19-year-old Alexis Trobaugh was found publicly intoxicated, having passed out on the sidewalk of the John Siegenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on July 21st. Officers discovered Trobaugh unconscious on the sidewalk and attempted to wake her up numerous times to check her welfare, but she became visibly agitated upon awakening. Trobaugh sat up and spoke, despite this, her eyes were still closed. Trobaugh displayed exaggerated movements and reflexes. During interaction with officers, she appeared restless, excited, and irritable before she eventually admitted to her drug use. As the situation escalated, Trobaugh became irate, exhibiting erratic behavior such as flailing her body around and yelling. Concerned for her safety, given her level of intoxication and the environment, officers deemed she was too intoxicated and took her into custody for public intoxication.
Year: 2024
DUI: Nathaniel Parker crashes car on Knight Valley Drive, tells police “I was at the club”
41-year-old Nathaniel Parker was arrested for driving under the influence following a car crash on Knight Valley Drive on July 20th. When officers arrived on the scene, Parker was behaving erratically, standing in the middle of the road. Parker refused to explain the situation, and repeatedly asked officers to look at his car. Officers then spoke with witnesses who confirmed that Parker was the driver. While speaking with Parker, officers detected the smell of alcohol and noticed Parker’s bloodshot eyes, as well as his inability to stand upright. Due to his condition, officers were unable to perform sobriety tests, and a brief search of Parker found that he also had a leafy green substance consistent with marijuana in his pockets. Officers then proceeded to search Parker’s vehicle, in which they found an alcohol bottle in the passenger seat that still had alcohol inside of it. While in police custody, Parker made statements such as “I was at the club” and told police “aside from being drunk, I did not do anything wrong.” As a result, Parker was arrested and charged with DUI, implied consent, possession of a controlled substance, and having an open container of alcohol in his possession.
Jliyah White throws food tray & cup of alcohol at security guard at Whiskey River Saloon
22-year-old Jliyah White was seen being disorderly outside the Whiskey River Saloon on July 21st. As officers arrived, the disorderly group of people were still near the bar’s entrance. While officers were interviewing a member of the security, Zaxery Farrellkerns, at the location, White threw a styrofoam tray full of food and a cup full of an alcoholic beverage at him. Farrellkerns and a coworker witness identified White as the assailant. While officers interacted with White, she was highly argumentative, uncooperative, and reeked of alcohol. White was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
Carrie Coble jailed after setting man up to be robbed at gunpoint
26-year-old Carrie Coble was involved in the robbery of Samuel Benson on July 10th. Benson contacted law enforcement and told them about the incident. Coble messaged him on the day of the incident, asking for money. Benson agreed to meet with her at a residence on Mimosa Drive at around 4 a.m. Once Benson arrived, Coble was already outside waiting for him. As they were talking, Coble got out of Benson’s car and went to a different residence on Mimosa Drive to use the restroom. Benson noted that when Coble exited the vehicle, he heard a child crying. After a brief moment, Coble returned to the car, asked for and received $20 from Benson. Once again, Coble left the vehicle, but this time, Benson observed someone approaching him from the rearview mirror on his driver’s side. After looking down at his phone, Benson was struck with the butt of a shotgun by Opito Otim.
Another individual, Michael McCormick, approached the passenger side of Benson’s car, opened the door, and pistol-whipped Benson while saying, ” Where is it at? Give me everything, we know you know where it’s at.” Once Benson told McCormick he didn’t have anything, McCormick continued attacking him. McCormick told Benson, “I’ll shoot you right now,” then made Benson exit his car and empty his pockets. Benson exited his vehicle and gave McCormick $3. McCormick said to Benson, “All you got is $3?” then rummaged through Benson’s car while Otim pointed a shotgun at Benson. After McCormick went through Benson’s vehicle, he pointed his gun at him and said, “Get the fuck in the car and leave.” Benson left and then went to the McDonalds on Nolensville Pike to call law enforcement. In all, McCormick took Benson’s two phones and his wallet with his debit, credit, DoorDash, and Uber Pro cards. McCormick took these, Benson’s driver’s license, and $3. Officers arrived at the Vanderbilt Medical Center due to Benson being transported there for his injuries. Benson’s injuries include a traumatic hematoma knot to his forehead with a laceration, a laceration on his nose, and bruising all over his phone.
On July 21st, officers received voicemails from Benson’s mother, a family friend of Benson’s and Coble’s father. They all advised that Benson and Coble knew each other and believed that Coble was involved in the robbery. Officers later spoke with Coble’s ex-boyfriend and Benson’s best friend, Hunter Thomas. Thomas stated that he found out about the robbery from multiple people and thought Coble might be involved or know about it. Later that day, there was a domestic violence call at the same residence on Mimosa Drive involving McCormick and Coble. A South Patrol Seargent who was on the scene of the domestic violence call was notified of the robbery that officers were investigating. Officers positively identified Otim and McCormick as the individuals involved in the robbery. Otim was then detained so officers could interview him about the robbery.
