Tag: Bobby Ehman

Tyler Thornton resists arrest after group of people attempt to force their way into AJ’s Bar

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Tyler Matthew Thornton was involved in a fight in front of AJ’s Bar on Broadway in the early hours of August 31st. Upon arrival, officers observed Thornton engaging in a scuffle with a crowd of other individuals. Then, the police attempted to detain Thornton. However, he started tensing up and pulling away from officers. Thornton did this until police took him to the ground and handcuffed him. Officers reviewed footage from the location, showing Thornton with a group of people trying to push their way into the business after being told the bar was closed. Thornton was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Steven Henges asserts dominance by looking at officers while urinating in Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar parking lot

E.Z Emerson

34-year-old Steven William Henges urinated in a parking lot between Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar and Broadway Brewhouse late August 24th. Patrolling officers observed Henges’ genitalia exposed in a flaccid state with urine coming out of it. Henges then turned around, faced officers, and finished urinating. During this, officers noticed Henges was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol. Henges was then deemed unable to care for himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication and public indecency on August 25th.

James Sexton assaults security guard during brawl at Wild Beaver Saloon

Brodie Martin

61-year-old James Sexton was involved in a fight at Wild Beaver Saloon on August 3rd. When officers arrived and separated the involved parties, Sexton began interrupting the investigation. Sexton then aggressively got into officers’ faces and started yelling. Sexton continued after being warned to stop his behavior and allow officers to conduct their investigation. While interacting with Sexton, officers were informed by security at the location that Sexton had assaulted a security guard. The security guard did not wish to press charges. Due to Sexton’s behavior and several signs of intoxication, officers took him into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Jeffery Ward bites officers hand, threatens to shoot them during altercation at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk

E.Z Emerson

60-year-old Jeffery Ray Ward needed medical assistance at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk on July 20th. Officers Ferrari, Ehman, and Balbi were flagged down by security at the establishment regarding the occurrence. When officers arrived, they located Ward and were advised by complainants that he may have had a seizure, so officers requested medics. During their interaction, officers noticed that Ward was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol, and was uncooperative with everyone, including the group he was with. Ward began cursing at his acquaintances, pushing their arms away, and shoving them as they tried to help escort him to the Medical UTV. While on the rooftop, Ward threatened law enforcement, expressing his intentions to fight them while they continued assisting him. Ward’s acquaintances walked him outside to the UTV because he was impaired, and they did not want him to be arrested for his behavior. Ward then refused medical attention, so the medics left.

After this, officers observed his friend group having a hard time controlling him and that he appeared as if he was on the verge of being assaultive with them. Ward then had a medical emergency where he either fainted or had a seizure, causing officers to call medics back to the location. When they returned, Ward continued to refuse medical treatment, remained unruly, and, at one point, told Officers Ehman and Ferrari that he would shoot them if they tried arresting him. Ward was then deemed a danger to himself, and when officers went to handcuff him, he tensed up, refusing to put his hands behind his back until they detained him. During a subsequent search, officers discovered a loaded, black .38 Smith & Wesson with four unspent rounds in a black holster and four pills in a baggy, later identified as Oxycodone. While searching him, Ward was irate and started spitting on Officer Ferrari, so he used his palm to keep Ward’s face away from him, which was when he bit Officer Ferrari’s hand, leaving a visible mark. In response, to maintain control, Officer Ferrari pushed him toward the patrol car because he was still tensed up, trying to face him and disregarding his commands. Ward was taken into custody for simple possession, public intoxication, weapon possession while under the influence, resisting arrest, and two counts of assault on an officer on July 21st.
After this, officers observed his friend group having a hard time controlling him and that he appeared as if he was on the verge of being assaultive with them. Ward then had a medical emergency where he either fainted or had a seizure, causing officers to call medics back to the location. When they returned, Ward continued to refuse medical treatment, remained unruly, and, at one point, told Officers Ehman and Ferrari that he would shoot them if they tried arresting him. Ward was then deemed a danger to himself, and when officers went to handcuff him, he tensed up, refusing to put his hands behind his back until they detained him. During a subsequent search, officers discovered a loaded, black .38 Smith & Wesson with four unspent rounds in a black holster and four pills in a baggy, later identified as Oxycodone. While searching him, Ward was irate and started spitting on Officer Ferrari, so he used his palm to keep Ward’s face away from him, which was when he bit Officer Ferrari’s hand, leaving a visible mark. In response, to maintain control, Officer Ferrari pushed him toward the patrol car because he was still tensed up, trying to face him and disregarding his commands. Ward was taken into custody for simple possession, public intoxication, weapon possession while under the influence, resisting arrest, and two counts of assault on an officer.

Tristan Becker drunkenly accuses officers of voting for Obama after altercation with driver on Broadway

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

39-year-old Tristan Becker was seen publicly intoxicated near Friends in Low Places bar and the Police Precinct on Broadway on July 6th. Officers responded to the area of the bar regarding an assault about a vehicle incident that occurred on another part of the Broadway strip. Officers were informed that initially, the incident may have happened near the Friends in Low Places Bar and then the Police Precinct. Officers made contact with Becker in front of the Precinct. Officers then noticed the smell of alcohol coming from his breath as well as his bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and inability to walk. In addition to this, Becker admitted to officers that he was drunk. While officers attempted to speak with Becker about the incident, he became argumentative. Becker began insulting officers, as well as talking about irrelevant topics, such as accusing officers of voting for Obama, mentioning George Floyd, and speaking about UFC fighters. Becker did not know where the situation occurred and changed the location several times when he tried to provide officers with a statement.

