Author: Jason Steen

William Schumacher vandalizes police car during drunken downtown arrest

Jason Steen

21-year-old William Schumacher was reportedly trespassing at a downtown business when security flagged down a nearby MNPD Officer, who found Schumacher to be visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol, and unable to care for himself. He attempted to assist Schumacher in finding his hotel of a friend to retrieve him but was unsuccessful. He was eventually taken into custody and placed in the back of a police cruiser. En route to booking, Schumacher attempted to stand up and struck the back break light with his head, dislocating the light from the ceiling of the vehicle.

Dalton VonThaden refuses to leave Nashville hotel while intoxicated, police say

Jason Steen

24-year-old Dalton Vonthaden walked into the Thompson Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville late Sunday night and claimed to be a guest at the location. Staff advised he was not a registered guest, and he then stated he had friends staying in one of the rooms. Staff attempted to contact the room but received no response at the door. When asked multiple times, Vonthaden refused to leave the hotel, and eventually, police were called. Officers noted his dilated pupils and slurred speech and believed him to be intoxicated by a substance. He was taken into custody and transported to booking.

Sam Hewlett charged in assault of bouncer at Lucky Bastard Saloon in Nashville

Jason Steen

26-year-old Samuel Hewlett was told to leave the Lucky Bastard Saloon on Broadway late Saturday night after his disruptive behavior at the Broadway bar. He refused to leave when asked, and bouncers placed their hands on him to escort him outside from the second floor. Hewlett reportedly became aggressive with security and punched one of the bouncers, Carson Quirk, twice in the face. He was then handcuffed and detained for Metro Nashville Police. Officers viewed a recording of the incident and charged Hewlett with assault

Tourist Kyle Dowling fights after getting kicked out of Honky Tonk Central in Nashville

Jason Steen

25-year-old Chicago tourist Kyle Dowling was involved in a fight outside Honky Tonk Central in downtown Nashville late Friday night. Police say he had been kicked out of the bar due to his extreme level of intoxication. He continued fighting until being separated by responding officers. He was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct.

Ivan Voloder tries to learn why wife was banned from Walmart, gets banned

Jason Steen

30-year-old Ivan Voloder was booked for trespassing at Walmart on Charlotte Pike on December 3rd. Walmart staff repeatedly warned Voloder to leave the property, and he refused to do so. Voloder stated that he was there to ask why his wife was banned from Walmart. Voloder also said he wouldn’t be scared off by Walmart employees. Walmart staff have stated they wished to prosecute. Voloder qualified for a citation and was cited for criminal trespass. Ivan Voloder was booked on the citation of criminal trespass on January 8th.

De’Sean Keys jailed after failing to appear on texting while driving citation

Jason Steen

28-year-old De’Sean Keys was holding his cell phone in his hand and tapping on the screen while driving his 2012 Kia Sorento on April 12, 2023. He was observed by THP Trooper Matthew Priest, who conducted a traffic stop on I-65 South near mile marker 86. He was issued a state citation and ordered to appear in court in June and again in August. He failed to appear for a court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was booked into jail this week on the outstanding citation for texting while driving.

Timothy Ayala charged in assault of his ex-lover

Jason Steen

24-year-old Timothy Ayala was jailed Monday on an outstanding warrant from late December. Keria Horsely, who is the mother of his child, called police on December 29 after an argument about her moving back to California turned physical. She says that as soon as she placed the baby in the crib, Ayala grabbed her and pinned her to the bed, leaving red welt-type marks on her arms, which were documented by police. She bit him to escape, and he then fled the scene.

Shaun Gross charged with DUI after combining alcohol, Adderall, & more medications

Jason Steen

44-year-old Shaun Gross was speeding at 90 mph in a 70 mph zone in his Ford F-150 just after 6 p.m. Monday when he was observed by THP State Trooper Tyler Duncan swerving between lanes. During a subsequent traffic stop, Gross reportedly was visibly intoxicated with red, bloodshot eyes. He initially denied consuming any alcohol but later admitted to drinking “a little margarita an hour or two” before driving. Gross performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody and charged with DUI. In addition to alcohol, Gross stated he was taking prescribed Adderall, along with medication for anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia.

Andrew Boesel believes police are his Uber ride after drunken walk in West Nashville

Jason Steen

26-year-old Andrew Boesel was drunkenly walking on the roadway near Charlotte Pike & 31st Ave just before 4 p.m. Monday, according to at least three callers to emergency services. He was stumbling when officers arrived and grabbed onto a stranger to balance himself. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and had attempted to enter someone’s car. He told officers he had been walking downtown and asked to be released so he could “continue his journey.” At one point during the interaction, he believed responding officers to be his Uber ride. For his safety, Boesel was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Kevin Garfias charged with DUI after speeding & weaving through traffic

Jason Steen

23-year-old Kevin Garfias was speeding down Nolensville road and weaving between lanes early Sunday morning when he passed officers who were on an unrelated call. A traffic stop was conducted near Radnor Street, and Garfias was reportedly visibly intoxicated when speaking with officers. An open beer was also observed in the cup holder of the vehicle. He refused all field sobriety tests, and admitted to coming from a bar — but stated he did not consume any alcohol. Another bottle of open alcohol was also found in the vehicle during a search. Garfias was taken into custody and charged with DUI.