BNA: Brianna Cosby denied boarding, assaults boyfriend and police officer

Airport Police say 31-year-old Brianna Cosby was denied boarding a flight at the Nashville International Airport on February 12 due to her level of intoxication. She then began to push and hit her boyfriend, Kelso Griffin, who was holding on to her from behind and attempting to calm her down when officers arrived at the gate. She refused to calm down and was too intoxicated to care for herself, so she was placed into custody for public intoxication and domestic assault. After being placed into handcuffs, she reportedly kicked Officer Wisarut Sinchai in the leg twice.

DUI: Timmie Godwin asleep behind the wheel on the interstate

Police responded to what appeared to be a disabled vehicle on I-40 E in the early hours of Feb 11 to find 30-year-old Timmie ‘TJ’ Godwin asleep behind the wheel with the vehicle in drive and his foot on the brake. Offers were initially unable to wake Godwin but were eventually able to reach through a small portion of the window that was rolled down and “poked” him until he was awake. As he was removed from the vehicle, it was apparent he was intoxicated and had an empty liquor bottle in the center console. TJ Godwin admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving and was transported to booking, where he was charged with DUI.

Brandi Jennings charged after pepper-spray incident at Maplewood High School

18-year-old Brandi Jennings was broadcasting an Instagram live from Maplewood High School on Valentine’s Day when several girls, who she is not friends with, got onto her feed and caused a scene while she was live. After her broadcast ended, she confronted the group of girls in the hallway but said she suddenly became afraid she was going to “get jumped.” She pepper-sprayed the girls, with one juvenile receiving a direct stream to the face. She was charged with carrying a weapon on school property.

Andrei Gavaz pulls it out and touches it at Kid Rock’s Bar on Valentine’s Day

Police say 24-year-old Andrei Gavaz unzipped his pants and whipped out his most prized possession at Kid Rock’s Bar on Valentine’s Day. He then thoroughly touched himself and then, using that same hand, smacked the face of a bouncer who had escorted him out of the venue due to his level of intoxication. He was attempting to re-enter the bar when the assault occurred. The bouncer, Shay Thomas, fell to the ground and suffered cuts to both elbows and his knuckle while attempting to detain Gavaz.

Police arrived to find Gavaz cuffed, and as they were placing him in the rear of a patrol car, he had to be hobble-restrained as he attempted to kick Officer Hill in the face, but no contact was made. He was still charged with assault of an officer, as Officer Hill stated he “felt as if he was about to be assaulted.” He then began to spit all over the rear of the patrol vehicle, resulting in an additional vandalism charge.

Clarksville Divorce Lawyer Michael K. Williamson charged in felony assault of wife

64-year-old Michael Williamson was jailed on Sunday night, charged with the felony aggravated assault of his wife, Larson Faye Williamson. Deputies responded to their Maxshire Court residence just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance call. Both parties were reportedly drunk, and after investigating, deputies determined Michael to be the primary aggressor. During an argument, he is alleged to have pushed his wife and thrown her down onto a chair with one hand while grabbing her neck and upper chest area. The victim’s injuries were documented and consisted of irritation and bruising on her body.

Michael K. Williamson is a debt, criminal defense, and divorce attorney in Clarksville, where he has practiced for over thirty years.

Melodie Lowe charged after waving a gun around from her stoop toward elderly lady

46-year-old Melodie Lowe was booked this week on an outstanding summons, charging her with aggravated assault. In June of 2022, a grandmother says she was holding her infant grandchild as she was loading the infant’s belongings into a vehicle when Melodie Lowe suddenly approached the vehicle while being confrontational. Lowe was screaming profanities at the grandmother for reasons unclear. Lowe then reportedly returned to her townhome and stood on her stoop, waving a gun around while yelling at the woman once again.

DUI: Destiny Frierson rear-ends vehicle, yells at driver for being in the way

Police say 30-year-old Destiny Frierson passed into oncoming traffic to pass a vehicle on February 11th on Antioch Pike and then rear-ended a truck that was waiting to turn left into an apartment complex. Frierson and her passengers then exited their vehicle and approached the man in the truck they hit and began to yell and scream at him for being in their way. Officers arrived and determined Frierson exhibited multiple signs of intoxication and took her into custody.

DUI: Irving Brown — too drunk to even take a breathalyzer test

When officers gave the breathalyzer tube to 21-year-old Irving Brown at the police station on February 12, he nearly fell over while sitting at the table. A second attempt resulted in his head hitting the table as he was unable to sit up due to his level of intoxication. How did we get here? Brown was initially pulled over for running a red light near the Wedgewood / 65 S onramp. He was slow to stop, and once he did, officers located an empty bottle of el Jimador Tequila at his feet. He reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was then transported to booking for a breathalyzer.

Jaelen Broyles punches roommate in face twice in TV dispute

21-year-old Jaelen Broyles and Henry Lastrap have been roommates for approximately three weeks. On February 11th, Jaelen punched Henry in the face twice in an argument over the TV. Jaelen was sleeping in the living room, where Henry’s television was located. Henry became upset and told him to watch the TV in his own room, as he didn’t want him watching his in the living room. An argument ensued, escalated to name-calling, and then the punches flew as Jaelen restrained Henry on the floor.