Tag: Criminal Trespassing

DUI: Brianna Cox speeds down I-24 East at 94 mph on suspended license

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Brianna Cox was seen driving 94mph in a 70mph zone on I-24 East on July 19th. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop. When Cox exited her car, she was seen stumbling to the rear of her car to meet with officers. Once officers began questioning her, they noticed that Cox reeked of alcohol. During the investigation, officers observed multiple signs of intoxication, so they prompted Cox to perform sobriety tests. Cox never gave officers an answer, so she was taken into custody for driving under the influence. After being taken into custody, Cox refused to provide blood and breath tests. Officers asked for Cox’s name and date of birth, and she stated that her name was Brianna Rucker, with a date of birth of July 12th, 2001. Officers conducted an arrest search of her vehicle and found her actual ID. Officers also located an open container of a canned alcoholic cocktail and a plastic cup that smelt like an alcoholic beverage. It was later observed that Cox’s temporary tag on her vehicle was drawn over on a date different from the original. Officers ran Cox’s license and discovered that it was suspended. Brianna Cox was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, suspended license, no registration, open container, reckless driving, and criminal trespassing.

Quadre Anderson knocks man out for arguing with woman at Luke’s 32 Bridge

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Quadre Anderson had an altercation with Charles Kellen Morrow at Luke’s 32 Bridge on July 20th. Responding officers noticed Morrow suffered major head trauma, so they called the medics immediately, who transported him to Vanderbilt. Then, security at the bar informed police that Morrow had been assaulted by Anderson, and they had him detained. Officers escorted Anderson and gathered information. Anderson stated he was attempting to defend a female whom Morrow was getting into a “shoving match” with, causing him to hit him. Afterward, officers reviewed security footage, showing Morrow arguing with a female at the bar, who shoved him multiple times as he continued trying to talk to her. While she and Morrow were disputing, Anderson punched Morrow several times in the face, causing him to stumble onto the bar. Then, Anderson started focusing on one of Morrow’s associates and shoved him, nearly knocking him off his feet before returning to Morrow and pushing him onto the floor. Anderson then continued striking Morrow in the face until he lost consciousness and left. Security informed officers that Anderson was banned from the location and all other sister establishments before the incident and provided documentation corroborating that. Anderson was then taken into custody for criminal trespass and aggravated assault.

Shundarious Johnson jailed after refusing to leave LaQuinta Inn multiple times

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Shundarious Johnson caused a disturbance at the Interstate Drive LaQuinta Inn around 9:15 a.m. on July 18th. The general manager at the establishment, David Arts, told officers that Johnson had been trespassing on the property for the last three days. He added that Johnson had been asked to leave during the incidents, to which he would become belligerent and refuse to leave. The police confirmed that The LaQuinta Inn had an active trespass waiver on file. After officers observed Johnson on the property, they detained him for the occurrence. Johnson was then taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Zulikha Hussein Ali refuses to leave Eazy-Tech despite being told multiple times to leave

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Zulikha Hussein Ali had a domestic incident with her intimate partner, Farsat Galnasky, at his place of business, Eazy-Tech, on Nolensville Pike on July 17th. Galnasky alerted the authorities, telling them that he and Ali had been arguing since the previous Saturday. Then, he added that today, around 11 a.m., she showed up at Easy Tech and refused to leave, so he called 911. When officers arrived, they located her sleeping in Galnasky’s office on his couch. Officers informed Ali she needed to leave, which she disregarded. Then, officers explained through a Kurdish interpreter that she would be arrested if she did not comply. After Ali refused once again, she was detained for the occurrence. Ali was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Allen Stidmon booked for trespassing on Gay Street

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Allen Stidmon was seated underneath the Jefferson Street Bridge at the Gay Street and 1st Avenue North connector on June 21st. Officers noticed this and cited him for actively trespassing on Government property that day. Stidmon was booked on the citation of criminal trespass on July 15th.

