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BUI: Matthew Walker tells officers he had “not too many” drinks before driving boat on Percy Priest Lake

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Matthew Paul Walker was observed operating a vessel while sitting on the sundeck above the boat’s gunnel in Percy Priest Lake on the evening of July 5th. After officers noticed this, they initiated a stop, during which they found Walker reeked of alcohol, showing signs of intoxication. Officers then asked Walker if he had consumed alcohol, to which he then admitted that he had, but “not too many.” After performing poorly on sobriety tests, Walker was taken into custody for boating under the influence and an implied consent violation.

BUI: Jeyson Flores swaps seat with passenger when pulled over on Percy Priest Lake

Brodie Martin

30-year-old Jeyson Flores was seen driving a boat without registration at Percy Priest Lake on July 4th. Officers observed him actively drinking from a silver can, which they reported looked like an alcoholic beverage. When officers activated their emergency lights, Flores was seen swapping seats with the passenger beside him. Once officers made contact with Flores, they observed the odor of alcohol coming from his person and other signs of intoxication. Flores was asked to perform sobriety tests, he consented and performed them poorly. Flores was taken into custody for boating under the influence.

Samuel Hardin charged with BUI after “great difficulty” in docking

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Samuel Kirby Hardin was seen towing a boat that nearly hit multiple docks at Blue Turtle Bay Marina around 4:45 p.m. on June 23rd. When officers arrived, they observed him exhibiting “great difficulty” in docking and angrily yelling at an individual trying to assist him. Afterward, Hardin approached and spoke with officers. During this, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Hardin admitted to drinking Twisted Tea and a vodka shot before coming to Blue Turtle Bay Marina. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a blood sample. Officers later discovered that he had been convicted of DUI in 2017 and DUI-2nd offense in 2021 in Georgia. Hardin was then taken into custody for boating under the influence-3rd offense.

BUI: Anthony Barr drives boat without navigational lights on Percy Priest Lake

Brodie Martin

58-year-old Anthony Barr was seen driving his boat without navigational lights past sunset on June 15th at Percy Priest Lake. When officers stopped his boat and made contact with Barr, they observed a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. Barr admitted to drinking, so officers requested him to go to their boat and perform sobriety tests. After performing poorly, Anthony Barr was taken into custody, where he admitted that he also smoked marijuana. He was then transferred to booking and charged with boating under the influence, boating violation, and implied consent.

BUI: Jordan Klatt drives his boat without navigational lights on Percy Priest Lake

Brodie Martin

32-year-old Jordan Klatt was seen driving his boat without navigational lights past sunset on June 15 at Percy Priest Lake. Officers stopped the vessel to explain why Klatt needed his lights on. After being asked multiple times, Klatt attempted to give officers the vessel safety equipment they requested. As Klatt walked around his boat, officers observed signs of intoxication and noticed he reeked of alcohol. At that time, Klatt was asked to board law enforcement’s ship to perform sobriety tests. After agreeing, Jordan Klatt performed poorly on all given tests, so he was taken into custody and charged with boating under the influence on June 16th.

BUI: Jesse Oliphant caught driving his boat with no registration on Percy Priest Lake

Brodie Martin

26-year-old Jesse Oliphant was seen driving his boat without a registration sticker at Percy Priest Lake on June 15th. When officers stopped Oliphant, they made contact with him. While speaking to Oliphant, law enforcement reported that he showed signs of intoxication and reeked of alcohol. Officers asked Oliphant if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages, and he admitted that he did. Oliphant agreed to get on the officers’ boat to perform sobriety tests. After performing poorly, Jesse Oliphant was taken into custody and charged with boating under the influence.

BUI: Sean Brylow tells police he drank “probably 7 beers” before driving boat on Percy Priest Lake

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Sean Brylow was observed operating a vessel that did not display its registration on Percy Priest Lake in the evening hours of May 25th. Officers observed this and approached the boat, where they spoke with the driver, Brylow, who showed reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Brylow then admitted to drinking “a decent amount,” and later clarified that it was “probably 7 beers.” Officers had him board their vessel to take sobriety tests, during which he performed poorly. After being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a chemical sample. Brylow was taken into custody for boating under the influence.

Dakota Cole charged with BUI on Percy Priest Lake

Jason Steen

21-year-old Dakota Cole was operating a boat at the Percy Priest Reservoir Saturday night when TWRA Officer Clayton Hetland observed a passenger on the board standing above the gunwales while the boat was underway. Cole reportedly reeked of alcohol and admitted to drinking while operating the boat. When asked to display the required safety equipment, such as a throw cushion, Cole presented a first aid kit. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.

Patrick Targun charged with BUI after drinking on Percy Priest Lake

Jason Steen

34-year-old Patrick Targun was operating a vessel in the Seven Points area of Percy Priest Lake Sunday when he cut in front of a TWRA patrol vessel due to not keeping a proper lookout. TWRA Agent Joshua Landrum observed an open container of alcohol in the cupholder beside Targun and initiated a stop of the vessel. Targun was reportedly slow to move around while retrieving his safety equipment and admitted to having “two drinks” that day. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest on multiple charges.

Deandra Cannon jailed after boating under the influence on Percy Priest Lake

Jason Steen

24-year-old Deandra Cannon was jailed late Saturday night in the Seven Points area of Percy Priest Lake after she was observed operating a red and white vessel without the proper navigation lights required after sunset. Once TWRA Agents Ethan Davis and Collin Jones stopped the vessel, they noticed Cannon was visibly intoxicated as she attempted to retrieve the required safety equipment. She reportedly reeked of alcohol, and officers observed multiple empty alcoholic containers aboard the vessel. She admitted to drinking and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. She was transported to booking and charged with BUI.