Becker told officers that he was dragged 200 feet by a vehicle on a crowded Broadway Street; however, there were no witnesses to this statement as it was false. Officers then asked Becker if he would like to make a report. Becker began insulting and interrupting officers during the process. Becker then gave his ID to officers to make a report. After this, Becker proceeded to walk away shortly after telling officers he didn’t want his ID back and that he no longer needed police services. Officers attempted to give him his ID back, but he wandered off aimlessly. Officers then determined he was too intoxicated for his own safety, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication. Officers made contact with the other party involved, who told officers that he was driving slowly through traffic on Broadway. The man said he saw Becker crossing the sidewalk, and Becker became angry at him. Proceeding this, Becker walked up to his car, banged on it, approached the driver’s side window, and cursed at him. The driver then claims that Becker then reached into his vehicle and attempted to punch him, causing him to flee the scene to avoid conflict. For these reasons, Becker was then transported and charged with public intoxication

Tourist Jason Hadley resists arrest after trying to force his way into Margaritaville

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Tourist Jason Hadley was one of 4-5 “drunk people” trying to force their way into Margaritaville around 10:17 p.m. on May 31st. Dispatch advised officers that they could hear a male “cussing out” the caller in the background while security tried preventing them from entering. When they arrived, they were advised that the group was denied entry due to their intoxication. Then, officers noticed Hadley, who reeked of alcohol, was refusing to move while standing in front of the entrance, causing a hazard to patrons. Officers gave Hadley a chance to leave, but he refused. This prompted Hadley’s friends to try pulling him away from the entrance, but he remained uncooperative. Then, while trying to get away from his friend’s grasp, Hadley turned around and started shouting profanities at officers. So, officers went to detain him, during which Hadley resisted, forcing them to use a takedown method to arrest him. Hadley was taken into custody for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication on June 1st.

Simone Babis arrested for interjecting in a police investigation

E.Z Emerson

37-year-old Simone Babis was interfering with police work near The Hilton and Bridgestone Arena on May 4th. Babis saw them speaking with a male juvenile, which upset her because she believed they were profiling him and felt she needed to stand by just in case. She interjected multiple times, asking the young male questions he did not want to answer. Officers told her she needed to back up and that it was none of her business what he was doing. She continued interrupting their investigation, asking if he was in custody and if he wanted her to call his mother, which was when officers requested a supervisor to the scene. When they arrived, they advised Babis to walk away, adding that it was none of her concern as to why he was with the police. She continued to ask, “Is he under arrest?” while ignoring their commands, prompting them to detain her for the incident. Babis was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Basil Holland jumps through open window to enter Honky Tonk Central, refuses to leave

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Basil Victor Holland was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest on May 3rd. Around 11:09 p.m., officers were flagged down by Honky Tonk Central security, who advised them that Holland had been asked not to return to the establishment repeatedly. Holland, however, refused and re-entered the establishment again anyway. Security stated officers had spoken with him earlier that night regarding the same issues. Security explained that Holland had tried jumping through the open windows on the side of the bar, trying to get in after being denied access. Honky Tonk Central staff pointed him out to officers, and they approached him, where they noticed he reeked of alcohol and was swaying back and forth, showing signs of impairment as he struggled to provide his ID. Officers deemed Holland a danger to himself and others and detained him for the incident.

John Wilcox throws beer from rooftop of Jason Aldean’s Bar

E.Z Emerson

26-year-old John Wilcox threw a full beer can off the rooftop of Jason Aldean’s Bar late April 4th. Officers were walking through the parking lot between Jason Aldean’s and Broadway Brewhouse when they observed the can being thrown across the lot, smashing nearby, causing beer to splatter on them. Officers said a significant amount of alcohol came out of it while it traveled through the air. After this, they saw Wilcox duck down and move away on the rooftop.

Security for the establishment signaled to officers by flashing their flashlights at them and pointing at Wilcox. Security escorted him outside, where officers were waiting to detain him. He made random comments and admitted to throwing the beer. Additionally, officers reviewed surveillance, which showed the entirety of the incident. Wilcox was taken into custody for the assault of an officer and reckless endangerment.

Lance Biddle bothers police on Broadway

E.Z Emerson

35-year-old Lance Daniel Biddle approached several officers in front of Jason Aldean’s Bar on April 7th. He advised that he was intoxicated and wanted to address an issue regarding another officer who was patrolling a different part of Broadway. During this, he showed numerous signs of intoxication and made multiple remarks about being drunk in public. Biddle had sat down on private property and appeared to have passed out, so an officer conducted a wellness check, but he refused medical attention. Biddle added that he tried giving the officer the “benefit of the doubt” since he mentioned his wife was nearby, so he walked off but returned to confront him.

Then, after becoming irate, Biddle approached a group of officers about a block away to discuss the incident. Biddle said he wanted to speak with a supervisor, so they contacted one immediately. While officers waited, they tried to get a description of the officer that Biddle had an issue with, but he could not provide enough description for them and accused them of knowing each other after they asked for further details.

He then became frustrated and argumentative, requesting them to return his ID, which they did, and he walked away while shouting things at them. Shortly after, Biddle reapproached the officers, trying to engage in an argument. They told him repeatedly that a supervisor had been called to address his complaint. Officers Ferrari, Ehman, Prader, Pearce, and Diesel witnessed the interaction. Biddle was then deemed a danger to himself and others and was taken into custody for public intoxication.