Matthew McElroy brings gun into Vanderbilt University Hospital, says nobody cares he was hit by car

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Matthew Travis McElroy caused a disturbance at Vanderbilt University Hospital late July 7th. VUPD officers arrived and observed McElroy exiting the lobby with security. He was yelling that he had been hit by a car and that nobody cared. VUPD noticed he had a firearm on his right hip despite the hospital prohibiting weapons. Officers asked if they could escort him to the Emergency Department and offered him a wheelchair. McElroy refused all medical treatment, so officers asked him to leave several times. McElroy refused and continued screaming, demanding that VUPD leave. He was then detained for the occurrence. While on the way to booking, he complained of a headache and was transported back to Vanderbilt to be cleared. McElroy was taken into custody for unlawful possession of a weapon, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct on July 10th.

Kevin Alexander refuses to leave Hard Rock Café despite being told multiple times to leave

E.Z Emerson

58-year-old Kevin Alexander repeatedly refused to leave Hard Rock Café around 12:40 a.m. on July 6th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down and informed them that Alexander was with a woman who was sick at the bar. When officers arrived, they assisted her in getting medical attention and told Alexander he needed to leave the location. After officers gave him time to gather his belongings, he exited the establishment. Alexander then stood outside Hard Rock Café, under their awning, repeatedly asking the officers for the manager’s name. Then, officers gave him the manager’s name and told him he needed to leave the property again. Alexander proceeded to ignore officers multiple times. So, officers detained Alexander for the occurrence. Alexander was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Michael Parker refuses to leave CITGO, tells police they owe him $4 for chicken he purchased

E.Z Emerson

39-year-old Michael Christopher Parker caused a disturbance and refused to leave the Dickerson Pike CITGO early June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the location’s employees. CITGO Employees stated that Parker was attempting to shoplift and would not leave after being asked to. Then, officers talked to Parker, who told them he would not leave because they owed him $4 for some chicken he purchased. Officers also gave Parker multiple chances to exit the store, but he refused. Officers detained Parker for the occurrence. Parker was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Malachi Nelson steals $45,000 worth of property after breaking into woman’s home

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

32-year-old Malachi Nelson was seen trespassing with marijuana on him at The Greyhound Bus Station near Rep John Lewis Way South on June 20th. When officers arrived on the scene, it was for an unrelated call. Staff flagged down officers and told them they wanted Nelson to be banned from returning to the property. Officers then spoke with Nelson and told him he would be arrested for trespassing if he returned. Officers then left the scene and received a call from the same location shortly after. The caller stated that Nelson had climbed the fence into the property and threatened to kill everybody inside the bus station. When officers arrived on the scene, Nelson was still on the property, and since officers had previously warned him, he was taken into custody for trespassing.

During a search of Nelson, officers located a small amount of marijuana inside of a small plastic bag. Officers also located several other suspicious items, including a photo ID and a debit card that belonged to a female and not Nelson. When asked about the items, he stated that he did not know where they came from or how long he had had them. Officers then discovered that the owner of the ID card had made a call and was waiting for officers to make a report about a burglary that had occurred. The suspect’s description of the burglary matched Nelson’s, and specific details about his clothing were included in the description. The victim of the burglary also had doorbell camera footage, which officers viewed, showing Nelson entering and exiting through the unlocked front door. He was seen carrying a stolen laptop and several bags containing two PlayStation 5 consoles, a MacBook laptop, multiple sets of car keys, house keys, an ID card, a debit card, $1,100 cash, an Audemars Piguet watch, designer clothing, and a Chromebook laptop. The value of the stolen property is valued to be more than $45,000, and Nelson was taken into custody for aggravated burglary, criminal trespass, and possession of a controlled substance. Nelson was recently arrested before this incident on June 18th for breaking into a US Bank ATM with a large rock.

Cody Johnson caught after several people trespass on man’s vacant property

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Cody James Johnson was one of several people trespassing on Malek Nabil Yafai’s Old Elm Hill Pike property around 6:51 p.m. on February 21st. Yafai told responding officers the location was vacant but had an active trespass waiver on file. Yafai stated that he wanted Johnson and the others removed from the property. Yafai also wanted to press charges for the occurrence. When officers located Johnson, he told them he knew he was not supposed to be there but was retrieving his belongings. Johnson explained that Yafai had repeatedly told him not to be on the property. Johnson was cited for the incident that day. Johnson was later booked on the citation of criminal trespassing on June 17th.