Deonte Spears charged with aggravated statutory rape of minor

27-year-old Deonte Spears was taken into custody for the solicitation of a minor and aggravated statutory rape on February 8th. On January 26th, during a forensic interview at Nashville Children’s Alliance, JV disclosed that she and Spears had sexual intercourse numerous times when she was 15-16 years of age, during which she became pregnant and had a child. Detectives recovered multiple messages between JV and Spears from her computer and phone. JV confirmed that she had messaged him about sex through her “Gmail Account,” where he solicited her to engage in inappropriate acts. JV was shown pictures of the email message thread and confirmed she was messaging Spears. JV also explained that she obtained his email through an Instagram Chat, where he provided her with his email to communicate. There were numerous texts between them about their child. Deonte Spears was taken into custody on February 8th.

DUI: Ethan Kyle flips car after drinking at bar before driving

24-year-old Ethan Kyle was involved in a car accident at the Elm Hill Pike and Briley Parkway intersection in the early hours of December 23rd. When the officers arrived, Kyle was sitting on the curb next to his vehicle. They observed his vehicle was flipped over due to the crash and requested his license. He refused medical attention, but the other party involved was transported to Summit Hospital with minor injuries. Officers noticed Kyle was visibly intoxicated and was wearing a paper wristband that stated he was over 21, commonly used at bars. Officers then asked Kyle to perform SFTs, which he consented to. Kyle then performed poorly, was Mirandized, and taken into custody for driving under the influence.