25-year-old Anthony Douglass was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Glenna Fuston,in Taco Bell on Murfreesboro Pike on July 13th. Officers arrived at the Taco Bell for a call for service and made contact with the Taco Bell manager. The manager of Taco Bell informed officers that a Caucasian man and woman had come into the restaurant arguing and that it seemed like the female was running away from him. The couple, identified as Douglass and Fuston, were not on the scene when officers arrived. While leaving the Taco Bell, officers were then flagged down by an off-duty officer who told them the two were waiting near La Luna Bakery also on Murfreesboro Pike. Officers then went to the location, found Douglass and Fuston, then spoke with Fuston. She claimed that she and Douglass had gotten into a verbal altercation over a phone. Fuston said she was walking away from Douglass when he pulled on her backpack. After this, officers noticed numerous scratches and bruises on Fuston’s arm, and when asked, Fuston admitted they were from Douglass pulling her backpack. When officers spoke with Douglass, he made similar statements, admitting he wanted her phone, so he pulled her bag as she walked away. Due to the injuries and statements made, Douglass was deemed the primary aggressor. Douglass was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Year: 2024
Lisbeth Alvarez leaves dog unattended in hot car at Opry Mills Mall
31-year-old Lisbeth Arango Alvarez left her dog in her vehicle unattended at the Opry Mills Mall parking lot on the afternoon of June 12th. A customer alerted security, advising them that a dog had been left in a car without air conditioning or water access. When the police located the vehicle, they observed the canine panting heavily inside the car. Officers noted that the car emitted a significant amount of heat, so they opened it up through the slightly cracked window and removed the dog. After getting Alvarez’s dog out of the car, it consumed an entire water bottle. Once Alvarez returned to her vehicle, she told police that she had only been inside the mall for a short period of time. She was then cited for the occurrence that day. Alvarez was later booked on the citation of animal cruelty on July 9th.
Jemiya Dandridge shoots gun at woman during argument, caught with 7 grams of “burnt blunts”
18-year-old Jemiya Annae Dandridge had an altercation with Jayla Shephard at her Jason Drive residence on July 15th. Shephard called 911, advising that Dandridge came to her house to fight another female. She added that while Dandridge argued with the other woman, she pointed a small black pistol at her. Shephard said that when Dandridge was leaving, she fired a single round, which made Shephard fear for her safety. After Shephard alerted the authorities, responding officers observed Dandridge driving in a black Dodge Charger on Una Antioch Pike. Officers conducted an investigative stop, where Dandridge was Mirandized and detained. Shortly after, officers performed a “show-up” and positively identified Dandridge as the person in question. Officers then noticed a handgun inside a large purse in the front passenger seat that had a bag of marijuana in it, which Dandridge claimed was hers. During a subsequent search, officers discovered two additional bags of marijuana, weighing approximately 15 grams, inside a small black purse with $294, multiple packs of rolling papers, and 7 grams worth of “burnt blunts.” Dandridge was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony possession, weapon possession with intent during an offense, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
DUI: Mario Koko scores .192% BAC after swerving between lanes on Murfreesboro Pike
33-year-old Mario Koko was seen almost crashing into after failing to maintain his lane on Murfreesboro Pike on July 13th. Koko proceeded to accelerate above the speed limit. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. When officers approached Koko, they noticed the smell of alcohol coming from his vehicle. Officers noted that Koko’s girlfriend, Brittany Pridemore, and her two children were also in the car. At first, Koko stated that he had nothing to drink. Koko later recanted his statement and said he had one drink. Koko then performed field sobriety tests and showed multiple signs of impairment. Koko was read implied consent and ended up consenting to a breath test. His final result was a .192% BAC. Koko was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
Stefan Sinovic resists arrest after refusing to leave pool at Central Pike Apartment Complex
