18-year-old Brandon Howard told police, “I would have dusted y’all!” had it not been for the spike strips they deployed to stop him as he fled in a stolen Toyota Camry late Sunday night. He was driving a 2022 white Toyota Camry that was just stolen from Whites Creek Pike and was being tracked by its owner, who was relaying the information to police. With the assistance of AirOne, all three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody after short foot pursuits. A P80 ‘ghost gun’ with an automatic switch was found within reach of Howard at the time of his arrest… more details inside
Tag: Theft
Mille Baker kicks hole through ex-boyfriend’s window to scream at him through it
24-year-old Millennium “Millie” Baker reportedly arrived at the Antioch home of her ex-boyfriend, Kedron Harper, in June and banged on his door until he told her to leave the property as he was not wanting to have an argument with her as he was spending time with his new girlfriend. At 5:45 a.m. the next morning, she returned to the home and kicked through the front window of the residence, and began to talk through the hole in the window. After she said her peace, she went to the parking lot and stole the license plates from the vehicles of her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend and slashed the tires of both vehicles.
Hannah Shapourian left Kenny Chesney concert to buy drugs at J.C. Napier with mom’s money
27-year-old Hannah Shapourian was booked this week on an outstanding warrant charging her with theft. She was at a Kenny Chesney Concert with her mother in May when she suddenly left in the middle of the concert and took her mother’s debit card without permission. She traveled to J.C. Napier after withdrawing $505 from her mother’s bank account. She bought drugs from someone in the projects and brought the car back to the parking lot of Nissan Stadium, picked up her mother, and they drove home.
Fashion Blogger Krysta Powell charged in $26K heist of Birkin bag, Hublot watch, Versace silk shirt
35-year-old Krysta Powell is free on a $25,000 bond after police say she and a man entered the Luxury Label store on Crestmoor Road and walked out with a Hermes Birkin bag, a Hublot watch, and a Versace silk shirt, valued at $26,900 in total. Video footage shows them asking to see items up closed and leaving an area with the items concealed on them. Krysta is a fashion blogger and micro-influencer who recommends products on her social media accounts and earns referrals from the sales she generates.
Bianca Byrd charged in $1,500 employee theft from Mapco
30-year-old Bianca Byrd was booked this week on an outstanding felony theft warrant from February. Police say when she worked a Mapco on Old Hickory Blvd earlier this year, she repeatedly used a code to open the store’s cash drop box to allow a co-worker to remove cash. The incidents, which were captured on video, totaled $1,515 in loss to the company.
Andrew Stone charged in auto theft after argument about Christmas Giving
37-year-old Andrew Stone was reportedly arguing with his ex-girlfriend/roommate, Karen Van Winkle, late on December 26th over Christmas gifts. Karen told police Andrew was upset, claiming she didn’t do anything for him. As she walked away to avoid the confrontation, she says he followed her around the house and blocked doorways while yelling at her. She says she was very intimidated and in fear for her safety, due to a prior incident in California when he struck her in the face. He then drove off in her van, which he had never driven and had no permission to take. It was recovered a few blocks away, and Stone had fled the scene.
Laretha Wheeler & Jamie Pfitzner sold guitars back to store they stole them from
33-year-old Laretha Wheeler & 41-year-old Jamie Pfitzner were charged with theft on December 18th after police say they were caught on video taking two guitars, valued at $1,478.99, from Guitar Center on November 1st just before closing. Video evidence shows Laretha selling both guitars back to Guitar Center the next day. Police say they were able to identify both suspects by cross-referencing Facebook profiles and screenshots of the security footage provided by Guitar Center.
Booster Lundyia Woods jailed after being identified by an accomplice
21-year-old Lundyia Woods was jailed this week, just three days after one of her accomplices, Jalyn Miller, identified her as being involved in their theft from a Bed Bath & Beyond store, in which they each stole a $100 comforter set. The third accomplice, Alexis Flemmings, has not yet been arrested.
Kaylee Hand pushes cart out of target with $1K in unpaid merchandise
Police say 30-year-old Kaylee Ruth Hand walked into the Target store on Charlotte Pike Wednesday and filled a shopping cart full of merchandise worth $1,019. She then pushed the full cart past all points of sale and attempted to exit the store when she was stopped by loss prevention. Officers arrived and took her into custody for felony theft.
Melissa McClain has NY strip, loaf of bread, Clifty farm ham & ribeye in her purse at Kroger
59-year-old Melissa Gay McClain pulled a loaf of swirl bread, a Clifty Farm ham, a NY Strip steak, and a boneless beef ribeye from her purse after she was caught shoplifting on December 10th at a Clarksville Pike Kroger in Nashville. Loss prevention initially observed her taking the items and passing the self-checkout area. She stated she was low on food at home and only had $3 on her food stamp card, so she was forced to steal the food to eat. The loss prevention officer, Latosha Michelle Hall, called Metro Nashville Police, who asked if she wanted to prosecute for the crime. She stated she was a contracted 3rd party employee for Kroger, and she personally wanted to prosecute for the theft, signing a private protection warrant. McClain is free on a $1,000 bond.