When officers arrived, they spoke with Coble. Coble stated that she messaged Benson and told him that she needed money. She went on to tell officers that once she got into the car with Benson, he tried to get her to perform sexual acts on him. Coble went on to say that she heard her son crying, so she went to be with him. Coble shared that she didn’t see Otim or McCormick go outside, nor did she witness the robbery. However, she stated that Otim and McCormick did tell her about it after they had done it. Coble noted that she never knew that Otim and McCormick would rob Benson before it happened. Officers then read Otim his Miranda Rights, and he agreed to speak with them. Otim said that McCormick told him that Coble had someone pull up to get money from him. According to Otim, McCormick told Coble,” When you go to the car we will come out.” After Coble went outside, McCormick told him to go outside with him and handed him a shotgun. As McCormick and Coble approached the car, Coble got out, and Otim pointed the shotgun at Benson. He stated the McCormick went inside Benson’s car, pistol whipped him, and then told him, “Give me everything you got.”
Otim went on to repeat Benson’s version of events, with the only difference being that he “accidentally” hit Benson in the face with the shotgun. In addition, Otim stated that McCormick gave Coble the credit cards and phones they took from Benson, hoping she could do something with them. During an arrest search, a phone was found on Otim. He told officers that it was his phone but later took back his statement when officers asked to see it. Further investigation revealed that it was Benson’s phone. Cobble was taken into custody for aggravated robbery on July 21st.
Opito Otim assaults man with shotgun during robbery, tells police he “accidentally” hit him in the face
28-year-old Opito Otim was involved in the robbery of Samuel Benson on July 10th. Benson contacted law enforcement and told them about the incident. Carrie Coble messaged him on the day of the incident, asking for money. Benson agreed to meet with her at a residence on Mimosa Drive at around 4 a.m. Once Benson arrived, Coble was already outside waiting for him. As they were talking, Coble got out of Benson’s car and went to a different residence on Mimosa Drive to use the restroom. Benson noted that when Coble exited the vehicle, he heard a child crying. After a brief moment, Coble returned to the car, asked for and received $20 from Benson. Once again, Coble left the vehicle, but this time, Benson observed someone approaching him from the rearview mirror on his driver’s side. After looking down at his phone, Benson was struck with the butt of a shotgun by Otim.
Another individual, Michael McCormick, approached the passenger side of Benson’s car, opened the door, and pistol-whipped Benson while saying, ” Where is it at? Give me everything, we know you know where it’s at.” Once Benson told McCormick he didn’t have anything, McCormick continued attacking him. McCormick told Benson, “I’ll shoot you right now,” then made Benson exit his car and empty his pockets. Benson exited his vehicle and gave McCormick $3. McCormick said to Benson, “All you got is $3?” then rummaged through Benson’s car while Otim pointed a shotgun at Benson. After McCormick went through Benson’s vehicle, he pointed his gun at him and said, “Get the fuck in the car and leave.” Benson left and then went to the McDonalds on Nolensville Pike to call law enforcement. In all, McCormick took Benson’s two phones and his wallet with his debit, credit, DoorDash, and Uber Pro cards. McCormick took these, Benson’s driver’s license, and $3. Officers arrived at the Vanderbilt Medical Center due to Benson being transported there for his injuries. Benson’s injuries include a traumatic hematoma knot to his forehead with a laceration, a laceration on his nose, and bruising all over his phone.
On July 21st, officers received voicemails from Benson’s mother, a family friend of Benson’s and Coble’s father. They all advised that Benson and Coble knew each other and believed that Coble was involved in the robbery. Officers later spoke with Coble’s ex-boyfriend and Benson’s best friend, Hunter Thomas. Thomas stated that he found out about the robbery from multiple people and thought Coble might be involved or know about it. Later that day, there was a domestic violence call at the same residence on Mimosa Drive involving McCormick and Coble. A South Patrol Seargent who was on the scene of the domestic violence call was notified of the robbery that officers were investigating. Officers positively identified Otim and McCormick as the individuals involved in the robbery. Otim was then detained so officers could interview him about the robbery.
When officers arrived, they spoke with Coble. Coble stated that she messaged Benson and told him that she needed money. She went on to tell officers that once she got into the car with Benson, he tried to get her to perform sexual acts on him. Coble went on to say that she heard her son crying, so she went to be with him. Coble shared that she didn’t see Otim or McCormick go outside, nor did she witness the robbery. However, she stated that Otim and McCormick did tell her about it after they had done it. Coble noted that she never knew that Otim and McCormick would rob Benson before it happened. Officers then read Otim his Miranda Rights, and he agreed to speak with them. Otim said that McCormick told him that Coble had someone pull up to get money from him. According to Otim, McCormick told Coble,” When you go to the car we will come out.” After Coble went outside, McCormick told him to go outside with him and handed him a shotgun. As McCormick and Coble approached the car, Coble got out, and Otim pointed the shotgun at Benson. He stated the McCormick went inside Benson’s car, pistol whipped him, and then told him, “Give me everything you got.”
