26-year-old Gabriel Flesche was arrested for driving under the influence following a vehicle accident at the intersection of 11th Avenue North and Grundy Street on July 21st. When officers arrived, they noticed a badly wrecked Tesla Model 3 missing its front tire. Officers then proceeded to speak with the driver, Flesche. He claimed that while he was driving, another vehicle cut him off. Flesche stated this caused him to lose control of his vehicle, strike a light pole, and strike multiple trees along the side of the road. Officers observed no evidence of another vehicle. Officers then determined that Flesche was traveling faster than the speed limit and hit a patch of water that caused him to lose control. While officers were speaking with Flesceh, they noticed the strong smell of alcohol coming from him. When asked, Flesche initially denied drinking before admitting to drinking one high noon vodka seltzer. Officers noticed Flesche’s slurred speech, red and bloodshot eyes, and inability to maintain balance. Officers then asked Flesche to perform sobriety tests, which he consented to. However, Flesche performed poorly on all tests given. Flesche was then breathalyzed, but stopped blowing in the middle of the test twice, causing it to fail. Flesche then refused to breathe again, and officers deemed he was intoxicated. Flesche was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Year: 2024
Marinda Rich steals 2005 Chevy Silverado, tells police it’s her boyfriend’s truck
22-year-old Marinda Rich was caught after stealing and abandoning a vehicle near a Thompson Place residence on July 20th. Police responded to a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, they noticed a black 2005 Chevy Silverado on the scene. Officers ran the vehicle’s information and discovered that it had been stolen out of Murfreesboro. The officers received a description of the women who left the stolen vehicle at the scene. As the officers were recovering the vehicle, Rich approached them and claimed it was her boyfriend’s truck. When questioned, Rich admitted leaving the vehicle there and presented the key to officers. Rich also admitted to being in possession of the vehicle since July 19th. The officers verified that the key belonged to the vehicle. Rich was taken into custody for vehicle theft on July 21st.
Manuel Guzman bites man on lip after taking his phone during altercation
27-year-old Manuel Guzman was involved in a domestic altercation with Juan Vazquez, an intimate partner, on July 20th. When officers arrived at the crime scene, they spoke with Vazquez. He claimed that he had met Guzman on an app around midnight and that they met up at the location. Vazquez informed the officers that they drank alcohol together before having intercourse. In the morning, Guzman asked Vazquez to get something from the store, and Vazquez asked for his cell phone back from Guzman. Guzman refused to give Vazquez his phone, and when Vazquez tried to grab it, Guzman bit his lip. The officers noticed Vazquez’s swollen lip, caused by an injury consistent with a bite mark. Officers then attempted to call Vazquez’s phone and looked at Guzman’s two phones but could not find Vazquez’s phone. Guzman was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Brianna Cox speeds down I-24 East at 94 mph on suspended license
23-year-old Brianna Cox was seen driving 94mph in a 70mph zone on I-24 East on July 19th. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop. When Cox exited her car, she was seen stumbling to the rear of her car to meet with officers. Once officers began questioning her, they noticed that Cox reeked of alcohol. During the investigation, officers observed multiple signs of intoxication, so they prompted Cox to perform sobriety tests. Cox never gave officers an answer, so she was taken into custody for driving under the influence. After being taken into custody, Cox refused to provide blood and breath tests. Officers asked for Cox’s name and date of birth, and she stated that her name was Brianna Rucker, with a date of birth of July 12th, 2001. Officers conducted an arrest search of her vehicle and found her actual ID. Officers also located an open container of a canned alcoholic cocktail and a plastic cup that smelt like an alcoholic beverage. It was later observed that Cox’s temporary tag on her vehicle was drawn over on a date different from the original. Officers ran Cox’s license and discovered that it was suspended. Brianna Cox was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, suspended license, no registration, open container, reckless driving, and criminal trespassing.
Ayanna Martin threatens man with gun, tells him “You’re not going to hit me no more!”
25-year-old Ayanna Martin had an altercation with Lacharlericus McWilliams near Charles E Davis Boulevard and Green Street on July 23rd. Officers responded to reports of a woman threatening a man with a gun and located Martin and McWilliams matching the description. Then, officers spoke with McWilliams, who stated that he and Martin were at a nearby store when she asked him for her phone. He said that when he did not return it immediately, she started punching him in the face, so he pushed her and walked away. Then, Martin allegedly retrieved a handgun from her vehicle and pointed it at him, stating, “You’re not going to hit me no more!”, while waving the firearm.
