29-year-old Caleb Campbell was booked on a citation on April 23rd when law enforcement observed him speeding at I-40 West on January 22nd, 2023. He was seen in a red 2010 Pontiac G6 doing 91 mph in a 70 mph lane. Caleb Campbell does not have a valid driver’s license.
20-year-old Clare Torchia was caught contacting law enforcement for a non-emergency at Nashboro Boulevard on March 3rd. Torchia told law enforcement that she was in her babysitter’s driveway trying to get her child from him when she told the babysitter that if he didn’t give her the baby, she was going to tell law enforcement that she was assaulted. The babysitter stated, “I’m not going to deal with this,” then went inside with the baby and locked the door. Torchia called the police department to advise she was hit and pushed and that her 7-month-old child was taken from her. When officers arrived, Torchia admitted that she had lied because she wanted the police to get to her fast. Clare Torchia was cited for the violation that day and then booked on the citation for a non-emergency 911 call on April 17th.
36-year-old Daniel Redd was involved in an altercation with his brother-in-law, Daniel Picazzo, at his Owendale Drive residence on April 22nd. Officers came into contact with Picazzo, who informed them that while he was arguing with Redd, he got punched in the face. Officers then spoke with Redd, who stated that he hit Picazzo in the face multiple times because he was scared that his wife, Picazzo’s sister, had a gun. Picazzo told officers that his sister never pulled out a gun and that he did not have physical contact with Redd before Redd punched him. This led to officers speaking with Picazzo’s sister, who advised that after Redd punched Picazzo several times, so she pulled out a handgun to stop the assault. Officers observed multiple cuts on Picazzo’s nose, lips, and cheeks. Daniel Redd was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
49-year-old Derrick Watkins was caught stealing two Melograno Cocktails at the Velocity International Group warehouse on April 22nd. When law enforcement arrived, they received camera footage of Watkins leaving the building with the drinks. Officers made contact with Watkins, who was inside his vehicle with the drinks in plain view. Further investigation revealed that Watkins had an outstanding warrant for an incident on December 6th, 2023. The incident occurred at Christ Church with his sexual partner, Desia Clements. A witness stated that they saw a black male push a black female on the ground. Clements stated that she came to Nashville to look for a place to stay because she planned to move. According to Clements, Watkins demanded that he come with her to Nashville. While arguing about going to the gas station, Clements told Watkins she didn’t want him to drive her car. This prompted Watkins to push her to the ground. Derrick Watkins was taken into custody for the outstanding warrant and charged with theft of property and domestic assault.
38-year-old Prince Huffman, an employee of The Cheesecake Factory, was caught violating his order of protection on April 6th. Huffman did this by entering his ex-girlfriend, Emma Coakley’s place of work, The Cheesecake Factory. Huffman, who had an order of protection set on him by Coakley, saw her at their place of work. Instead of avoiding her and leaving The Cheesecake Factory, Huffman lingered around for around 25 minutes before being asked to leave by a manager. Huffman had means via a phone application to know when she was working and avoid her using that information. Despite this, Huffman still decided to come while she was working. Prince Huffman was taken into custody and charged with an order of protection violation on April 22nd.
38-year-old Chassati French was involved in a domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Lakota Bell, at her Lewis Street townhome complex on April 14th. Law enforcement arrived at the complex and gained access to camera footage of the incident. Officers observed French kicking the hood of Bell’s Chrysler 200 and instigating an argument with him. Bell was seen disengaging from French multiple times while on the phone with dispatch during the altercation. Surveillance also showcased French getting close to Bell’s face and throwing multiple punches toward Bell. Chassati French was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 19th.
68-year-old Kathy Beech was caught stealing from her former roommate, Patricia Orlando, on September 23rd, 2023. Orlando was evicted from Beech’s residence, so she removed all her belongings and brought them to her new home. While unpacking her items, Orlando noticed two sets of diamond earrings were missing. One set was a set of 3/4 carat stud earrings, and the other was a pair of 1/2 carat stud earrings together worth $5,200. Orlando told law enforcement that she believed Beech took her earrings because she was the only person with access to them. Orlando also stated that she saw Beech enter her room and look around during the eviction process. Kathy Beech was taken into custody and charged with theft on April 18th, 2024.
19-year-old Michael Givan was seen swerving in his lane at Interstate 24 East on April 16th. Officers closely observed Givan continue to do this and rapidly change his speed. A traffic stop was conducted when Givan’s erratic behavior continued. When officers contacted Givan, they noticed two passengers in the back seat and another in the front seat. Givan was questioned about how he was driving, and he stated that he was “trying to keep up with his parents,” who were in front of him. While speaking to Givan, an officer reportedly noticed the smell of marijuana coming from his vehicle. Givan appeared nervous to the officer, so he asked for his license, which he said he left at home. Givan was told to exit the car and was asked if he had any marijuana on him or inside his vehicle. Givan shortly confessed that there was a bag of marijuana on the driver’s side door. Officers returned to the car to seize the bag of marijuana but instead found that Givan’s step-brother, Anthony Allen, climbed across the center console into the driver’s seat. Allen also appeared to be under the influence of marijuana, so he was told to exit the car. Givan was asked if Allen had any marijuana in his possession, and Givan told them that he believed he did.
Officers asked Allen if there was any marijuana on his person, and he admitted that there was. The two other passengers were asked to leave the vehicle so officers could search it. Officers located a plastic baggie containing marijuana and a blue backpack containing a plastic sandwich bag with several marijuana joints inside. During the search, law enforcement found that Givan’s license was suspended in Kentucky for failing to complete traffic school. An officer requested Givan to perform sobriety tests to see if he could still operate his car. Givan consented to the sobriety tests but performed poorly. The total amount of marijuana seized was 19.1 grams.
Michael Givan was taken into custody and charged with simple possession, driving under the influence, and driving on a suspended license on April 17th.
62-year-old Ronnie Massey was involved in a car crash at the intersection of Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Old Hickory Boulevard on April 16th. Driving in a 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo, Massey struck a Prevost Passenger Bus containing thirteen juveniles and two adults. Officers made contact with Massey and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached him. Officers asked Massey, who appeared intoxicated if he had been drinking, and he replied, “A couple.” When asked how many a couple was, Massey responded, “two.” Massey consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Ronnie Massey was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence on April 17th.
24-year-old Mavrick Johnson was caught stealing from Ralph Lauren with Clive Jennings at the Tangler Outlets Nashville on April 12th. Security at Ralph Lauren informed officers that they observed two males concealing merchandise and trying to cut off security tags. When officers arrived, the two males came out of the door. Detective Sherman attempted to stop them, but they continued to flee on foot. Jennings and Johnson refused to stop despite multiple officer’s commands, which resulted in a lengthy foot chase. Once caught, Mavrick Johnson was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest and theft.
