28-year-old Matthew Pendergrass was reported as a drunk driver on I-24 East at 6:14 a.m. on June 30th. When officers made contact with Pendergrass, they noticed he reeked of alcohol. After asking Pendergrass how much he had to drink, he told replied “Jim Beam Vanilla.” Pendergrass then stated that he had a couple of shots and mixed drinks. Pendergrass performed sobriety tests and performed poorly on all of them. Matthew Pendergrass was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Year: 2024
DUI: Thomas Blackwell crashes his car after drinking two pints of beer at his job
64-year-old Thomas Blackwell was caught driving under the influence after a vehicle collision near Demonbreun Street and 2nd Avenue Street on June 30th. A woman flagged down officers and told them that she believed Blackwell to be under the influence. When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with Blackwell and immediately noticed the smell of alcohol coming from his breath. Officers also noticed his dilated pupils and glossy eyes. While speaking with officers, Blackwell admitted that he had consumed two pints of beer after his shift, before he started driving his vehicle. He also admitted to officers that he had been in traffic for an hour and a half, so that was how long ago he had consumed alcohol. Officers then asked Blackwell to perform sobriety tests, which he consented to. However, he performed poorly on one test and could not perform the others because of a medical issue with his feet. Blackwell was then deemed intoxicated and was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.
Kedarian Morgan assaults, aggressively drags woman into home in front of Lyft driver
22-year-old Kedarian Morgan was involved in a domestic altercation with Caribbia Brunson, one of his intimate partners, at a Highland Trace Drive residence on June 29th. Officers received a call from Howard Mooneyham, who informed them he was a Lyft driver sent to the residence to pick someone up. Mooneyham stated that when he arrived, he saw a female crying and a male screaming at her. Mooneyham stated the man forced the woman back into the residence. Officers then received another call from a second person who stated that a man named Keith was holding his girlfriend hostage and that the caller had received a picture of her with blood on her face.
When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed both Morgan and Brunson with cuts on their bodies and fresh blood on their faces, legs, and feet. Both of them claimed that they were wrestling on the bed when they knocked over the lamp on the nightstand, which shattered some glass. Officers then spoke with Mooneyham over the phone, who claimed that Brunson came from the left side of the house and Morgan came from the other side and aggressively grabbed Brunson. Mooneyham claims that Brunson then began screaming, “Let me go!” before Morgan started calling her names and forced her back inside the residence. However, Mooneyham did not recall seeing Morgan hit Brunson outside. However, he is sure he had witnessed the aggressive grabbing and forceful dragging. When officers spoke with the second caller again, he said he had received a text message from Brunson’s friend saying she was in trouble. Officers observed a screenshot of the message to officers showing Brunson with a bloody face while crying. Morgan was then deemed a threat and a primary aggressor, so he was taken into custody for false imprisonment and domestic assault.
Jason Shelton indicted by Grand Jury for Home Improvement Fraud
A Davidson County Grand Jury has indicted 53-year-old Jason Shelton for one count of theft over $10,000 and one count of home improvement fraud between July 6th, 2022, and March 6th, 2023. The indictment alleges that Shelton attempted to defraud Tennessee Home Builders while acting as a new home construction contractor. Shelton was taken into custody on June 29th and charged with theft and home improvement fraud. A Judicial Commissioner set his bond at $15,000.
Aaliyah Lewis steals boyfriend’s PlayStation 5 because she thought he was with another woman
21-year-old Aaliyah Lewis stole from her boyfriend, Stacey Lamar Cross, at their White Bridge Pike residence on June 28th. On June 29th, Cross called the police to a Highway 70 South residence. Cross advised them that he left his home around 1 p.m. on June 28th and returned around 5 a.m. the next day from a night out with his co-workers. Cross discovered his PlayStation 5, cologne, and around $300-$400 cash were missing. Then, he informed police that Lewis texted him, admitting to entering his bedroom and taking his belongings. Cross added that he believed she did this after he did not return home and assumed he was out with another woman. Cross stated that Lewis told him he would not get his items back until he moved out of their residence. Lewis was then taken into custody for theft.
