27-year-old Christopher Helmke was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail in the early hours of Sunday morning after Carrie Albohn says he strangled her during a domestic disturbance. A witness to the incident, Thomas Albohn, confirmed the couple was in a “heated argument” that became physical when Helmke placed his arm around her neck in what he described as a “MMA choke hold.” The victim’s airway was restricted, at which point the witness stepped in to intervene.
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Tristan Rowell pushes MNPD officer in chest at Kid Rock’s Bar — $250 bond
28-year-old Tristan Nicole Rowell approached Metro Nashville Police Officers who were assisting another citizen with a minor facial injury at Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning. She was shouting at officers and causing a disturbance to the general public and other patrons. She was extremely intoxicated, and when officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, she continued to scream at them, then used her hands to push Officer Yore in the chest.
DUI: Nathaniel Rico found asleep behind the wheel of his Scion in the middle of the road
Police found 26-year-old Nathaniel Cole Rico asleep behind the wheel of his silver Scion in the early hours of Sunday morning at the intersection of McGavock Pike and Pennington Centre Blvd. Officers arrived and attempted to wake Rico, who initially refused. Eventually, he exited the vehicle, revealing a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. He admitted to drinking “3 or 4 beers” at a bar prior to driving and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was transported to booking and charged with DUI.
Phillip Steward charged with DUI after drinking beer & vodka
32-year-old Phillip Steward told police he had consumed three beers and one shot of vodka before crashing his vehicle near Division Street & Lyle Ave late Friday night. Steward performed poorly on field sobriety tests and blew a 0.131% BAC on a breathalyzer. He was transported to booking and charged with DUI.
DUI: Steven O’Daniel tosses Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka out window after crash
28-year-old Steven O’Daniel was involved in a traffic accident on November 11th on I-65 near the Rosa Parks overpass. A witness told police that O’Daniel tossed a bottle of alcohol out of his vehicle and into the grass alongside the interstate. Officers located a bottle of Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka that had been discarded. O’Daniel admitted he “might of” had a shot before leaving work just before the crash. After performing horribly on field sobriety tests, O’Daniel stated it might have been “2 or 3 shots” at work and smoking marijuana prior to the crash.
Jasmine Clark, 28, charged in felony statutory rape of her alleged teenage lover
29-year-old Jasmine Clark is charged with the felony aggravated statutory rape of her alleged lover, a 17-year-old male victim. The age difference between the two is eleven years and 17 days. The victim says he met Jasmine in November 2021 and dated until February 2022, and had sexual relations approximately every other day. Witnesses confirmed the victim would sleep in the bedroom with Jasmine in the apartment they shared; however, Jasmine claims she made him sleep on the floor. Officers were made aware of the relationship when Jasmine completed a report with MNPD stating the two were in a relationship after she was transported to Skyline Hospital. She also claimed to believe he was 21 or 19 years old.
Taylor Warren assaults husband with birthday cake, a pistol, and her fists, per report
Police say 20-year-old Taylor Dawn Warren threw a birthday cake at her husband, Robert Wayne Warren, in a church parking lot, then punched him in the face and pulled a maroon handgun, and pistol-whipped him. She had met her husband, who was with his friend Samuel Mei, at the Church as she was upset that he went hunting early in the morning, and she had baked a cake for his birthday. When she assaulted him with the gun, he disarmed her, and Sammy held onto the gun and turned it over to officers who met Robert and Sam nearby after they fled the scene. Taylor met with officers and stated she was angry with her husband and admitted to the assault with the cake, but claimed the maroon gun was not hers.
Rodkia Edmonson jailed & boyfriend wanted for Buena Vista Brawl
27-year-old Rodkia’Lovely ‘Ke’ Edmonson and David Woodton are former lovers and share a child together. David is currently dating Coutaijaha Brooks. Also involved is Rodkia’s current boyfriend, who is currently unnamed and at large. David and Coutaijaha were at their home when they saw Rodkia and her boyfriend arrive. Not wanting a confrontation, they went to the nearby Taco Bell for food, and the defendants followed them. In the parking lot of the Taco Bell, they say Rodkia’s boyfriend opened the car door and threatened to shoot them.
The couple also followed them back to their home, where they say Rodkia then brandished a handgun and threatened to kill David and Coutaijaha. Rodkia exited the vehicle and jumped up and down on the hood of the victim’s vehicle, which was also captured on video and observed by witnesses. Rodia denies most of the allegations and refused to go on the record when contacted by Scoop: Nashville. Officers took her into custody, charging her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism. Her boyfriend remains at large.
Randal Young charged in strangulation of girlfriend during Nashville Trip at Moxy Hotel
57-year-old Randal Scot Young is charged with the aggravated assault and strangulation of his girlfriend, Andrea Boucher, during their trip to Nashville this weekend. Metro Nashville Police responded to the Moxy Motel late Friday night and spoke with Andrea, who stated the couple had been out drinking on Broadway in the Entertainment District downtown. As they returned to their hotel room for the evening an argument began and she says Randal placed both hands around her next and strangled her for several seconds until she had difficulty breathing. She bites him during the struggle in an attempt to break free, and when officers arrived, she has bruising around her next and behind her ears, swelling and scratches on her arm, and blood in her mouth.
Nicholas Naumann too drunk for Tootsie’s in downtown Nashville
24-year-old Nicholas Naumann was causing a disturbance at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge late Friday night and got into an altercation with bouncers at the venue, being disorderly and fighting with staff. Officers noted he was extremely intoxicated as they arrived to assist, and decided to take him into custody for public intoxication.