31-year-old Tyler Johnson was caught driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident at the BNA ride-share lot on Terminal Drive on August 22nd. Police officers were called to the scene after reports of a possible drunk driving incident. Upon arrival, they found Johnson using his vehicle for support outside. As the officers approached, Johnson began removing bags from his car. Officers determined that this demonstrated that Johnson had control of the vehicle. The car appeared to have been involved in a recent accident at an unknown location. The officers also noted damage to the front passenger wheel, resulting in a flat tire. It seemed that Johnson had been involved in an accident and had left the scene. Upon further investigation, officers ran the vehicle tags and learned it was rented from Sixt Rental Company. Officers then noticed a faint smell of alcohol as they approached Johnson. Officers also saw a partially consumed Voodoo Ranger alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle. Johnson, who was sitting outside the car, was observed to have urinated on himself, had bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Security footage confirmed that Johnson had driven from the bus area to the ride-share lot. Due to his difficulty standing, Johnson needed the officers’ assistance. During a conversation with Johnson, the officers detected the smell of alcohol on his breath. Johnson agreed to perform sobriety tests but performed poorly on all of them. Based on his test performances and overall behavior, Johnson was arrested for driving under the influence and having an open container of alcohol on August 23rd.
Year: 2024
Tyler Shingleton strangles wife & threatens to shoot their dog during argument
38-year-old Tyler Shingleton was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife, Kerri Shingleton at their Cherrybark Court residence on August 22nd. Before officers arrived, they were informed a relative of Kerri had received Facebook messages from Kerri stating, “Call 911, he is hitting me,” and “Don’t know what he will do when they get here.” One of the messages also stated that Tyler would shoot their dog if she left. Once officers arrived and spoke with Tyler, he said that the only thing that happened between him and Kerri was a verbal argument. During the officers’ conversation with Tyler, they noticed Kerri wasn’t at the location. Shortly after their observation, Tyler informed them that Kerri was on the phone with him and that she had gone out to get tampons. Hearing this, officers requested that Kerri return to have a personal conversation with her about the incident. Upon her arrival, officers noted that Kerri was crying and appeared visibly distressed. Kerri told officers that during the argument she had with Tyler, he hit her in the face and then strangled her. Kerri added that she believed that Tyler only stopped strangling her so he wouldn’t leave marks on her neck. Tyler was then taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault on August 23rd.
Novais Fuller headbutts girlfriend, forces her to walk home from Walmart after breaking up with him
25-year-old Novais Fuller had a domestic altercation with his now ex-girlfriend, Latriona King, at her apartment on December 20th, 2022. The police report stated that King and Fuller were at the Charlotte Pike Walmart. While there, they verbally argued over King no longer wanting to be in a relationship with Fuller. Then, Fuller got upset and took King’s car keys. This forced King to walk back to her apartment, during which Fuller followed her. Once they arrived, King wanted to get away from Fuller, so she left. When King started walking toward the apartment complex’s entrance, Fuller tried grabbing her several times before bear-hugging and headbutting her, leaving a large knot on her forehead. Then, a scuffle ensued between them, which left King with several cuts and bruises on her right arm. After this, Fuller got ahold of her black iPhone 11 and smashed it to the ground. Warrants were then issued for Fuller’s arrest that day. Fuller was later taken into custody for domestic assault, vandalism, and theft on August 22nd, 2024.
DUI: Bradley Spraggins found passed out drunk in his car, tells officers he “had brain surgery as a kid”
31-year-old Bradley Spraggins was found sleeping in the driver’s seat of his vehicle with his hazards on in the southbound traffic lane on 3rd Avenue around 1 a.m. on August 22nd. Responding officers spoke with Spraggins, who said he was waiting for a tow truck to come and give him a jumpstart. Spraggins explained that his vehicle’s battery had died while driving. During their interaction, officers noticed Spraggins had dilated pupils. Officers then asked him to try starting his car, and despite his previous statement, it turned on. After the tow truck driver arrived, Spraggins started his car again. Then, Spraggins advised officers that he had just woken up and went downtown to do an Uber trip. Spraggins added that he hadn’t drunk anything or consumed any medication. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Then, while waiting for the breathalyzer machine to start, Spraggins started falling asleep. He told officers that he “had brain surgery as a kid,” but it did not affect his walking abilities. Spraggins was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Rebecca Walter jailed for stalking after repeatedly showing up to ex-girlfriend’s workplace
40-year-old Rebecca Walter caused a disturbance at her ex-girlfriend Faith Brock’s 6th Avenue North workplace on August 21st. When officers arrived, they observed Walter jumping up and down loudly in the next room. Then, the police spoke with Brock, who stated that she had repeatedly told Walter not to come to her place of work. Brock then showed officers three text messages throughout August telling Walter not to come to her job on Demonbreun Street or 6th Avenue North. Brock explained that after verbally telling Walter not to come, she still showed up to her job on Demonbreun Street. Brock further explained that Walter later showed up a second time at the Demonbreun Street location, disregarding the texts she sent her. After she had sent another text to her on August 21st, Walter still appeared at her 6th Avenue North job location. Brock said Walter’s actions have caused her a lot of emotional distress and placed her in fear of bodily harm. Walter was taken into custody for stalking on August 22nd.
Madyson Esaw orchestrates beating & robbing of two women at Hooters, tells them “We been waiting to find you!”