Otim went on to repeat Benson’s version of events, with the only difference being that he “accidentally” hit Benson in the face with the shotgun. In addition, Otim stated that McCormick gave Coble the credit cards and phones they took from Benson, hoping she could do something with them. During an arrest search, a phone was found on Otim. He told officers that it was his phone but later took back his statement when officers asked to see it. Further investigation revealed that it was Benson’s phone. Otim was taken into custody for especially aggravated robbery on July 21st.
Andre Barnett throws boyfriend’s belongings off balcony after he says he’s not “in the mood” for sex
19-year-old Andre Barnett had a domestic incident with his boyfriend, Nathaniel Green Jr., at their Hermitage Studios apartment on July 22nd. Green Jr. told responding officers that Barnett had thrown his belongings from the balcony, cracking his iPad screen. He added that Barnett wanted to have s*x, but he was not “in the mood.” Green Jr. stated that Barnett had become upset and said he was going to invite someone else over to “f*ck.” Green Jr. responded that he was not okay with that, adding that if Barnett did that, he would leave. Then, when Green Jr. told Barnett he was leaving, Barnett grabbed Green Jr.’s arm tightly and said, “You are not going anywhere,” preventing him from exiting. Green Jr. told Barnett he was calling the police, which is when he let Green Jr. go. After this, Barnett chucked Green Jr.’s tote bag from the second-floor balcony near the mulch area and left with a friend. Officers observed Green Jr.’s items, including his broken iPad, on the ground as he advised them that he wanted to press charges for the occurrence. The police located Barnett near the Old Hickory Boulevard Subway, where he explained that Green Jr. refused to have sex with him, so he told him to leave. Then, Barnett admitted to grabbing Green Jr.’s property and throwing it over the balcony, adding that he did not know Green Jr.’s iPad was in his bag. Barnett was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for false imprisonment, domestic assault, and vandalism on July 23rd.
Bryonna Tomlin attempts to crash into ex-boyfriend’s car, running him off road during argument
23-year-old Bryonna Tomlin had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend and roommate, Travis Scott Collins Jr., on July 20th. Collins Jr. called 911 to their Due West Avenue North apartment. Collins Jr. stated that he and Tomlin had been arguing since the day before. He added that he was driving down Apple Valley Road when he observed Tomlin driving toward him on the opposite side of the road. Collins Jr. stated Tomlin then swerved into his traffic lane, attempting to cause a head-on collision. He added this caused him to veer off the roadway and strike a curb, leaving his tire flat. Tomlin spoke with officers and admitted to swerving into Collin Jr.’s lane only because she was looking away from the road. Collins Jr. informed police that he wished to press charges for the occurrence. Tomlin was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Quadre Anderson knocks man out for arguing with woman at Luke’s 32 Bridge
23-year-old Quadre Anderson had an altercation with Charles Kellen Morrow at Luke’s 32 Bridge on July 20th. Responding officers noticed Morrow suffered major head trauma, so they called the medics immediately, who transported him to Vanderbilt. Then, security at the bar informed police that Morrow had been assaulted by Anderson, and they had him detained. Officers escorted Anderson and gathered information. Anderson stated he was attempting to defend a female whom Morrow was getting into a “shoving match” with, causing him to hit him. Afterward, officers reviewed security footage, showing Morrow arguing with a female at the bar, who shoved him multiple times as he continued trying to talk to her. While she and Morrow were disputing, Anderson punched Morrow several times in the face, causing him to stumble onto the bar. Then, Anderson started focusing on one of Morrow’s associates and shoved him, nearly knocking him off his feet before returning to Morrow and pushing him onto the floor. Anderson then continued striking Morrow in the face until he lost consciousness and left. Security informed officers that Anderson was banned from the location and all other sister establishments before the incident and provided documentation corroborating that. Anderson was then taken into custody for criminal trespass and aggravated assault.
Shadree Thompson throws items, knocks over shelf after being fired from Walmart
32-year-old Shadree Thompson, a former Walmart employee, caused a disturbance at the Dickerson Pike Walmart on October 19th, 2023. Around 10:55 p.m., the store management at the location set up a meeting with Thompson regarding her termination, which occurred the day before. After the meeting concluded, she started making her way out of the building and started acting disorderly. She demonstrated threatening and violent behavior before throwing store merchandise inside the business. Thompson also pushed over a shelf, creating a hazardous environment for patrons. Thompson caused approximately $500 worth of damage. The occurrence was captured on surveillance, which confirmed her as the person in question. A warrant was issued for her arrest on November 9th, 2023. Thompson was later taken into custody for vandalism and disorderly conduct on July 22nd, 2024.
Sydney Forrest punches boyfriend in face after catching him texting another woman
26-year-old Syndey Forrest had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Ami Merchant, at his Creative Way residence around 4:14 a.m. on July 22nd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Merchant, who stated he and Merchant had a dispute. Forrest told officers that she found a text message to another woman on his phone. Forrest noted this was when she pushed him onto the bed and punched him in the face. Merchant corroborated her statement and added that he told her she needed to leave when he got up. She then charged at him again, causing him to fear imminent bodily injury, so he punched her in the face to create a distance between them. After this, he went into the hall. When Merchant returned, Forrest blocked the doorway and held it closed. He responded by pushing the door open, leaving visible injury to Forrest’s face. Forrest was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.