Tag: Danielle Thompson

Arthur Jay Gann says he’s “rich and will sue the police” who arrested him in downtown Nashville

Jason Steen

33-year-old Texas Tourist Arthur Jay Gann repeatedly told Metro Nashville Police he would sue the officer and the department because ‘I’m rich,” as they placed him in the back of a patrol car in downtown Nashville Friday evening. Gann had been detained by security at the Lucky Bastard Saloon after being disorderly inside the bar and threatening security staff and officers with violence. He was extremely intoxicated and was transported to booking, despite his wishes otherwise. 

Matthew Landan faces felony after filling Nitrous Oxide balloons at Phish concert

E.Z Emerson

On October 7th, 51-year-old Matthew Landan was observed in the area of the Walk of Fame Park just outside the Phish concert in downtown Nashville. Officers described a sea of fifty to one hundred people who were all partaking in inhaling nitrous oxide via inflated balloons. Officers noted some were talkative; some were talking about how high they were; some were quiet, while others vomited.  While patrolling, officers witnessed two of them actively filling balloons as one fled on foot; the other, Landan, was detained after resisting and then taken into custody.

Darius Harris jailed after carrying firearm in downtown Nashville while using drugs & drinking

Jason Steen

26-year-old Darius Xavier Harris was a Margaritaville in downtown Nashville Friday night with female companions and a gun tucked into a holster on his waistband. Throughout the night, Harris indulged in the use of narcotics and alcohol, and as they were leaving the venue, one of the women took his gun from him and secured it in her possession due to his level of intoxication. A concerned citizen had observed Harris with the gun and contacted police, who arrived to find them on the sidewalk. As they secured the weapon, Harris became increasingly intoxicated and appeared to be overdosing. He was treated with Narcan and became coherent again. Officers attempted to issue him a citation, but he refused to sign it.

DUI: Edward Anthony Lang charged after rear-ending police vehicle downtown

Sebastian Shaw

24-year-old Edward Anthony Lang blew two times over the legal limit after hitting Officer Diesel’s patrol vehicle. An Entertainment District Unit officer spoke to Officer Diesel, who said that a pickup truck hit his car in the early hours of Friday morning. The truck was parked behind him in downtown Nashville, and the vehicle’s driver was Edward. He looked intoxicated, admitted to drinking, performed poorly on sobriety tests, and blew a 0.209% BAC.

Joshua Watch charged with assault outside of Jason Aldean’s bar in downtown Nashville

Sebastian Shaw

22-year-old Joshua Watch was witnessed by police participating in a fight outside of Jason Aldean’s bar on Broadway on July 23rd. Police broke up the fight between Joshua and the victim, Antonio Maldonado, then Joshua fled. They spoke to Antonio, who said that an argument started inside Jason Aldean’s. They were all kicked out, and then the argument continued outside until Joshua shoved and began hitting Antonio in the face. Antonio positively identified Joshua Watch and said he knew him. Police chased Joshua, eventually catching him; he resisted arrest by not cooperating with the demands for him to put his hands behind his back before finally being placed into custody.

Katelyn Raines charged with kicking bouncer in chin at Nudie’s Honky Tonk

Jason Steen

21-year-old Katelyn Raines was booked on a citation this week, charging her with the assault of bouncer and off-duty police officer Joshua Jeter. Officers were flagged down at Nudie’s Honky Tonk on June 17, where a large group of individuals were fighting. Security staff detained a male subject, and during that time, Raines kicked Jeter in the chin. She fled from responding Metro Nashville Police Officers, who caught up with her near 5th & Broadway. She was issued a citation for assault, and was booked on that charge this week.

Allison Reese hits bouncer in face with purse in downtown Nashville

Jason Steen

23-year-old Allison Reese was booked on a citation this week, charging her with the assault of a bouncer in downtown Nashville. Police say Reese and several of her friends were causing a scene inside Nudie’s Honky Tonk on June 27 when security staff asked them to leave the venue. They refused and were being escorted out when Reese hit bouncer Ronald Clinard in the face with a purse. Officers documented a red mark on his face and issued Reese a citation for assault.

Kalyn Bowser punches two bouncers in face when told her night of partying was over

Jason Steen

26-year-old Kalyn Bowser is charged in the assault of two bouncers at Jason Aldean’s bar early Sunday morning after a disagreement about it being time for her to leave the bar. She was highly intoxicated and fell over multiple times while on the rooftop bar, causing a security guard to begin to escort her out of the building. As Jason Daughtery escorted her to the stairwell, Thomas Donnelly responded to assist. She was not interested in leaving the venue, and security footage shows her punching both men in the face. She was escorted outside and taken into custody by Metro Nashville Police, who charged her with assault and public intoxication.