Tag: evading arrest

DUI: Matias Choc-Botzoc blows 0.180% BAC after fleeing police in his Toyota Corolla

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Matias Choc-Botzoc drank while swerving in his Toyota Corolla on Old Hickory Boulevard late April 24th. Officers observed this and activated their emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop near Gallatin Pike South. However, Choc-Botzoc refused to comply and sped off onto Dupont Avenue until he got to his residence. Officers approached the driver’s side and noticed he reeked of alcohol. During their interaction, officers asked if Choc-Botzoc saw their sirens, to which he replied yes and admitted to consuming four beers. They then had him perform sobriety tests, where he showed multiple signs of impairment. After this, officers discovered that Choc-Botzoc did not have a valid driver’s license. After being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.180% BAC. Choc-Botzoc was taken into custody for driving under the influence, not having a valid driver’s license and evading arrest.

Tyrique Harris steals man’s backpack inside Copper Branch Cafe with group of juveniles

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Tyrique Harris, Leslie “Big Head” Bradford, and Jayden “Baby Jay” Woods had an altercation with Bryan Pasquini at The McKendree Methodist Church on April 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Pasquini, who stated that when they approached him, Harris asked him, “Where is the money for the girl?” Then, Pasquini said that Harris threw his backpack down and squared up to him, attempting to fight him. Pasquini walked away due to being outnumbered and went inside the Copper Branch Café, where they followed him inside. Harris then ripped Pasquini’s backpack off, telling him, “You better not come back to the bus station, or we are going to kill you.” Pasquini said this caused him to fear for his life, so he called the police. Michael Locscio, a witness, told officers that he observed them steal Pasquini’s backpack inside the café.

Then, officers investigated and located Harris running near the Downtown Detention Center on James Robertson Parkway, matching the description provided to them, so they detained him. During a subsequent search, officers located two baggies of marijuana, totaling 36.68 grams, a small digital scale, a small glass jar stating it contained THC on the label, and $158 cash on Harris’ person. Officers conducted a “show-up” where Pasquini identified Harris, Bradford, and Woods. Another officer contacted them and told them he initially discovered Harris with the other two at the MTA Bus Station and told them to stop. The group refused until being stopped by the other unit. The police discovered that Bradford and Woods were 13 and 16 years old. Then, when they spoke with Harris, he stated that he had the marijuana to sell in downtown Nashville, adding that he did so every day and made about $100 a day. Harris was taken into custody for possession of Schedule VI with intent to sell, evading arrest, two counts of contribution to the delinquency of a minor, theft, and assault.

David Pickett drives into oncoming traffic while fleeing from traffic stop

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old David Jaye Pickett sped in his blue Dodge Charger, going around 70 mph on Clarksville Pike near Buena Vista Pike late April 13th. Officers observed this and tried initiating a traffic stop near Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard, where he slowed down and turned on his hazards but never pulled over. Pickett then drove into oncoming traffic, nearly causing a head-on collision, and sped away. Air 1 was above and captured the incident before following him until he parked at a 22nd Avenue North residence, where officers identified him and discovered he had a canceled driver’s license. Pickett was taken into custody for reckless driving, driving on a canceled driver’s license, and evading arrest.

Jacobi Austin assaults girlfriend at her workplace, tells police to shoot him

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Jacobi Austin had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Iyohnna Galloway, at her job on Marriott Drive in the afternoon of April 12th. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Galloway, who explained that she and Austin argued after she asked to use the car to get to work. Austin did not allow her to use the car, so she walked to work. Then, a few hours later, Austin showed up unannounced and started getting aggressive toward her for leaving. One of her co-workers, Dwight Williams, witnessed Austin start tensing up and had to tell him to calm down. Galloway stated she was scared and went downstairs to the lobby to be around other employees. After they spoke briefly, she entered the elevator to return to her workspace, where he followed. Once the elevator door closed, Austin pushed and pinned her several times on the wall. After investigating, officers obtained a warrant for Austin’s arrest and went to his listed address at The Highland on Briley Apartments to serve him. When they arrived, he was not there, so they checked the rear of the complex near the leasing office and located his vehicle. Officers then entered the gym, found him hiding, and detained him. While they were escorting Austin to their patrol car, he started resisting, stating that he needed officers to shoot him because he was not going to jail. Officers then placed him on the ground and hobbled him. When officers tried to put Austin in the car, he grabbed ahold of the rear door seal, damaged it, broke out of the hobbles, and tried to run away until officers finally caught him. Austin was taken into custody for resisting arrest, domestic assault, vandalism, and evading arrest on April 13th.

