Month: May 2023

Marvin Hughes charged with marijuana, Fentanyl, crack, cocaine, & more…

Jason Steen

21-year-old Marvin Hughes was one of three individuals inside a white Jeep Wrangler that were observed to be backed into two parking spots at an airport extended say hotel on Elm Hill Pike in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police described the vehicle as “completely filled with smoke” and, due to drug activity in the area, stopped to ascertain if they were guests of the hotel. As they approached the vehicle, it was apparent the smoke was from marijuana, which was also admitted by all three. Inside the vehicle, officers located a scale, sandwich baggies, tin foil with burnt residue, multiple CBD bags, 230 grams of marijuana in three separate bags, 12 grams of Fentanyl, 2.3 grams of crack cocaine, 8 grams of cocaine, and $3,700 in cash. All three requested their lawyers and were transported to booking to be processed. Officers seized all items, money, drugs, and phones.

Ethan Bezuidenhout jailed after shooting in direction of a home behind a paper target

Jason Steen

19-year-old Ethan Bezuidenhout was one of four teens shooting firearms from a home on McCrory Lane in Nashville on May 24. They were shooting in the direction of a nearby home that faced Poplar Creek Road, where officers responded to a shots-fired call in progress at 7 p.m. The victims told police they were in their driveway when they heard gunshots and a whistling noise over their heads as the bullets flew past them, striking the branches directly above their heads. The victims took cover, and officers arrived and continued to hear gunshots from across the road. Officers tracked the gunfire to a home on McCrory Lane, where Bezuidenhout admitted to firing at paper targets and now knowing what was behind them in the path of the bullets. He was also in possession of a vape pen, which he used in the presence of officers.

Davis Madrigal found with Xanax after recklessly shooting at paper targets in direction of neighbor

Jason Steen

19-year-old Davis Madrigal was one of four teens shooting firearms from a home on McCrory Lane in Nashville on May 24. They were shooting in the direction of a nearby home that faced Poplar Creek Road, where officers responded to a shots-fired call in progress at 7 p.m. The victims told police they were in their driveway when they heard gunshots and a whistling noise over their heads as the bullets flew past them, striking the branches directly above their heads. The victims took cover, and officers arrived and continued to hear gunshots from across the road. Officers tracked the gunfire to a home on McCrory Lane, where he told officers he was not aware there was a residence behind the paper targets. Madrigal had Xanax in his possession at the time of his arrest, and could not provide a prescription for the drugs.

Kyle Peebles jailed after recklessly setting up target practice, bullets buzzed over neighbor’s heads

Jason Steen

19-year-old Kyle Peebles was one of four teens shooting firearms from a home on McCrory Lane in Nashville on May 24. They were shooting in the direction of a nearby home that faced Poplar Creek Road, where officers responded to a shots-fired call in progress at 7 p.m. The victims told police they were in their driveway when they heard gunshots and a whistling noise over their heads as the bullets flew past them, striking the branches directly above their heads. The victims took cover, and officers arrived and continued to hear gunshots from across the road. Officers tracked the gunfire to a home on McCrory Lane, where Peebles admitted to firing at paper targets toward Poplar Creek Road and being an owner of one of the firearms used. The teenager was found with a vape pen in his possession, which he continued to inhale in the presence of officers, and was additionally charged accordingly.

Tourist Tiffany Densch refuses to leave Honky Tonk Central after being bounced from bar

Jason Steen

42-year-old tourist Tiffany Densch was causing a disorderly disturbance at Honky Tonk Central on Broadway in downtown Nashville on May 21 when security asked her to leave the bar. She continued to refuse to leave, even when Metro Nashville Police arrived after being flagged down by venue security. She was given another opportunity by officers and continued to refuse. She was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespass.

DUI: Angel Allphin-Rodriguez charged after leaving Play Dance Bar and crashing car

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Angel Allphin Rodriguez FEAT

50-year-old Angel Allphin-Rodriguez was jailed on May 20th after causing an accident on I-40 W while drunk. Angel told police that he and his passenger were coming from Play Bar in Midtown, and he had four mixed drinks. He was unsteady on his feet, reeked of alcohol, and had glossy eyes. He performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody.

Alix Noizin drunkenly attempts to get into police cruiser downtown, upset he can’t get inside

Diamond Cooper

24-year-old Alix Noizin was booked this week after he attempted to open the driver’s side door of a police patrol car in downtown Nashville. When he realized the door was locked, he started banging on the window. The officer got out and told him to stop. Noizin ran toward Acme Feed and Seed on Broadway and fell. Acme security detained him, and the officer took him into custody. When another officer arrived on scene, Noizon fell to his knees due to his drunken state. He had slurred speech and smelled strongly of alcohol.

MNPD shuts down neighborhood alcoholic drink salesman Xavier Nicholson

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Xavier Nicholson FEAT

24-year-old Xavier Nicholson was booked this week on a citation after police saw him selling alcohol to passers-by on the streets of downtown Nashville. Officers witnessed Nicholson receive money for the alcoholic drinks and missed him a state citation. During the search of his person, police located a weed grinder with residue inside, a plastic weed container, and three packages of RAW rolling papers.

Wilmer Melgar admits to assaulting girlfriend after finding out she was cheating on him

Jason Steen

29-year-old Wilmer Melgar was jailed on May 22, charged with the domestic assault of his girlfriend, Joseline Reyes. Melgar admitted that he picked up a blunt object and threw it at the victim during an argument, leaving her with injuries to the neck. Meglar says the argument occurred after he found out she was cheating and talking to her ex-boyfriend.

Alyssa Herbst charged with assault of her brother during Nashville trip

Jason Steen

21-year-old California tourist Alyssa Herbst is charged with the assault of her brother while on a trip to Nashville this week. Alyssa, her husband Bryce Herbst, and her brother John King, were all walking back to their hotel from Titans Way just before 2 a.m. on May 24. The brother told police he got into an argument with his sister on the pedestrian bridge, and she punched him in the stomach and scratched him. Officers documented visible injuries to his chest and neck, along with a ripped shirt. Bryce confirmed the victim’s account of events, while Alyssa said she did not punch or scratch him. She was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.