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Max Harper passes out in flower bed outside Hard Rock Café on Broadway

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Max Porter Harper was found unconscious in front of Hard Rock Café at 3:20 a.m. on August 31st. Two concerned citizens noticed this and flagged officers down for assistance. Upon arrival, the police observed Harper passed out in a flower bed and tried waking him up several times. Officers also applied sternum rubs, but he was unresponsive, so they called the medics. Once the medics arrived, they woke Harper up, and he stated he had been consuming alcohol for “at least an hour.” Harper could not tell officers where he was, where his friends and relatives were, where he would stay, or how he would get there safely. Then, Harper tried to use his phone to call a friend but had difficulty operating it. During their interaction, Harper had trouble answering their questions and seemed confused while showing signs of impairment. Then, Harper refused medical attention and was deemed a danger to himself. Harper was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Wannabe Ghost Rider Jason Sawyer gets dragged by truck on Broadway after swinging large chain around

E.Z Emerson

46-year-old Jason Sawyer was standing in the bed of a pickup truck at the 1st Avenue and Broadway intersection late August 31st. Sawyer was also swinging a large chain, endangering the safety of others. Officers observed this and ordered Sawyer to stop and sit in the truck bed several times before he complied. The driver told the police that Sawyer had been disorderly all night and refused to get out of the truck bed. After this, Sawyer and the driver left toward 1st Avenue, and officers followed them. While following them, the police observed the truck stop in the middle of the road. Officers then noticed Sawyer and the driver started arguing. The driver told officers she was the vehicle owner and wanted him removed immediately. Then, the police told Sawyer to get out of the truck. However, he was argumentative before complying. Once Sawyer was out of the truck, the driver started driving away. Sawyer then quickly jumped back onto the tailgate, dragging his legs. Officers yelled at him to get down and grabbed onto his back. During this, the truck dragged both the police officers and Sawyer for about ten feet. After this, officers pulled Sawyer off of the truck, causing them to fall onto the ground, before placing him under arrest. While detaining Sawyer, he was resistive, and officers noticed he showed signs of impairment. Sawyer was taken into custody for resisting arrest, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.

Zackary Blackburn booked after underage drinking in Downtown Nashville

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

20-year-old Zackary Blackburn was seen publicly intoxicated near 2nd Avenue North and Church Street on August 25th. Officers were dispatched for a separate incident, and when they arrived, they spoke with Blackburn. However, while talking with him, officers noticed Blackburn had watery eyes and slurred speech. When asked how old he was, Blackburn admitted to officers that he was only 20. Officers then asked how long Blackburn had been drinking, to which he replied he had only been drinking for about 30 minutes. Blackburn was then deemed intoxicated and taken into custody for public intoxication and alcohol consumption under 21.

DUI: Caleb Cahours passes out in car after drinking several bottles of 99 Brand Peach Liquor

E.Z Emerson

38-year-old Caleb Cahours passed out in his vehicle at the parking deck near the Batman AT&T Building around 3:20 a.m. on July 20th. Two individuals noticed this and flagged officers down, stating Cahours had his car door open and struck their car with it. They added that they tried waking him up several times but could not. When officers arrived, they found Cahours inside his vehicle with the engine on, his driver’s side door placed against another car, and keys in the ignition. Due to safety concerns, officers reached into his car and turned it off, during which they found several empty bottles of 99 Brand Peach Liquor in the driver’s door. After yelling numerous times, Cahours had woken up, appearing confused, reeked of alcohol, and was sweating profusely. Officers asked him to exit his vehicle and provide his driver’s credentials, which he refused. Cahours then started yelling at officers, so they detained him and prompted him with sobriety tests, but he refused to take them. After being informed of implied consent, Cahours declined to provide a chemical sample, denied that his car was on, and denied that he struck the other vehicles. During a subsequent vehicle search, police located six small bottles of liquor and an open container of Tito’s Vodka. Cahours was taken into custody for driving under the influence, failure to give information, an open-container violation, and an implied consent violation.

Australian Tourist Riley Heffernan gets taken down under by police after underage drinking

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Australian Tourist Riley Heffernan had an altercation at Friends in Low Places Bar on July 1st. Security at the establishment flagged officers down regarding the incident. When police arrived, they saw staff members struggling with Heffernan, so they intervened. At this point, Heffernan lunged at an officer as if he were going to headbutt him before being taken to the ground. As officers tried to detain Heffernan, he violently locked out his joints. Heffernan pushed and pulled, trying to get away until, eventually, officers arrested him. A Security officer later advised police that Heffernan punched him twice in the face and that he wanted to press charges for the occurrence. Officers noticed Heffernan reeked of alcohol and was visibly inebriated as he spontaneously admitted to drinking. Heffernan was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, underage alcohol consumption, and resisting arrest.

