19-year-old Ali Sarieh was identified as a driver who was drag racing in the parking lot on Logistics Way in the early hours of August 4th. Upon arrival, officers noticed the vehicle doing “donuts” and activated their lights. When the occupants saw the police, one jumped into the vehicle. After this, officers tried conducting a stop, but Sarieh sped away and turned a corner into a dead-end. While the police approached the vehicle, two occupants fled the scene. After being detained, Sarieh told officers that his friends told him to run and that he was looking for an exit. Sarieh was then taken into custody for evading arrest by motor vehicle and reckless driving.
Year: 2024
DUI: Kriti Pokharel hands officers her debit card during traffic stop, tells them she “had only one beer”
26-year-old Kriti Pokharel was observed driving her black Toyota Camry without headlights on the Korean Veterans Bridge in the early hours of August 7th. Then, after another driver flashed their lights at Pokharel, she swerved into another traffic lane abruptly. Officers noticed this and initiated a traffic stop. The police spoke with Pokharel, and she told them that she was returning to her hotel from the “Honky Tonk” bar on Broadway. When officers asked her for her license, she fumbled through her different cards before handing them her debit card. Then, officers questioned why she gave them that, to which she did not answer and stared at them with a blank expression. During their interaction, Pokharel moved lethargically and told them she “had only one beer.” Pokharel consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Pokharel declined to provide a breath sample. Pokharel was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation.
Mugisha Solomon flees multi-vehicle crash after speeding near James A. Cayce Homes
37-year-old Mugisha Solomon was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on South 6th Street late August 2nd. Responding officers found Solomon’s vehicle abandoned and then spoke with the owners of the other two vehicles. A witness told officers that Solomon came speeding down the street before crashing into the two cars, one of which was totaled. The witness explained that Solomon took off to his James A. Cayce Homes residence and stayed inside. They then provided officers with Solomon’s ID, adding that she saw it when Solomon left the scene. The police later located Solomon’s phone in his vehicle, which had a text stating his name. After learning Solomon’s name and address, they attempted to contact him. However, only his mother came to the door, telling officers he was not there. Local juveniles told officers that they watched Solomon run from the crash to the address on his ID. A warrant was then issued for Solomon’s arrest. Solomon was taken into custody for reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving while license revoked on August 5th.
Babbie McDowell attempts to break into woman’s house during mental episode
53-year-old Babbie McDowell was identified as the person who tried breaking into Rita Wilson’s Hillside Road residence on August 7th. Rita and Glenda Wilson called 911, stating that an unknown white woman had damaged their front and back doors but could not make entry. They further explained that she walked down the street toward the fire station on Broadmoor Drive. Responding officers observed that the backdoor had been slightly opened and stopped by three chain-door locks. Shortly after, the police located McDowell in front of the fire station. McDowell appeared to be experiencing some kind of mental episode during their interaction. McDowell stated she believed a man she knew was inside Wilson’s residence. Despite this, Rita and Glenda advised officers that they did not know her. Under Miranda, McDowell admitted to trying to shoulder the doors open. McDowell was then taken into custody for aggravated criminal trespass and vandalism.
Reid Zeico threatens to make girlfriend’s pregnancy “Go away” & strangles her daughter
31-year-old Reid Zeico had a domestic incident with his pregnant girlfriend, Jodi Anne Bowen, and her minor daughter at their Waterleaf apartment on Old Franklin Road late August 6th. When officers arrived, they observed Zeico walking away from the location. Officers noticed Zeico matched the description of the other party involved, so they stopped him. During this, Zeico refused to identify himself. At the same time, another officer was speaking with Bowen, who stated that Zeico argued with her and her daughter.
Bowen and her daughter told officers that Zeico did not like that Bowen was recording their verbal dispute and grabbed her phone. They further explained that Zeico threatened to make Bowen’s pregnancy “go away” before cornering her. Then, Bowen advised that her daughter attempted to stop Zeico by slapping his face, which was when he grabbed her neck and strangled her. They stated that Zeico then left the property. Upon searching Zeico, the police found Bowen’s $900 phone in his pocket. After returning it to Bowen, she told officers it had been damaged and that the repairs would cost $115. Zeico was taken into custody for theft, aggravated assault, and vandalism.
Anthony Marquardt kicks police officer while resisting arrest on Broadway
33-year-old Anthony Marquardt showed signs of impairment near Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way North in the late hours of August 6th. A concerned citizen alerted the authorities, who arrived and noticed Marquardt reeked of alcohol and was visibly intoxicated. Officers deemed Marquardt a danger to himself and detained him. While the police escorted Marquardt to their patrol car, he started resisting and tried to sit on the ground. Marquardt continued disregarding officers’ commands and being resistive, so they had to lift him up to put him into the vehicle. When Marquardt’s upper body was in the patrol car, he kicked Officer Breece in the right thigh above the knee. Officers then placed a hobble restraint on Marquardt’s legs and then transported him to booking. Marquardt was taken into custody for public intoxication, assault on an officer, and resisting arrest.
Andrew Kareri refuses to leave business he used to work at, tells police he was seeking a job
25-year-old Andrew Kareri was seen refusing to leave a business on 501 Great Circle Road on August 6th. Security at the location reported that they had to stop the former employee, Kareri because he was no longer allowed to be on the property. A witness of the incident informed officers that they had sent Kareri several emails explaining that he was no longer welcome on the property. The emails also noted that Kareri shouldn’t come to their open house. When officers spoke with Kareri, he stated he intended to attend the open house to seek a job. Because Kareri was given multiple opportunities to leave and still chose not to, he was taken into custody for criminal trespassing.
Selena Watson bites baby daddy’s arm during altercation over visiting her child
23-year-old Selena Watson was involved in a domestic disturbance with the father of her child, Michael Cantrell, at his Freeman Hollow Road residence on August 6th. When officers came into contact with Cantrell, he informed them that Watson had come to his house to visit their daughter. Cantrell stated that while Watson was there, she attempted to grab their child while he still had her in his arms. Once Watson continued to grab at their daughter, he stated he tried to leave through the front door, but Watson was holding on to his shirt, causing them to fall. Cantrell provided officers with a video of Watson holding onto him by the back of his collar as well as pushing and pulling on him as he left. The video also showcased Watson continuing to pull on Cantrell as he attempted to stand up. Once Cantrell was off the ground, he reported that when he tried to get into his car, Watson stepped in, prevented him from shutting the door, and bit him on his arm. After observing the visible injuries on Cantrell as well as Watson admitting to biting Cantrell during questioning, Watson was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Eleanor Teel threatens woman & assaults janitor during altercation at Easton Apartment complex
36-year-old Eleanor Teel was involved in an altercation with Edrick McCoy at the leasing office of the Easton Apartment complex on August 6th. When officers arrived, Mrs. Rudd told them that Teel cornered her against a wall and balled her hands into a fist, saying, “I will kill you.” McCoy, a maintenance worker, spoke with officers and stated that when he entered the leasing office, he instructed Rudd to go into the back room and lock the door. After doing this, Teel pushed him and then left the leasing office. Because officers deemed that Teel might do something like this in the future, she was not issued a misdemeanor citation but instead was taken into custody for assault.
Blaine Carragher drunkenly punches his friend in face outside McDonalds on Broadway
29-year-old Blaine Carragher was seen assaulting his friend in front of the McDonalds on Broadway on August 6th. While officers were at the scene, they observed Carragher standing over his friend, punching him in the face. Carragher was then seen allowing his friend to stand up, only to attack him again. Other members of their friend group promptly broke the fight up. After admitting to officers that he was highly intoxicated, Carragher was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.