DUI: Jonathan Dotson found passed out in car, tells police he was “tired from working”

25-year-old Jonathan Dotson was booked on March 16th after he was found passed out behind the wheel on North Creek Boulevard. EMS had busted out the back window and removed Dotson from the vehicle to be examined. Once released, Officers then asked Dotson why he was passed out in the driver’s seat. Dotson advised that he was “tired from working.” He performed poorly on sobriety tests and didn’t know where he was or what was going on. Dotson was then placed under arrest and transported to booking.

DUI: Noah Ismael has multiple drinks at Rippy’s Honky Tonk before crashing during U-Turn

26-year-old Noah Ibrahim Ismael struck a vehicle while trying to make a “U-turn” at the Garfield Street and Nassau Street intersection early March 17th. Officers observed this and activated their emergency equipment. Then, Ibrahim exited his black SUV and spoke to the officers, during which they noticed he showed signs of intoxication. When officers asked Ismael about consuming any alcohol, he denied it. Officers detained Ismael, and then, under Miranda, he admitted to drinking earlier in the day but did not remember how much or where he had them since he was not from Nashville. Ismael refused to take sobriety tests and implied consent. Then, during a subsequent search, officers located a receipt showing that he purchased 4 Tanqueray and 4 Jack Daniel’s “Double ” at Rippy’s Honky Tonk at 4:28 p.m. A second receipt showed that he bought a Prairie Organic Gin from Acme Feed and Seed at 10:17 p.m., both dated March 16th. Ismael was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent.

Lori Hazlehurst jailed after DUI crash Friday night

60-year-old Lori Hazlehurst told police she consumed “two drinks” of whiskey prior to crashing her vehicle late Friday night. Officers arrived at the single-vehicle crash to find Hazlehurst still in the driver’s seat. She was reportedly visibly intoxicated and reeked of alcohol. She had bloodshot and glassy eyes. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw at Metro General Hospital before being transported to booking.

DUI: Johnnetta Penrose caught with marijuana in car, congratulates officers for finding her “$20 bag of weed”

46-year-old Johnnetta Penrose sped in her white Buick SUV and ran through the red light, nearly colliding with a U-Haul truck on Fesslers Lane in the early hours of March 13th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. As Officers approached the driver’s side, they noticed a small bag of marijuana on top of an ashtray in the center cupholder near a Patron Bottle, which was almost empty. Officers questioned Penrose, and she admitted to drinking, adding that she had just left a friend’s house, where they celebrated and consumed the Patron. Detectives asked if Penrose would be willing to take sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly on. Before Penrose took the field tests, she tried to hide the bag of marijuana while getting out of her SUV. Penrose was detained, and officers tried to explain implied consent to her, but she was unwilling to listen, interrupting them repeatedly. Officers located an open bottle of Pinot wine behind the driver’s seat during a subsequent search of her Buick. On the way to booking, she continuously congratulated officers on finding her “$20 bag of weed.” Penrose was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, an open container violation, and simple possession.

DUI: Jonathan Martin swerves between lanes in Dodge Ram after drinking Buffalo Trace Bourbon

59-year-old Jonathan Martin drove his Dodge Ram slower than the posted speed limit, swerving between lanes on Harding Place near Interstate 65 in the early hours of March 12th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. Officers noticed Martin reeked of alcohol as they approached him. Martin then admitted to drinking, so officers transported him to a safe location to take sobriety tests, which he performed poorly. Martin was detained and agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.064 BAC%. While searching Martin’s Dodge Ram, officers located an open bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon in a brown paper bag on the passenger’s seat. Officers also found multiple other alcohol containers and a handgun. Martin was taken into custody for driving under the influence, an open container violation, and the possession of a weapon while being under the influence.  

DUI: Justin Kindred defecates on himself after drinking 2 shots of Tequila

30-year-old Justin Kindred was found impaired at Briley Parkway on March 10th. When officers contacted Kindred, he told them he didn’t need medical attention. It appeared that Kindred had vomited on the side of his truck and defecated. Once officers told him to get out of his vehicle, he admitted to drinking two shots of tequila. Kindred consented to sobriety tests but was halted due to safety concerns. When officers conducted a probable cause search, they located a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun. Kindred was read implied consent and refused to provide a sample. Kindred was taken into custody for DUI, implied consent, and possessing a weapon under the influence.

DUI: QuarDerius Hunter speeds down Harding Pike in Acura MDX, caught with Xanax

26-year-old QuarDerius Hunter was seen zooming past offices in a black Acura MDX at Harding Pike and Leake Avenue Cross intersection on March 10th. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Hunter, who admitted to smoking two THC-pre-rolled cigarettes. Officers asked Hunter if he had consumed any alcohol, which he said he did not. Hunter later admitted to drinking earlier in the evening. Hunter consented to sobriety tests but was stopped due to safety concerns. Officers then conducted a search of Hunter’s person and found a metal rod with white residue on it and a baggie that contained six white bar-like pills. The pills were later tested and found to be Xanax. Hunter was taken into custody and charged with DUI, possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia.

DUI: Maiya Hardnett-Jakaway blows 0.228% BAC before nearly rear-ending vehicle

25-year-old Maiya Hardnett-Jakaway was seen swerving in and out of lanes and almost rear-ending another vehicle at Lebanon Pike on March 10th. Officers made contact with Maiya, who appeared visibly intoxicated. When she was asked to step out of the car, officers observed a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. Maiya consented to sobriety tests, but officers felt that it was unsafe due to her nearly falling multiple times. Maiya was read her Miranda rights and implied consent and agreed to a breath test. Maiya blew a 0.228% BAC and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

DUI: Jordan Giron speeds 80mph down Murfreesboro Pike

51-year-old Jordan Giron was speeding, going 80 mph in a 50-mph zone near Murfreesboro Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard in the early hours of March 9th. When officers observed this, they initiated a traffic stop and noticed a holster for a handgun in the passenger’s seat as they approached Giron’s car. Officers ordered Giron to exit his vehicle, during which he stumbled. Giron showed multiple signs of intoxication, so officers asked him to take sobriety field tests. Giron consented and performed poorly on the sobriety tests. After being informed of implied consent and deemed too impaired to operate his car, Giron agreed to provide a blood sample. Giron was taken into custody for driving under the influence and speeding.

DUI: Dominic Rivera pops Adderall and drinks beer before driving with fully loaded pistol

25-year-old Dominic Rivera II failed to stop in his black 2016 Lexus at a posted stop sign near 51st Avenue and Indiana Avenue late March 8th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and then noticed he reeked of alcohol as they approached the driver’s side to speak with him. They also saw two Coors Light’s, one empty, one a quarter-full, and a Hennessy bottle in the center console. Rivera II told them that he had taken some Adderall earlier in the day, and two hours later, he had two beers with his dinner. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was informed of implied consent, which he refused. A search of his vehicle resulted in them locating a Glock Gen5 pistol with one in the chamber and a fully loaded magazine. Rivera was taken into custody for the possession of a handgun while under the influence, implied consent, and driving under the influence on March 9th.