Police then spoke to Martin, who told the police that she asked for her phone because McWilliams had taken it from her. Martin noted that this was when McWilliams started punching her in the face. She said that she grabbed the gun because he was hitting her and threatening to shoot her. Martin added that she did not point the handgun at him but rather was holding it at her side for protection. Overwatch was able to provide video footage of the occurrence. The footage showed Martin pointing the gun at McWilliams from across the yard. Martin was then taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Nana Wilson & her friend steal $2,288 from man they met on Broadway
37-year-old Nana Wilson and Tamara Veasley were caught committing fraud on May 20th. The victim of the incident, Degarett Newson, met with Wilson and Veasley in a bar on Broadway. Newson then returned with them to their Towneplace Suites Hotel. Once they got to the hotel, Newson had to step away to do something. While he was gone, Wilson and Veasley took his phone from him and left. When Newson returned, he noticed the women and his phone were gone. Newson then noticed that one of the women had left their phone. Newson called his phone, and one of the women answered. They came back and exchanged their phones, then left. Once the women were gone, Newson noticed that his phone’s password had been changed. The following day, Newson noticed a fraudulent Apple Cash payment of $1,313 and a Cash App transaction of $975 were completed while the women had his phone. Cash App provided law enforcement with Wilson’s information, including her name, date of birth, social security, and phone number as the account holder of the fraudulent transaction. Apple provided law enforcement with Tamara Veasley’s information, including her name, state of birth, social security number, and phone number for that payment. Surveillance footage from the hotel was reviewed, and investigators were able to identify Wilson and Veasley. On June 14th, investigators made contact with Wilson and Veasley during an unrelated incident for a similar offense. During a search of their vehicle, investigators found multiple articles of clothing that the women were seen wearing on camera during the incident. Wilson was later taken into custody for theft and two counts of fraud.
James Moss locks girlfriend in bathroom while she’s moving out, tells her “You ain’t going nowhere!”
30-year-old James Moss had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Christa McMahan, at their Jonesboro Drive residence on the afternoon of July 23rd. McMahan told responding officers she was arguing with Moss while packing her belongings to move out. During this, she said she went to the bathroom to grab some items. She stated Moss entered the bathroom, shut the door, and locked it. Her friend, Isabel Martinez, who witnessed and recorded the event, stated she heard him yell, “You ain’t going nowhere!” When officers spoke with Moss, he denied making that statement but admitted to going into the bathroom to talk to her and closing the door. Moss was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for false imprisonment.
Swen Johnson cat-calls & chases woman in Public Square Park
36-year-old Swen Johnson was caught after chasing and cat-calling Calista Bruner near Public Square Park on July 3rd. Bruner reported to officers that on July 3rd, she was walking her dog at the Public Square Park when she noticed Johnson approach her and start cat-calling her. She stated Johnson kept saying, “Hey baby, come here.” while chasing her. Bruner said she ran towards Printer Alley, where she was able to escape. On the following day, July 4th, Bruner was walking her dog again, and Johnson approached her once more near Public Square Park. Johnson then began cat-calling Bruner again, and she proceeded to run all the way back to her apartment. Johnson’s actions made Bruner fear for her safety, and on July 16th, she identified him as the person who was chasing her. A warrant was issued, and Johnson was taken into custody for assault on July 19th.
Vidal Colon assaults security guard at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk after his wife gets kicked out
45-year-old Vidal Colon fought with a security guard, Ian Matthew Ray, at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk on Broadway late July 23rd. When officers arrived, they met with security at the establishment. Officers then spoke with Ray, who told them that he was escorting Colon’s wife out of the bar when Colon came up behind him and pushed him. After this, security detained Colon and alerted the authorities. Colon was then taken into custody for assault on July 24th.
DUI: Shemar Robinson nearly hits taxi, points guns at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar security
21-year-old Shemar Robinson was spotted driving recklessly and pointing weapons at security at the Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar on Broadway on July 22nd. Police officers were near the Tin Roof on Broadway when they saw Robinson driving at high speed and approaching the intersection at 4th Avenue South. They also observed Robinson veering off the road and almost hitting a taxi van in the parking lane as he drove through the intersection. Robinson then stopped at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, where officers saw him getting out of his vehicle and yelling at the bar’s security staff. The officers approached Robinson, suspecting that he was armed. Robinson then revealed two firearms and progressed towards the security staff. Observing Robinson’s body language, the officers drew their weapons, at which point he stopped and complied with the officers. Robinson informed the officers that his girlfriend could drive his vehicle so it wouldn’t be towed. Robinson then admitted that he was the only one intoxicated and that she was sober so she could drive the vehicle. Robinson was then taken into custody for possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.