DUI: Kevin Miller Jr. found passed out in car, tells officers he did not drink

E.Z Emerson

31-year-old Kevin Miller Jr. was asleep behind the wheel of his car, with its hazard lights activated in the middle lane near the Bell Road and Blue Hole Road intersection in the early hours of March 8th. Officers observed this and conducted a community caretaking stop, during which Miller Jr. had woken up. When officers approached, they asked Miller Jr. to exit the vehicle, and when he did, he showed multiple signs of intoxication, reeking of alcohol. Officers noticed Miller Jr. had a holster protruding from his pants pocket, so they asked where his handgun was. Miller Jr. explained that the gun was mounted via magnet under the vehicle’s dashboard. Officers asked if Miller Jr. would take sobriety tests, which he did and performed poorly. Officers then went to detain Miller Jr., but he became resistive. Shortly after, Miller Jr. complied and was put in the back of the patrol car. Miller Jr. then tried to extend his leg, preventing officers from closing the door. Then, another officer assisted and pulled Miller Jr. in from the other side. Officers informed Miller Jr. of implied consent once he was secured in the backseat but refused to answer whether he consented. Miller Jr. kept asking officers why he was arrested, which was already told to him, then Miller Jr. stated he was not drunk and did not drink. Miller Jr. also claimed that he had performed a breathalyzer test, which he had not done. Miller Jr. was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, resisting arrest, and possessing a weapon while under the influence.

Franklin Attorney Dustin Ray Spain fails to appear in court after speeding in Tesla

E.Z Emerson

42-year-old Dustin Ray Spain, owner of Grassland Financial Services, sped in his Tesla on Ashland City Highway near Old Hickory Boulevard early July 25th, 2023, according to police. Officers reportedly observed Spain traveling 68 mph in a 50 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop where they discovered his tags had been expired since May 2023. Spain was cited for speeding and having expired tags. Spain failed to appear for an October 2023 court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Dustin Spain was taken back into custody on March 7th.

Juan Acosta body-slams his dog at dog park, tells witness “I am giving him a public beating!”

E.Z Emerson

38-year-old Juan Acosta was taken into custody for animal cruelty on March 7th. On March 4th, the general manager of the Church Street apartments, where Acosta lives, alerted Animal Control. When Animal Control arrived, the general manager provided them with video footage, which showed Acosta at the dog park, hitting his dog with the leash and trying to control it. Then, Acosta grabbed his dog with two hands, put him on his shoulder, and body-slammed him onto the floor. Afterward, Acosta picked his companion by the neck with two hands and “choked” him for nearly five seconds. The video then shows the witness confronting Acosta, who explained to officers that he observed Acosta get on one knee, pick up the dog, and slam it on the ground. The witness explained that they heard the dog welp multiple times in pain. He said that Acosta told him, “I am giving him a public beating!” Acosta was not present when the officers arrived. MACC has confirmed that Acosta’s dog survived the ordeal and is no longer in Acosta’s care. Acosta was taken into custody for animal cruelty on March 7th.

18-year-old Antonio Tucker Jr. caught stealing ski masks worth $57 at Opry Mills Mall

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Antonio Lamont Tucker Jr. stole from Sun and Ski Sports in Opry Mills Mall on December 28th, 2023. A Sun and Ski Sports employee, Randi Butler, alerted the authorities, reporting that Tucker took two ski masks and put them in his pocket as he tried to exit the store. Butler stopped Tucker Jr. and recovered the two masks, totaling $57, with one being damaged by Tucker Jr. ripping the security sensor off. Tucker Jr. was cited for the incident. Tucker was booked on the citation of theft on March 7th.

Shaffer Hicks deemed too drunk for Broadway

E.Z Emerson

31-year-old Shaffer Alan Hicks was being disorderly on Broadway in the early hours of March 8th. Hicks was observed trying to follow a female into Legends Corner, who stated, “Do not let him in,” as she entered the establishment. When officers spoke with Hicks, he showed multiple signs of intoxication. Officers tried to get Hicks a safe ride home, but he refused. During the entirety of the encounter, Hicks caused a scene by flailing his arms, causing people around to stop to see what was happening. Hicks was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Kendal Rosenboom booked after going 86mph down Briley Parkway in Hyundai Sonata

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Kendal Rosenboom was observed speeding on Briley Parkway on April 11th, 2023. Rosenboom was seen in a gray 2013 Hyundai Sonata doing 86mph in a 55mph lane. Rosenboom was booked on the citation on March 6th.

DUI: Samantha Allen attempts to run over police officers in BMW i3, crashes into yard

E.Z Emerson

38-year-old Samantha Jo Allen was being disorderly near Southside Place on the night of March 4th. When officers arrived, Allen’s friends advised them that she had been consuming alcohol before driving off in her black BMW. After a brief search, officers located her in an alleyway behind Southside Place, lying back in the driver’s seat of her BMW i3, fully reclined. When officers approached the car, they shined a flashlight through the window, causing Allen to jump up in her seat and become responsive. Allen exhibited multiple indicators of intoxication, such as having bloodshot eyes. When Allen noticed the officers, she began reversing her BMW, nearly hitting Officers Bene, Mendoza, and Ireland. Then, officers told her to park her car and exit, which she ignored as she maneuvered past them, nearly hitting them again before she fled. After officers searched the area, they found Allen near 9th Circle South and Olympic Street, where she had crashed her BMW into a yard, hitting a parked car. Allen started running away between two nearby houses until detectives pursued her and told her to stop, which she complied with. Allen was taken into custody for driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and three counts of aggravated assault on a first responder on March 6th.

DUI: Cierra Harrington drinks three Vodka Cranberries before crashing her car

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Cierra Harrington had a motor vehicle crash near Harding Place and I 65 North in the early hours of March 7th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Harrington, who admitted to drinking three Vodka Cranberries before the collision. Harrington stated that she knew she messed up and should not have been drinking. Officers noticed Harrington was visibly intoxicated as she declined to take sobriety field tests. Harrington was informed of implied consent and agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.196 BAC%. Cierra Harrington was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

60-Year-old Gica Nechifor shows woman his “package” outside post office

E.Z Emerson

60-year-old Gica Nechifor was taken into custody for indecent exposure on March 7th. On January 10th, AV, the complainant, filed a report regarding an incident on August 25th, 2023. AV stated that when she was leaving the Post Office on East Old Hickory Boulevard, she observed a male, later identified as Nechifor, standing between his open passenger side door and the passenger seat making kissing faces at her. Then, she quickly realized his genitals were exposed and that he was masturbating. She described him to the officers and provided photos of his truck when he left the scene, showing the license plate registered to Nechifor.

Jacob Garza drunkenly screams, runs into street before resisting arrest

E.Z Emerson

31-year-old Jacob Garza was running and yelling in the middle of the road near President Ronald Reagan Way late on March 6th. When officers arrived, a passerby flagged them down, stating that an intoxicated male, later identified as Garza, nearly ran into his vehicle on Rutledge Street. Garza was screaming and refusing to move for traffic when officers located him. Garza showed multiple signs of impairment and was deemed a danger to himself. Officers attempted to detain Garza, during which he resisted, pulling away from them and had to be taken to the ground. After a brief struggle, Garza was taken into custody for refusing to disperse, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.