Scott Satterfield Jr. punches girlfriend in face during brawl outside Morgan Wallen’s This Bar
24-year-old Scott Aaron Satterfield Jr. fought with his girlfriend, Sara Mikayla Keith outside Morgan Wallen’s This Bar near Boot Barn on Broadway in the early hours of June 29th. A passerby observed this and alerted the authorities. When officers arrived, they spoke with several witnesses, who advised them of the altercation. Then, police reviewed footage of the scuffle, which showed Keith pushing Satterfield Jr. vigorously and, in return, he pushed her back then punched her in the face. A witness tried to break up the fight, but Satterfield tried fighting them instead. Officers noticed him engaging with the witness as they approached, so they went to detain Satterfield Jr. He then resisted until officers could arrest him. During their interaction, Satterfield Jr. reeked of alcohol and was visibly intoxicated. Officers then deemed Keith the primary aggressor. However, Satterfield Jr. was also taken into custody for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest.
DUI: Dominique Jackson found passed out in car, tells police Waffle House messed up his order
33-year-old Dominique Jackson was seen passed out behind the wheel at Waffle House on Murfreesboro Road on June 29th. Security informed officers that the driver and passenger of a vehicle were passed out in a car. Security claimed the pair had been there for almost two hours and attempted to wake them up but could not. Security also told officers that there was an open container of alcohol in the center console and that the driver appeared to be intoxicated. When officers arrived, they spoke with Jackson as he returned to the driver’s seat. When asked what was going on, Jackson told officers that Waffle House had messed up his order. When officers requested Jackson to perform sobriety tests, he agreed. However, Jackson showed numerous indicators of intoxication in two of the three tests. Officers also observed Jackson’s red, watery eyes before speaking with the passenger. When asked, the vehicle’s passenger informed officers that The Club Cocktail’s can was not hers. Jackson was deemed intoxicated and was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Rodney Alexander kicks door into roommate’s face during altercation
49-year-old Rodney Alexander was involved in a domestic altercation with his roommate, Johnqulia Amserson, at their Rivendell Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Amserson, who stated that when Alexander had left the residence the previous evening, he had either forgotten or lost his house keys. When Alexander returned to the house, he accused Amserson of locking him out and having other people in the residence. Amserson informed officers that as he was unlocking the door to let Alexander inside, Alexander kicked the door, causing it to hit him in the head, causing redness to his forehead. Amserson then proceeded to show officers camera footage showing Alexander talking on the phone while on the porch, cussing, and telling Amserson to let him inside. In the footage, officers heard the door begin to unlock when Alexander kicked the door and immediately heard Amserson groan in pain in the background. Officers then made contact with Alexander inside the residence. Alexander claimed that he had kicked the door open after Amserson had locked him out of the house and refused to let him inside. Alexander also denied injuring Amserson and claimed that he had injured himself. Due to the footage and statements made, Alexander was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Dillon Armstrong hits man’s vehicle with his skateboard after crash
On June 5th, 20-year-old Dillon Armstrong was involved in a car accident near 3rd Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. After the crash, Armstrong chased the other driver, Robert Kilbornev, during which he passed three marked police cars with their blue lights activated. Armstrong then used his skateboard to hit Kilbornev’s vehicle. Officers witnessed the incident via traffic cameras. Armstrong was then cited for the occurrence that day. Armstrong was later booked on the citation of vandalism on June 28th.
Wesley Dodd punches coworker at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk, tells him to “get out of his space”
30-year-old Wesley Blake Dodd had an altercation with his co-worker, Kai Dessalines, at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk around 7:07 p.m. on May 31st. Officers were investigating a separate incident when employees flagged them down to the establishment. When officers arrived, they spoke with Dessalines, who stated that Dodd had punched him in the face while they were in the kitchen. Dessalines added that as he ate his staff meal, Dodd told him to “get out of his space.” Dessalines stated Dodd then became verbally aggressive and struck him in the face several times. Dessalines said he wanted to press charges for the occurrence, and Dodd was cited. Dodd was later booked on the citation of assault on June 28th.