Author: Jason Steen

Kalyn Bowser punches two bouncers in face when told her night of partying was over

Jason Steen

26-year-old Kalyn Bowser is charged in the assault of two bouncers at Jason Aldean’s bar early Sunday morning after a disagreement about it being time for her to leave the bar. She was highly intoxicated and fell over multiple times while on the rooftop bar, causing a security guard to begin to escort her out of the building. As Jason Daughtery escorted her to the stairwell, Thomas Donnelly responded to assist. She was not interested in leaving the venue, and security footage shows her punching both men in the face. She was escorted outside and taken into custody by Metro Nashville Police, who charged her with assault and public intoxication.

Clay Swartzentruber — You can’t pee here

Jason Steen

39-year-old Clay Swartzentruber caught the attention of officers working in the Entertainment District early Sunday morning after they observed Swartzentruber urinating on the side of the Legends Corner building on Broadway. Officers attempted to locate his friends, or a place where he was staying so he could be safely transported there, but he was unable to assist in those efforts. Due to his level of intoxication, Swartzentruber was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Christian Ryan ends up drunk and passed out in bushes after brunch in downtown Nashville

Jason Steen

23-year-old Christian Ryan was found passed out behind a bush on Symphony Place in downtown Nashville just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Officers were able to awaken Ryan, who was “somewhat coherent.” He wasn’t sure how he ended up in the bush, but stated he remembers going out to brunch with his friends Saturday morning, and “somehow ended up on Broadway.” He was unable to locate or contact his friends to retrieve him and was still unable to stand on his own. Due to his extreme level of intoxication, Ryan was taken into custody and transported to booking.

Karla Boykin — too drunk and disorderly for downtown Nashville #Arrested

Jason Steen

25-year-old Karla Boykin was observed at 5th & Broadway in downtown Nashville late Saturday night by Metro Nashville Police Officers, who say she was unsteady on her feet, had slurred speech, and was visibly too intoxicated for her situation and surroundings. Officers attempted to help her locate her friend group, but she was unable to assist. She repeatedly gave officers the name of a hotel in France when asked where she was staying. Officers attempted to help her get a room at the Hilton, but she began to randomly throw her body onto unknown individuals passing by.

Andrew Waltermann refuses to leave Second Fiddle bar in downtown Nashville

Jason Steen

Bouncers at the Second Fiddle Bar on Broadway in downtown Nashville told 22-year-old Andrew Waltermann he had to leave the location due to his disruptive behavior and level of intoxication. Waltermann refused, and Metro Nashville Police officers arrived to assist. He was given the opportunity to walk away, and he refused. He was then told he would be arrested if he did not leave, and he again refused. With no other options, Waltermann was taken into custody and transported to booking.

Joshua Garozzo breaks into West End Building, passes out atop desk with wet pants

Jason Steen

An Uber driver reported to police that he witnessed 29-year-old Joshua Garozzo pry open a door at 1720 West End Avenue just after 4 a.m. Saturday morning. Officers arrived and observed the door of the obviously closed business was ajar. Garozzo was found sitting atop a desk, passed out, with urine-soaked pants. He was unable to tell officers why he was there and struggled to stay awake. He was taken into custody and transported to booking.

Justin Bower denied entry to Honky Tonk Central: too drunk to party

Jason Steen

35-year-old Justin Bower attempted to enter Honky Tonk Central on Broadway in downtown Nashville late Friday night but was denied entry due to his already extreme level of intoxication. He repeated continued to attempt to enter the bar and was repeatedly denied by staff. Eventually, Metro Nashville Police took Bower into custody and charged him with public intoxication.

Sebastian Sigg couldn’t stay away from Luke’s 32 Bridge Bar in Nashville, assaulted security

Jason Steen

22-year-old tourist Sebastian Sigg was bounced from Luke’s 32 Bar in downtown Nashville three times late Sunday night. The first two times, he left on his own after being told he was not welcome inside the bar anymore. He returned again and had to be forcibly removed by security staff. As they were attempting to remove him, Sigg pushed one of the bouncers on the stairway while he grabbed onto the handrail and attempted to pull away from the security staff. Sigg was described as “highly intoxicated” and was taken into custody by Metro Nashville Police.

Noemy Valencia bounced from Bridgestone Arena after drunken disturbance

Jason Steen

23-year-old Noemy Valencia was jailed late Saturday night after causing a disturbance inside Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. Officers say just after 11 p.m. she was causing a drunken disturbance toward other patrons and was unable to control her behavior. She was escorted out of the venue and taken into custody for public intoxication.

Street Car enthusiast Ilir Krasniqi charged with reckless driving on Murfreesboro Pike

Jason Steen

While working the Street Racing Initiative on April 1, Metro Nashville Police observed 19-year-old Ilir Krasniqi on Murfreesboro Pike traveling at 83 mph in a 45 mph zone — still a long way from the car’s top speed of 143 mph. There was late rush-hour traffic, and Krasniqi was driving his 2017 Lexus IS 300 recklessly and without regard for other motorists. He was booked this week on a citation charging him with reckless driving.