20-year-old Madyson Esaw, Amyah Johnson, and other unidentified individuals were involved in an altercation with Latrice Johnson and Shaliyah Osteen at the Largo Drive Hooters on August 20th. Shaliyah and Latrice told officers they noticed a blue Nissan sedan arrived at the Hooters. They stated Madyson got out of the vehicle, saying, “We been waiting to find you!” Amyah and the others then followed Madyson out of the Nissan. After this, Madyson and Latrice started fighting. Then, a few seconds later, Amyah and her group started attacking Latrice with Madyson. During the attack, Shaliyah tried intervening, but the group started assaulting her as well. Shaliyah and Latrice added that they were punched, kicked, and stomped on, noting that the group took their cell phones before fleeing. Then, Shaliyah and Latrice provided officers with footage showing Madyson and Latrice fighting. The footage also showed the others jumping in a few seconds later. In the video, a voice, later identified as Amyah, says, “Ooh they dropped their phones!” Latrice confirmed Madyson and Amyah’s identities because she went to Whites Creek High School with them. Later, on August 22nd, at a Wallace Road apartment, there was an incident between Latrice, Shaliyah, and Madyson’s boyfriend, Sanchez. While there, Officers identified Madyson as one of the suspects involved in the robbery on August 20th. Madyson Esaw was taken into custody for robbery in concert on August 22nd.
Armani Wilson strangles girlfriend immediately after reading her text messages
21-year-old Armani Wilson had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Deja McClain, at their apartment on August 22nd. McClain told responding officers that Wilson grabbed her phone and read her text messages. She stated that seconds later, Wilson grabbed her by the neck with both hands and strangled her, during which she had lost consciousness. McClain said after regaining consciousness, she kicked Wilson and ran outside, where she called 911. The police observed McClain had a bloody lip and a possible swollen neck, so they transported her to Vanderbilt for further medical evaluation. Wilson was then taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Richard Goff robs man soliciting woman for sex at America’s Best Value Inn
42-year-old Richard Goff and Leslie Nicole Overstreet robbed Jesus Espinoza-Salas at America’s Best Value Inn on Rivergate Parkway late August 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Espinoza-Salas, who stated via translator that Overstreet and Goff came to his room. He went into detail, saying that Goff pressed a cold metal object that he believed was a knife into his side while Overstreet ran through his wallet and took cash from it. Espinoza-Salas added that they also took his phone, and he was placed in fear of bodily harm. He said that Overstreet and Goff then left and returned to their room. The police went to the hotel room and spoke with Goff. He said that he had only gone to Espinoza-Salas’s room after Espinoza-Salas solicited Overstreet for sex. Goff added that he had no knowledge of anything being taken and that there was no physical altercation. Then, Overstreet told the police, under Miranda, that she did not know about the incident taking place. However, after she and Goff consented to a room search, officers discovered Espinoza-Salas’ phone and $136 in Overstreet’s wallet. Officers noted that this was consistent with Espinoza-Salas’ story. Officers notified Overstreet that they had located Espinoza-Salas’s phone and money. Overstreet then changed her story multiple times. Overstreet eventually advised officers that Goff had become upset about her going to Espinoza-Salas’s room and entered it agitatedly. Overstreet added that Goff grabbed something off the table that may have been a phone and admitted to taking the cash from the table before leaving. Goff was taken into custody for robbery on August 22nd.
Lesley Overstreet caught having a Low Class Brat Summer after robbing man who solicited her for sex
43-year-old Leslie Nicole Overstreet and Richard Goff robbed Jesus Espinoza-Salas at America’s Best Value Inn on Rivergate Parkway late August 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Espinoza-Salas, who stated via translator that Overstreet and Goff came to his room. He went into detail, saying that Goff pressed a cold metal object that he believed was a knife into his side while Overstreet ran through his wallet and took cash from it. Espinoza-Salas added that they also took his phone, and he was placed in fear of bodily harm. He said that Overstreet and Goff then left and returned to their room. The police went to the hotel room and spoke with Goff. He said that he had only gone to Espinoza-Salas’s room after Espinoza-Salas solicited Overstreet for sex. Goff added that he had no knowledge of anything being taken and that there was no physical altercation. Then, Overstreet told the police, under Miranda, that she did not know about the incident taking place. However, after she and Goff consented to a room search, officers discovered Espinoza-Salas’ phone and $136 in Overstreet’s wallet. Officers noted that this was consistent with Espinoza-Salas’ story. Officers notified Overstreet that they had located Espinoza-Salas’s phone and money. Overstreet then changed her story multiple times. Overstreet eventually advised officers that Goff had become upset about her going to Espinoza-Salas’s room and entered it agitatedly. Overstreet added that Goff grabbed something off the table that may have been a phone and admitted to taking the cash from the table before leaving. Officers also found 1.2 grams of a white powdery substance that Overstreet identified as cocaine and 3.3 grams of methamphetamine. Overstreet was taken into custody and charged with failure to book, possession of meth, simple possession, and robbery on August 22nd.
Bradford Parker assaults fiancé, douses puppy in cold water during altercation, tells her “I hate you so much!”
38-year-old Bradford Parker was involved in a domestic altercation with his fiancé, Charlotte Bennis, while at their Shurgard Way residence on August 21st. When officers arrived, they made contact with Bennis, who appeared distraught and had red eyes from crying. She informed officers that she came home from work earlier to care for their dogs. Bennis explained that as she entered their home, Parker began taking pictures of her, saying, “I’m going to get you fired from your job.” Bennis informed Parker that she was allowed to take lunch breaks before giving the dogs a bath. Parker entered the bathroom and told her, “I hate you so much.” After that, Parker aggressively pushed her on the head and told her to leave the apartment, saying she was not welcome. Bennis mentioned that one of the puppies peed on the floor when he did this. In response to this, Parker threw cold water on the puppy. Bennis then left the scene to call the police. Bennis added that Parker had changed the locks to the apartment and would not let her in. Due to the statements made, Parker was deemed the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.