23-year-old Braidon Barbe was one of several men completely naked in the fountain at 1 Symphony Place in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning. He was without pants or undwear as Officer Groeneweg observed him exit the fountain and attempt to get dressed. He told officers, “I’m drunk!” and was taken into custody for public intoxication and public indecency.
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Anthony Nelson — splashed around in his boxers in Symphony Fountain with other naked men
25-year-old Anthony Nelson was only wearing a pair of soaked boxers as police observed him in the fountain located at 1 Symphony Place in downtown Nashville with other more naked men early Sunday morning. As he climbed out of the fountain to awaiting officers, he was unsteady on his feet and visibly intoxicated. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Jonathan Miller — drunk, belligerant, and unable to pay bar tab in downtown Nashville
36-year-old Jonathan Miller was unable to pay his bar tab at Whiskey Bent Saloon in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning and became belligerent and attempted to fight with others inside the bar. He was escorted outside by security and became hostile with security and officers where were on scene. Due to his level of intoxication, Miller was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.
Chase Irvin, 18, charged with underage drinking, resisting arrest in downtown Nashville
18-year-old Chase Irvin attempted to enter Redneck Riviera late Saturday night, but was denied entry due to his level of intoxication. Irvin then attempted to charge past the bounces. After failing to do so, he began to throw the signs outside the bar and was detained by security. As officers arrived to take him into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, Irvin attempted to flee while being detained. He was additionally charged with underage drinking and resisting arrest.
Derek Harrison arrested after locking himself in 7-Eleven bathroom
35-year-old Derek Harrison was jailed Saturday evening after causing a disturbance at the 7-Eleven on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Security initially detained him after he was drinking alcohol in front of the store and then locked himself inside of the restroom. Police arrived to take him into custody, charging him with public intoxication and criminal trespassing.
DUI: Brandin Veloz, 19, charged after drinking at Play Dance Bar & crashing car
19-year-old Brandin Veloz says he drank three shots of rum and vodka mixed at Play Dance Bar before crashing his car in West Nashville in the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers say he reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He would later blow a 0.129% BAC on a breathalyzer.
John Boyd — drunk and down on the sidewalk in downtown Nashville
60-year-old John Boyd was found passed out in front of the Palm Restaurant in downtown Nashville Saturday. Officers got him to his feet, and he had trouble standing on his own. He stumbled and fell over and was unable to tell officers what hotel he was staying at. He declined medical attention and was transported to booking, charged with public intoxication.
Andrew Lash deemed too drunk and disorderly at Vanderbilt hotel
26-year-old Andrew Lash was at the Hyatt House Nashville At Vanderbilt early Sunday morning and refused to leave the location. Employees report he was blocking a door and being verbally aggressive to staff. Officers arrived to find him extremely intoxicated and took him into custody, charging him with public intoxication.
Abdu Nosakhere charged after selling nitrous balloons in downtown Nashville
31-year-old Abdu Nosakhere was jailed just before 2 a.m. Sunday after police observed him selling nitrous ballons to a group of people, who were then inhaling them to get high in downtown Nashville at 5th & Broadway. Officers seized a nitrous oxide tank which he was using to fill the balloons. A second person selling the balloons was not arrested as he left his tank and fled from officers. Officers also seized all of his cash after he admitted it came from the sale of the nitrous balloons. Just a few hours later, the two were back selling the beautiful balloons, as seen in the video in the story.
DUI: Gimalee Taylor drank a half-pint of vodka before driving & crashing
57-year-old Gimalee Taylor told police she drank a half pint of vodka before driving and crashing her Chrysler Sebring on February 20. Officers found her still sitting in the vehicle as she was unable to stand or walk due to her level of intoxication. She freely admitted the vodka caused her to drive recklessly. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to booking.