Jack Dawson crashes through Broadway window while “play fighting” with friend in downtown Nashville

30-year-old Jack Dawson was “play fighting” with friend Harry Rigby on Broadway in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning in front of Big Time Boots. The two fell into the front glass of the store, shattering the window. Police arrived to find both individuals reeking of alcohol. Dawson was unable to answer any questions, but did acknowledge he pushed Rigby into the window. Both were taken into custody and transported to booking.

Kyle Bassett charged with DUI when vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks after drinking in downtown Nashville

25-year-old Kyle Bassett was found in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that was stuck on the railroad tracks on Church Street in downtown Nashville just after 3 a.m. Saturday. He admitted to drinking “some beers” at a bar in downtown Nashville, along with his female passenger, who was the registered owner of the car. Bassett was reportedly confused about where he was and how the vehicle became stuck on the tracks. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He later claimed that the passenger drove the vehicle to the tracks and then swapped places, but she would not answer any questions and remained silent. Bassett and the passenger were taken into custody and charged with DUI-related charges.

Mississippi tourist Caden Zaremba jailed after being kicked out of Kid Rock’s Bar

22-year-old Caden Zaremba was escorted out of Kid Rick’s bar at 1:30 a.m. Sunday due to his disorderly behavior. Zaremba then made contact with Metro Nashville Police officers outside of the venue, stating he had been kicked out of the bar and his phone was dead. Officers attempted to assist with a way to charge his phone and offered to call a taxi. Zaremba then refused all assistance and walked away. A short time later, Zaremba returned and re-entered Kid Rock’s Bar. Security detained him, and officers then took him into custody for criminal trespassing.

Patton Guest, son of U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, jailed in Nashville after assaulting cop

20-year-old Michael ‘Patton’ Guest, son of U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, was jailed in Nashville Friday night, accused of assaulting a police officer and underage drinking. Metro Nashville Police Officer Cody Bergquist was standing on Broadway in downtown Nashville when a clear plastic cup fell from the rooftop bar above, striking him in his left foot. Officers reviewed security footage which clearly showed Patton Guest intentionally throwing the glass from the rooftop of Jason Aldean’s Bar. When officers located Guest and confronted him, he had an alcoholic drink in each hand, despite only being 20 years old. Guest initially denied throwing any items from the rooftop, but during the interview, he admitted, unprompted, that he threw the drink from the roof and had been drinking alcohol from the bar. Multiple witnesses identified Guest as the person who threw the glass.

Bryan Rodriguez-Teletor charged with rioting after being a spectator at a Nashville street takeover

18-year-old Bryan Rodriguez-Teletor reportedly observed a “street takeover” as a spectator on Nolensville Road late Saturday night, where multiple vehicles drove recklessly and took over the street, preventing lawful citizens from going about their business. Bryan was a passenger in a vehicle that was driven by a juvenile. When police attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle, it fled, and the juvenile failed to fully stop at three subsequent traffic stops.

DUI: Jonathan Yancey jailed after falling asleep behind the wheel at intersection 

25-year-old Jonathan Yancey was found asleep at the wheel of his vehicle while stopped in the middle of the roadway near Lebanon Pike and Donelson Pike just after 2 a.m. Saturday. NFD arrived and kept him warm in the back of the ambulance until police arrived. He admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the night, had slurred speech, and was visibly intoxicated. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence. He later clarified that he consumed one Bud Light Beer and one shot of Tequila prior to diving.

Illinois tourist Ryan Villanueva assaults police & bouncers at Kid Rock’s bar in Nashville

26-year-old Illinois Tourist Ryan Villanueva began to knock things from the bar and stage at Kid Rock’s bar late Friday evening. Security told him to stop, which only caused Villanueva to get aggressive with them. He grabbed the arm of one of the security staff, William Tomlinson, and ripped open the top of his shirt. Tomlinson then escorted him to the ground, at which time Villanueva kneed him in the side of the head. He was detained for Metro Nashville Police, and when they attempted to take him into their custody were also met with resistance. While being searched, he kicked backward and hit Officer Chetan Babbar’s knee.

Aidan Chenoweth now charged in death of Sofia Balk after last summer crash

23-year-old Aidan Chenoweth was jailed this week as a result of a crash from June 2023 that took the life of Sofia Balk, a teenager from Missouri. The new warrants, which were issued earlier this month, charges Chenoweth with reckless homicide and two counts of reckless endangerment for injuries sustained to Dyln Jones and Cody Shelton. Police say both cars were traveling on I-24 when the Honda Accord, driven by Chenoweth, lost control and collided with the Ford Fusion, driven by Balk, before both crashed into a rock wall. All involved parties were transported to Vanderbilt. A witness stated Chenoweth passed him and multiple other vehicles while changing lanes at a high rate of speed. Police say data from the vehicle shows it was traveling at 95 mph seconds before the crash and was not in control of the vehicle. The two passengers in the Ford Fusion sustained major injuries to their bodies, and Balk was pronounced dead at the hospital. He is free on a $55,000 bond.

Virginia Tourist Nathan Shiro attempts to steal tip jar at Whiskey Row on Broadway

27-year-old Virginia tourist Nathan Shiro was highly intoxicated at Honky Tonk Central on Broadway in downtown Nashville late Friday night and began pushing other patrons and starting fights within the venue. Security asked Shiro to leave, and when he went to collect his belongings, Shiro became disruptive to other patrons again. He then pushed and punched security, who detained him until the arrival of Metro Nashville police. Shiro was jailed and given pre-trial release after 8 a.m. on February 10th.

However, on February 11th, Shiro was arrested a second time after attempting to steal money from a tip jar at Whiskey Row. Shiro was arguing outside of the bar and refusing to leave. Despite Shiro’s attempt to take the tip jar money, Whiskey Row security recovered the money, and Shiro was told to leave. Once outside, Shiro began arguing with security, prompting them to flag down the police. Once police arrived and began investigating, officers were informed Shiro had attempted to steal money from the tip jar. While police investigated at Whiskey Row, Shiro tried to enter Tootsie’s bar. Shiro then began arguing with Tootsie’s security when told he wasn’t allowed in due to them knowing about his incident at Honky Tonk Central. Officers also recognized Shiro from the previous February 10th incident at Honky Tonk Central. Shiro was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, and public intoxication.

Andrew Cross strangles girlfriend after finding explicit images on her phone

21-year-old Andrew Jayden Cross was jailed on February 10th at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after police say he strangled his girlfriend inside a room. Hotel security received multiple reports of fighting and screaming from the hotel room. Both Cross and his girlfriend, Hannah Rodgers, told security they were in an argument after Cross found explicit images and videos she had sent to another person on her phone. Upset by the discovery, Cross woke Rodgers up by pulling her off of the bed by her ankles and placing her in a chokehold after she attempted to fight back. The two continued to struggle until Cross pushed Rodgers into the bathroom, and she swung a hairdryer at him. Cross then reportedly brandished his handgun. Metro police took Cross into custody and charged him with felony aggravated assault/strangulation.