loaded handgun. The officers later discovered that the vehicle they were chasing had been reported stolen. Mr. Leach admitted to owning the firearm and being inside the stolen car. Leach also had an outstanding probation warrant. Leach was taken into custody on February 28th for unauthorized use of a vehicle, evading arrest, and weapon possession.
Elmer Oporta-Gonzalez assaults his little brother for arguing with mother
24-year-old Elmer Oporta-Gonzalez was jailed on February 27th for assaulting his little brother. Officers were dispatched to McClellan Avenue for a juvenile with a knife. When officers arrived, they spoke with a victim who advised that an argument started in his room between him and his mom. While they were arguing, his older brother, Elmer, came into his room, grabbed him by the neck, and started to strike him in the leg. While being assaulted, the victim saw a knife and grabbed it. He stated that he had no intentions of using the knife and that when he picked up the knife, Elmer ran out of the room. The victim didn’t follow Elmer but instead stayed in his room. Officers observed multiple scratch marks on the victim’s neck.
Elmer advised that he heard his little brother arguing with his mother while in another room. So, he went into his brother’s room and tried to subdue him by grabbing his arms. However, being subdued only upset his brother more, prompting him to grab a knife. Officers noted that Elmer later changed his story and admitted to throwing himself at his little brother. When officers asked the mother what happened, she said she didn’t know because she didn’t see the altercation between her sons. Due to the observed injuries and the initial statements, Elmer was determined to be the primary aggressor.
Geri Wray threatens to kill boyfriend with hammer, tells him “I’m going to kill you and slurp your blood!”
41-year-old Geri Wray was jailed on February 27th after threatening to kill her boyfriend at their home on McPherson Drive. Bryan Lee Brinkley told officers that he and Geri lived together but stayed in separate rooms. According to Brinkley, Geri came into his room with a hammer in her hand and struck his door. She then held the hammer in her hand and told him, “I have been wanting to kill you for the last three days,” “I’m going to kill you and slurp your blood,” “I’m going to get guys to fuck you up and kill you.” Brinkley then fled the house and called police. When Brinkley returned to the house, Geri returned with a hammer and busted all the windows out of his vehicle. Officers observed broken windows, dents, and mirrors damaged on the car and questioned Geri. Geri told officers that Brinkley came back home and was taunting him, so she used a baseball bat to destroy his vehicles.
18-year-old “Coochie Kicker” David Ridley jailed after assault
18-year-old David Ezekiel Ridley had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Kaliya Vaughn, at their Burning Tree Drive apartment in the early hours of November 28th, 2023. Vaughn alerted the authorities, advising them that they argued about him smoking a cigarette inside their unit. Vaughn said that Ridley kicked her in the “Coochie” after she asked him to smoke outside, and then he scratched the back of her neck before biting her cheek. Vaughn stated that Ridley broke her belongings while throwing things around the apartment. A warrant was issued for his arrest for domestic assault.
Then, on February 26th, detectives located and followed a stolen, dark-colored Honda Civic behind Green Street, which was a dead end. Four young black males dressed in dark clothing exited the Civic and began to flee on foot, disregarding the officers announcing themselves. Several suspects, including Ridley, were seen running behind Pecker’s Bar and Grill on Hermitage Avenue. Then, officers found Ridley trying to conceal himself in the brush and detained him. Under Miranda, Ridley admitted to occupying the front seat of the stolen Civic. Officers were then notified about Ridley having an outstanding warrant from Davidson County as they identified the other involved occupants, two of them being juveniles. Ridley was taken into custody for domestic assault, evading arrest, the unauthorized use of a vehicle, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor on February 27th.
18-year-old Dorian Preston jailed after stealing Honda Civic, fleeing police
18-year-old Dorian Preston was taken into custody for theft of property, evading arrest, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and vehicle theft on February 27th. On February 26th, detectives located and followed a stolen, dark-colored Honda Civic behind Green Street, which was a dead end. Then, four young black males dressed in dark clothing exited the Civic and began to flee on foot, disregarding the officers announcing themselves. Preston was seen exiting the driver’s seat, wearing a red hoodie he removed while fleeing. Officers caught him with the help of Metro Aviation and discovered two of the involved individuals were juveniles. Dorian Preston was taken into custody on February 27th for vehicle theft, theft of property, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and evading arrest.