Kyle Bassett charged with DUI when vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks after drinking in downtown Nashville

25-year-old Kyle Bassett was found in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that was stuck on the railroad tracks on Church Street in downtown Nashville just after 3 a.m. Saturday. He admitted to drinking “some beers” at a bar in downtown Nashville, along with his female passenger, who was the registered owner of the car. Bassett was reportedly confused about where he was and how the vehicle became stuck on the tracks. He reportedly reeked of alcohol and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He later claimed that the passenger drove the vehicle to the tracks and then swapped places, but she would not answer any questions and remained silent. Bassett and the passenger were taken into custody and charged with DUI-related charges.

James Andrew Green booked (yet again) for a 2016 boating violation – now on a $10,000 bond

32-year-old James Andrew Green was jailed in the early hours of Sunday morning on a citation originally issued in 2016. In June 2016, he was cited for a boating violation on Percy Priest Lake. Since then, he has failed to comply with the terms of his bond, failed to return to court, and failed to pay his fees and fines. According to the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk, Green has failed to appear for court dates related to this citation at least four times and had his bond forfeited. The most recent warrant was issued in 2021, which he was booked on this weekend. He is again free on a bond – this time for $10,000.

Nick Gruel jailed after scuffle outside Play Dance Bar on Church Street

30-year-old Nick Gruel was arguing with a woman outside of Play Dance Bar on Church Street in the early hours of Saturday morning when he reportedly became overly aggressive. Security attempted to intervene, and as they pressed up against him to separate the two, he struck bouncer Charles Kirkland in the chest and began to grapple with security, injuring the knee of one of the guards. Metro Nashville Police arrived to find him visibly intoxicated and reviewed the footage from the security cameras. Gruel was taken into custody for public intoxication and assault.

Azim Haji charged after going 100 mph in a 55 mph zone on I-24E

24-year-old Azim Haji sped between two vehicles in his BMW 335I on I24 East on September 1st. A stationary speed enforcement officer observed Azim doing 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. He was cited for reckless driving because he put himself, his passenger, and other motorists at risk of severe injury or death. He was booked for the charge on September 19th.

Derrick Grace charged with pepper-spraying another man on Church Street

38-year-old Derrick Grace reportedly pepper sprayed another man outside of the post office on Church St. on August 30th. The other man, Quintin, told police he recognized Derrick from the gym, and he approached him to speak to him. After they spoke, Quintin said that Derrick got into his vehicle and reversed back to him. He said that Derrick called him back over, and he leaned on Derrick’s car. That is when Derrick pepper sprayed him, despite him dodging. Derrick told police that Quintin said, “He had that good on him,” then raised his eyebrows. When he acted like he did not hear him, he got into his vehicle, drove back over to Quintin, and rolled down his passenger vehicle. Derrick told police there were no threats and only wanted to speak with him. After talking, he said that is when he pepper sprayed Quintin and called the police. Quintin told police he wished to prosecute, and that is when Derrick was cited for assault. He was later booked on the assault charge on September 19th.

Timothy Stanfield, 56, charged in rape and sexual battery of minor

56-year-old Timothy Stanfield was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant from June 2022, charging him with the rape and sexual battery of a minor. The 17-year-old victim disclosed that she’s been living with Stanfield since she was 12 years old, and that’s when he started touching her over her clothing on her private parts. The Juvenile disclosed that she had been raped by Stanfield since she was 13 and that he had penetrated her more than once. The victim is now 17 and disclosed that Stanfield came home earlier on the day of the report and inserted his fingers inside her. When Stanfield saw her on the phone, he told her she better not tell anyone what he was doing because he would go to jail for the rest of his life and run out the back door.

Ryan Price jailed after becoming drunk and disorderly and Play Dance Bar in Nashville

23-year-old Ryan Price was handcuffed by security at Play Dance Bar on Church Street in Nashville after he jumped over a brick wall outside the venue and became aggressive toward them. He had just been removed from the bar due to his level of intoxication and behavior. Metro Nashville Police arrived and offered him an ambulance, which he refused. He stated he would just walk home, which officers wouldn’t allow. His uncle attempted to assist him with a ride home, but he became even more belligerent. Price was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Heidi Willis jailed after fight at Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville

Metro Nashville Police say 50-year-old Heidi Willis attacked another woman at Kid Rock’s Bar in downtown Nashville Saturday, hitting her and pulling her hair. The victim initially wanted to prosecute but later changed her mind when the process was explained. Due to her extreme level of intoxication and behavior, Willis was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Gareth Jones too drunk & disorderly in downtown Nashville

39-year-old Gareth Jones was on the corner of 4th & Demonbreun in downtown Nashville late Friday night when he approached officers in a state of extreme intoxication. Officers told him to find a safe ride home, but a few minutes later, he was found walking into other people on the sideway and becoming more disorderly. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Robert Jamison tumbles down stairs at Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville

33-year-old Robert Jamison took a tumble down the stairs at Kid Rock’s bar in downtown Nashville late Saturday night. Medics and police responded to the venue, and Jamison was medically cleared. He was advised to get a safe ride home but refused to leave the bar. Due to his high level of intoxication and inability to care for himself, Jamison was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.