Author: Jason Steen

Dude, that’s not your Uber — Michael Derenzis arrested

Jason Steen

32-year-old Michael Derenzis got into a car on Broadway that he believed to be his Uber rideshare. The driver notified him he was in the wrong vehicle, but Michael refused to exit. The driver flagged down a Metro Nashville Police Officer who ordered Michael out of the car, and he still refused. He demanded to speak to the Uber driver in the front seat – but there was no one currently in the front seat. Due to his extreme level of intoxication, he was taken into custody. On the way to booking, Michael began to speak to his friend, who was not there in the patrol car with him.

Keith Gardner charged with reckless driving — 100 mph in a 55 mph zone

Jason Steen

38-year-old Keith Gardner is charged with reckless driving after passing a police officer while traveling 100 mph on I-24 near Ellington Parkway, where the speed limit is 55 mph. He made abrupt lane changes and almost lost control when he ran off the shoulder of the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and he was cited for reckless driving and driving on a suspended license (2nd offense).

Tourist Lisa Cirigliano tells police she’s “NOT going to be arrested!” — she was wrong.

Jason Steen

26-year-old Lisa Cirigliano was fighting another individual near Symphony Place in downtown Nashville late Sunday evening. She was heavily intoxicated, and medical personnel arrived to check on her welfare. She continued to be disorderly and uncooperative, as noted by police when they also arrived at the scene. She was yelling and screaming that she was “not going to get arrested!” and began resisting arrest as she was detained. She continued to be aggressive with officers after she was handcuffed and kicked the windows of the patrol car. Hobble restraints were applied, and she began to bang her head on the patrol car’s window before being transported to booking.

Tourist Kasey Whitmore punches bouncer Samuel Wells in face at Honky Tonk Central

Jason Steen

32-year-old Kasey Whitmore is charged with the assault of a bouncer at Honky Tonk Central on April 2. Samuel Wells was escorting her out of the building when he says she punched him in the face. She was issued a citation charging her with assault.

Texandrue Monteague charged with reckless driving in Honda Civic

Jason Steen

Police say 29-year-old Texandrue Monteague was driving his silver 2012 Honda Civic at nearly 80 mph on Elm Hill Pike, where the speed limit is 45 mph. Officers traveled at over 100 mph to catch up with him. A traffic stop was conducted, and he was issued a citation for reckless driving.

William Holden charged in brutal assault of Arden Belanger

Jason Steen

21-year-old William Holden was jailed Tuesday on an outstanding warrant charging him with the brutal assault of Arden Belanger. The warrant details that Holden threw Belanger to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked him until witnesses were able to pull him off of the victim. Belanger suffered a bloody nose, facial lacerations, and a sprained ankle as a result of the attack.

Drag Racer Andrea Samy Shehata jailed after chase on Murfreesboro Pike

Jason Steen

18-year-old Andrea Samy Shehata was driving his 2010 white Nissan 370Z on Murfreesboro Pike on May 1 alongside two similar cars as they were being observed by police. Shehata and one other vehicle suddenly took off at a high rate of speed and Officer Hausman attempted a traffic stop on both vehicles for drag racing. Speeds reached over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone with Shehata splitting between cars as he crossed multiple lanes of traffic. He then merged onto Briley Parkway, where Nashville traffic was doing what it does, and stopped him in a traffic backup. He pulled to the side of the road and was taken into custody on multiple charges.

VIDEO: Zoe Tepner jailed after harassing ex-lover

Jason Steen

23-year-old Zoe Grace Tepner, a locally known bottle girl and OnlyFans entrepreneur, was jailed Monday on an outstanding warrant charging her with harassment. The relationship between Tepner and Kyle Kark ended, and he had repeatedly told her he doesn’t want any contact with her, and he is also now seeking an order of protection. Since he advised her to stop communication, Tepner has repeatedly contacted him via hundreds of text messages. In the messages, she states he is a horrible person and should unalive himself or “go crawl in his mother’s grave.” In addition to harassing Kark, Tempter was captured on video (in story below) showing up at his friend’s house in the early morning hours and causing a disturbance at his residence, threatening to “ruin him in court.”

Kenneth Adkins knocks out best friend who kissed his wife at Nashville Bar

Jason Steen

35-year-old West Virginia tourist Kenneth Adkins was at Big Shotz bar in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning with his wife, along with his best friend, Bradlee Bailey. Police arrived to find Baily lying unconscious on the floor of the bar, and EMS transported him to the hospital. Officers interviewed Adkins, who stated they witnessed the best friend kissing his wife, and Adkins knocked him unconscious with a single punch.

Mikey Stubblefield — too drunk to fly, three times, at Nashville Airport

Jason Steen

39-year-old Mikey Stubblefield was denied boarding for this flight twice Saturday due to his extreme level of intoxication both times. He then attempted to make a third flight Sunday. While he was en route to his gate, Airport Police noted he was stumbling and could barely stand, and was once again extremely intoxicated. He was observed throwing his bag and stealing two sandwiches along his walk. Already knowing he was going to be denied at the gate for a third time, officers took him into custody for public intoxication after he stated he was from Texas and had no way to arrange any alternate travel or accommodations.