Tag: Amanda Pape

Thomas Carstens caught with cocaine after refusing to leave JW Marriot Hotel

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Thomas Carstens caused a disturbance by refusing to leave JW Marriot Nashville on 8th Avenue South late July 20th. Upon arrival, officers located Carstens and noticed he had a bloody nose, dilated pupils, and could not sit still. Then, Carstens admitted that he had ingested cocaine and alcohol throughout the day. When officers asked if he had taken all of it, he replied, “No.” and pulled out a little over a gram of cocaine from his pocket. Carstens was then taken into custody for simple possession.

Henry Bright attempts to perform “wrestling takedown” on man sparking multi-person brawl

Brodie Martin

22-year-old Henry Bright was involved in a brawl in the 8th Avenue South and Lea Avenue area on June 30th. When officers arrived and separated the group, Bright continued to be aggressive while the other members of the fight calmed down. A member of the brawl, Brandon Jones, stated that Bright started the altercation by starting an argument with him and the other individuals while they were in the car with each other. Brandon told officers that he got out of the vehicle to speak with Bright, but while doing so, Bright attempted to perform a “wrestling takedown” on him. As officers were taking Bright into custody, they observed that he exuded a strong odor of alcohol. Once questioned about the odor, Bright confessed that he had been drinking throughout the night. After Bright was taken into custody, he admitted that he did utilize a wrestling move on Jones but stated that it was in self-defense. Jones said that he wished to prosecute, so Bright was transported to booking and charged with disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and assault.

Christopher Gibby strangles woman after threatening to stab her with scissors

E.Z Emerson

49-year-old Christopher Alan Gibby had a domestic altercation with Monika Witkowski at their Broadstone SoBro apartment on the afternoon of June 15th. Witkowski told responding officers that she and Gibby had an argument, which escalated when he became aggressive and threatened her. Gibby then granned a pair of scissors and held them as if he was going to stab Witowski. She said that after she managed to get the scissors from him, their dispute continued into their bedroom. While on the bed, Gibby held her down and strangled her, impeding her breathing. Officers noticed that Witkowski sustained visible injuries to her chin, face, and chest. Officers deemed Gibby the primary aggressor and detained him for the incident. Gibby was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Mark Kavanaugh flees from NFD medics, tells police “Of course, I was trying to get away!”

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Mark Robert Kavanaugh was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest on May 20th. On May 19th, NFD medics called the police near William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, where they advised officers that they had been dispatched twice regarding Kavanaugh being too intoxicated. Medics added that Kavanaugh had fled from them before the police arrived. Officers then found him at the 4th Avenue North and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard intersection, attempting to escape from medics again. When officers approached Kavanaugh, they noticed he reeked of alcohol as he stumbled around “talking in circles.” Officers tried to detain Kavanaugh, during which he pulled away until they could place him in handcuffs. He told officers, “Of course, I was trying to get away,” and then continued being verbally combative with officers. Kavanaugh was deemed a danger to himself and was jailed for the incident.

DUI: Christopher Hawkins found sleeping in his car with gun under his seat

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Christopher Hawkins was observed sleeping in his driver’s seat while the engine was on near 3rd Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard in the early hours of May 5th. When officers arrived, they approached Hawkins and had him exit his vehicle, where they noticed he reeked of alcohol before he admitted to drinking. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Officers discovered that Hawkins’ license had expired. During a subsequent search, officers found a loaded 9mm handgun under his seat with two additional filled magazines. Hawkins was taken into custody for driving under the influence, weapon possession while under the influence, and not having a valid driver’s license.

Eddie Oliver Jr. booked after staring into women’s cars in parking lot

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Eddie Anthony Oliver Jr. was taken into custody for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct on May 6th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the complainant, who stated that Oliver was looking into cars in the parking lot. They also said Oliver was walking up to several female customers, approaching their driver-side windows, and making them uncomfortable. Oliver refused to leave the property when asked. Officers located him in the parking lot, where he attempted to walk away and became uncooperative. After they confirmed that the location had an active trespass on file, he was detained for the incident.

DUI: Yenni Perez leaves accident, tells police she didn’t stay because she doesn’t have a license

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

41-year-old Yenni Perez was seen driving without a license after hit and run incident Near 8th Avenue S on April 29th. When officers arrived, they observed Perez’s vehicle leaving the crash scene. Witnesses immediately alerted them that the vehicle was involved in the crash, but they did not exchange information. Officers observed the vehicle continue southbound on 8th Avenue towards the intersection before officers caught up and escorted her back to the crash. Officers then spoke with Perez, who stated she did not have to stay at the location because she knew she did not have a valid Tennessee driver’s license or proof of insurance. Officers noticed the tag on the vehicle was upside down and observed that the VIN and registration did not match the vehicle she was driving. Perez then claimed she bought the vehicle at an auction, which officers confirmed. Perez had no passport or identification, so she could not be issued a state citation. Before being taken into custody, Perez had officers give her son a check to pay the rent. Officers noticed the check had the last name Ortiz, which her son confirmed as her last name. Perez refused to answer questions about why she gave a different last name. Perez was taken into custody and charged with criminal impersonation, no driver’s license, unregistered vehicle, leaving the scene of an incident, and insurance compliance.

David Hamilton-Tweedale found walking along I-40 West after night on the town

E.Z Emerson

47-year-old David James Hamilton-Tweedale was walking on I-40 West near Exit 209A in the early hours of April 6th. Upon arrival, officers observed him walking eastbound on the freeway, approached him, and noticed he reeked of alcohol. Hamilton-Tweedale stated he was not in a vehicle and had been out drinking. Officers deemed him a danger to himself and others, so he was detained for the incident. Hamilton-Tweedale was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Carley O’Neil found drunkenly sprinting down Division Street, admits to having “a lot of alcohol”

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Carley O’Neil was sprinting down near 8th Avenue South and Division Street in the early hours of April 7th. Officers observed this and approached her to ensure she was not in danger. As officers spoke to O’Neil, they noticed she was stumbling and slurring her words. O’Neil then admitted to having “a lot of alcohol” and that she was trying to get home. O’Neil could not provide any information regarding where she lived, and the address on her license revealed that she did not live nearby. O’Neil was deemed a danger to herself and others, so officers tried to detain her, and she became resistive. O’Neil was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest.

Christopher Silva found slumped in front of Carillon Apartments

E.Z Emerson

49-year-old Christopher Silva was being disorderly at Carillon Apartments on 4th Avenue North on the afternoon of April 2nd. Upon arrival, officers observed him extremely intoxicated and slumped over in front of the establishment. He could not walk in a straight line or stand up independently, so he was deemed him a danger to himself and others. Silva was taken into custody for public intoxication.