Maria Navarro jailed after fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que in downtown Nashville

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

32-year-old Maria Navarro was seen fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que on June 23rd. Officers observed Navarro and others fighting and quickly intervened to separate the parties. When officers ordered everyone to stop, Navarro continued to be aggressive and ignored the order to put her hands behind her back. Navarro continued to resist putting her hands behind her back, but officers eventually were able to detain her safely. When questioned by officers, Navarro was verbally aggressive towards them and refused to answer any questions. Officers observed that she was having trouble maintaining her balance as other signs that she was intoxicated. Authorities deemed that Maria Navarro was a danger to herself and the people around her, so she was placed under arrest for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

James Lassiter attempts to run from authorities after fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

22-year-old James Lassiter was seen fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que on June 23rd just after 3 a.m. Officers observed Lassiter and three other individuals fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que. Officers ordered the four to stop fighting immediately, but they all continued to fight. Officers attempted to separate Lassiter from another individual by detaining him while they were on the ground. Lassiter stood up, pushed the officer down, and tried to run away from the officers. Lassiter was, however, quickly subdued, restrained from behind, and taken into custody on the ground. James Lassiter was then transported to booking and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Nathan Driscoll assaults friend outside of Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, says they were “play fighting”

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Nathaniel James Driscoll had an altercation with his friend in front of Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar around 12:43 a.m. on June 14th. Officers observed Driscoll grabbing his friend’s chin and lifting it before smacking him. After this, the two began wrestling with each other. Officers ordered Driscoll to stop, but he continued to grab onto his friend’s shirt. Officers grabbed Driscoll by his left arm and had to shove him away. Then, Driscoll started yelling and screaming at officers, stating he was not doing anything wrong and only “play fighting” with his friend. When officers tried to arrest him, he ran forward while pulling his arms away until officers took him to the ground and detained him. During a subsequent search, a small bag with a white powdery substance was found in Driscoll’s back pocket, which Driscoll later admitted he believed was cocaine. Driscoll’s friend told officers that Driscoll attacked him for not leaving the bar with him earlier, adding that he did not believe he was trying to “play fight.” Driscoll’s friend did not wish to press charges for the incident. Driscoll was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, simple possession, and resisting arrest.

Daisean Thomas hocks loogie on Whiskey Row security guard during altercation

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Daisean Thomas had an altercation with a security guard, Bradley Lewis, at Whiskey Row on April 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Lewis, who had Thomas detained and advised them that he declined to service him at the front of the location. Lewis stated this caused Thomas to become hostile towards him and other staff members. Then, Lewis said that Thomas had spit on him and attempted to run away. Officers noticed mucus/saliva on Lewis’ shoulder while speaking with other employees at the establishment, who corroborated Lewis’s statement. Thomas admitted to spitting on Lewis but stated he “did not assault” him. He was then cited for the incident that day. Thomas was booked on the citation of assault on an officer on May 28th.

Malik Grant caught stealing at Savannah’s Candy Kitchen by “Nashville Safety Ambassador”

Brodie Martin

29-year-old Malik Grant was caught stealing several packages of candy from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen on May 17th. Officers were approached by a “Nashville Safety Ambassador.” The “Ambassador” told officers about the incident and pointed to Grant standing in front of the patrol car. Officers observed Grant holding several bags of candy and popcorn with price tags on them. Officers attempted to talk to Grant, but he refused and stared at the “Ambassador.” Officers then attempted to detain Grant, but he began yelling and threatening them. Grant continued to scream and stated that he would kill or “Beat the ass” of officers and the “Ambassador.” While speaking to Grant, officers observed signs of intoxication as well as a large cup that smelt like an alcoholic beverage. During the investigation of the supposed theft, officers spoke with the manager of Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. She stated that she witnessed Grant steal multiple candy bags and quickly leave. Once officers got Grant into the patrol car, he kicked one of the windows to escape. Officers then attempted to get Grant into a leg restraint, but he pulled away and attempted to flee from officers again. Malik Grant was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication, vandalism, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.