Anthony Evans booked after evading police while speeding down I-24 West

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Anthony Evans was speeding near Mile Marker 54 on I-24 West late at night on April 16th. Officers observed him going 90 mph in a 70 mph zone and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Evans proceeded to ignore their emergency equipment and kept driving. He got off at the Harding Place Exit, turned left onto Antioch Pike, and stopped once he reached his job at Space Park South. This is where officers detained Evans and cited him for speeding. Evans was then taken into custody for evading arrest on April 17th.

Mavrick Johnson steals from Ralph Lauren at Tanger Outlets

Brodie Martin

24-year-old Mavrick Johnson was caught stealing from Ralph Lauren with Clive Jennings at the Tangler Outlets Nashville on April 12th. Security at Ralph Lauren informed officers that they observed two males concealing merchandise and trying to cut off security tags. When officers arrived, the two males came out of the door. Detective Sherman attempted to stop them, but they continued to flee on foot. Jennings and Johnson refused to stop despite multiple officer’s commands, which resulted in a lengthy foot chase. Once caught, Mavrick Johnson was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest and theft.

Clive Jennings steals from Ralph Lauren at Tanger Outlets

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Clive Jennings was caught stealing from Ralph Lauren with Mavrick Johnson at the Tangler Outlets Nashville on April 12th. Security at Ralph Lauren observed two males concealing merchandise and trying to cut off security tags. When officers arrived, the two males came out of the door. Detective Sherman attempted to stop them, but they continued to flee on foot. Jennings and Johnson refused to stop despite multiple officers’ commands, which resulted in a lengthy foot chase. Once caught, Clive Jennings was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest and theft.

Parker Glenn grabs officer’s gun during takedown

Jimario Rivers

20-year-old Parker James Glenn tried to grab Officer Cheyenne Taylor’s gun during an altercation in his apartment at The Arbours of Hermitage late April 1st. Glenn had four outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, so officers went to his unit to conduct a warrant service. When they arrived, his mother answered the door and told them she would bring Glenn to the door. He came to the door and opened it about 4-5 inches. The officers then asked Glenn to step outside, but he refused and slammed the door, smashing Officer Foote’s finger and leaving it bruised and swollen. The door also hit Officer Taylor in the nose, causing it to bleed. Then, officers forced entry to apprehend him, during which he ran into his bedroom and became resistive. While he resisted, he reached for Officer Taylor’s gun, and he was detained. Glenn was taken into custody for evading arrest, resisting arrest, two counts of assaulting an officer, and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Martin Lampkin II drives 70mph through residential area while evading arrest

E.Z Emerson

26-year-old Martin Lampkin II was speeding on DB Todd Jr. Boulevard late December 7th, 2023. Officers observed him going 41 mph in a 30-mph zone as they patrolled the area and initiated a traffic stop. Lampkin II slowed down, turned right onto 17th Avenue North, and then accelerated away. Officers reported that they witnessed him drive with “complete disregard for his own life and other lives” as he went over 70 mph in a residential, 25 mph zone with pedestrians on the sidewalk. Officers then went to Kings Market Vape & Smoke Shop on Jefferson Street, where they originally located Lampkin II, obtained video footage and photographic stills of him, and matched it to his previous arrest photos, confirming his identity. Lampkin II was taken into custody for evading arrest by motor vehicle with risk of injury on March 20th.

Anthony Smith flees police after driving on revoked license to avoid getting his car towed

E.Z Emerson

50-year-old Anthony Smith almost caused a collision in his Grand Marquis near Murfreesboro Pike and Thompson Place on March 20th. Officers observed Smith drive through a parking lot and in front of traffic as he turned left onto Thompson Lane, so they activated their emergency equipment. Smith then stopped in the middle of the road, dropped his passenger off, and sped off, disregarding officer signals to stop. Officers decided not to pursue, deactivated their sirens, and followed him, keeping him in sight. During this, officers followed Smith several blocks as he drove through the grass and pulled up to his apartment, where they detained him. Smith told officers he decided to flee to avoid getting his car towed. Smith was taken into custody for driving with a revoked license and evading arrest by motor vehicle.