21-year-old Matthew Brecht face multiple charges after police say he fled from them after they observed him traveling at 50 mph in a 35 mphz in his silver Dodge Ram truck late Friday night in Goodlettsville. Officers stopped the pursuit, per policy, but knew the vehicle and where the driver lived. Officers arrived at the location to find the truck parked but still warm to the touch. Brecht’s cell phone and a half-empty bottle of vodka were vidisble in the vehicle’s driver’s seat. Brecht eventually came out of the house and was taken into custody.
Category: arrests
Benjamin McCay found inside country club with stolen jewelry from nearby home
27-year-old Benjamin McCay reportedly entered the Hillwood Country Club at 2:45 a.m. Friday, and took an alcoholic beverage, which he consumed. At 9:20 a.m., security found McCay to still be on the property and contacted police. He told police he had no recollection of the incident or knowledge of his actions. During a search of his person, a set of keys to the business were located in McCay’s pocket, along with assorted jewelry. Further investigation showed the jewelry and AirPods were stolen from the home of Kathryn Martin, whose home is adjacent to the Country Club and golf course.
Braidon Barbe — stripped naked to dance in the Symphony Fountain in downtown Nashville
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.
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.