28-year-old Stefan Sinovic and several others caused a disturbance at the Central Pike apartment complex on July 15th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the group and asked them to leave, to which Sinovic responded, “The pool does not close until 10 p.m.” Then, when officers informed him that it was 10:03 p.m., he argued that because he pays $1400 for an apartment at the location, he should be able to stay at the pool after hours. After this, officers spoke with an employee who was on the phone with the property manager. Both of them said they asked Sinovic to leave multiple times and that it was not the first time he had issues there. Police warned Sinovic to leave, but he refused to gather his belongings, got in their faces, and continued arguing with them. Officers told Sinovic that he was under arrest and tried detaining him, during which he pulled away, trying to “face up” with them. Officers gently took him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. After officers stood him up, he did not want to walk, so they had to carry him to their patrol car. During their interaction, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. After medics cleared Sinovic for booking, he then was taken into custody for public intoxication, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
DUI: Daniel Tucker swerves into ditch after taking Suboxone before driving
33-year-old Daniel Tucker was involved in a car crash on July 13th. When officers arrived, a witness stated that Tucker swerved off the roadway and into a ditch. The witness said that he administered Narcan to Tucker because it seemed that he was overdosing. Officers then approached Tucker, who was still near his vehicle. Once officers got close to the car, they saw Tucker on the driver’s side looking for something. They told him to leave his car and come to them on the road. Tucker obliged, but it seemed like he was unsteady and couldn’t maintain his balance. Once Tucker was out of the ditch, officers began speaking with him. While officers interacted with Tucker, they observed other signs of impairment. During questioning, Tucker confessed to taking Suboxone. Tucker said he takes it every morning and took one this morning before driving. During a search of Tucker, officers discovered a scratched-off pill bottle in his left pocket with six pill bottles inside. Through further investigation, it was found that Tucker also had a suspended license. Tucker was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, possession of a legend drug, and unlawful possession.
Christian Banuelos passes out drunk & face-first on ground at Nashville International Airport
32-year-old Christian Banuelos was seen sleeping face-first on the ground at the Nashville International Airport on July 13th. Officers made contact with Banuelos and woke him up, which took several minutes. While interacting with Banuelos, officers observed that he smelled of alcohol and exhibited multiple signs of intoxication. After officers checked his boarding pass, it was determined that he missed his flight. Officers then escorted him to ground transportation and offered him an Uber. However, Banuelos refused to take the Uber. Banuelos was then taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Tarja Douglas steals $150 blanket from JCPenney
46-year-old Tarja Douglas shoplifted at the JCPenney on Rivergate Parkway on June 21st. Officers arrived and made contact with Timothy Russell, one of JCPenney’s loss prevention employees. Russell said he watched Douglas grab a $150 blanket and leave the store without paying. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Douglas was later booked on the citation of theft of merchandise on July 9th.
Jonathan Hall steals two PlayStation 5 consoles after breaking into man’s home
18-year-old Jonathan Hall broke into Larry Bates’ Booker Street residence around 12:26 a.m. on July 13th. Officers received a call for service regarding a person, later identified as Hall, being shot multiple times. When they arrived, officers observed Hall suffering from multiple gunshot injuries and rendered him aid. Throughout the investigation, officers discovered that Hall destroyed a bedroom door, causing $1,000 worth of damage, and stole two PlayStation 5 consoles valued at $1,200. Hall was later taken into custody for aggravated burglary, vandalism, and theft on July 15th.
Brandy Paull blacks out behind Knights Inn after snorting heroin
42-year-old Brandy Paull was seen publicly intoxicated behind Knights Inn on Bell Road on July 14th. Officers received a report of an unconscious woman behind a nearby motel who was not breathing. When officers arrived on the scene, they located Paull, who was lying unconscious in the parking lot. Paull was then given two doses of Narcan before she woke up. Upon waking up, paramedics told Paull that she almost died and suggested she be taken to a hospital in case the Narcan wore off. However, Paull refused any medical assistance and told officers that she had snorted heroin before blacking out. When officers found Paull, she had no shoes, phone, wallet, or identification. Officers deemed Paull to be a danger to herself, so she was then taken into custody for public intoxication on July 15th.