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.

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: Dandre McCurry falls asleep behind wheel

46-year-old Dandre Mccury was found asleep behind the wheel of a running car at the intersection of Bell Road and Zelida Avenue on March 10th. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Mccury. He attempted to drive off when they asked him to exit the vehicle, but he failed because his car was still in park. Once Mccury stepped outside, he was very unsteady on his feet and would’ve stumbled and fallen if not for assistance. He was immediately placed in the back of a police vehicle. While in the backseat, he was read implied consent but refused to provide anyone with an answer. Upon further investigation, it was found that Mccury had three prior DUI convictions originating from Maury County.

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: 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.

DUI: Christopher Churchwell caught with gun after crashing car

45-year-old Christopher Churchwell had a single-vehicle accident on SR 155 in the early hours of March 9th. When officers arrived, they noticed Churchwell reeked of alcohol as he voluntarily handed them his firearm off his right hip. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and then denied implied consent. Churchwell was taken into custody for driving under the influence, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and implied consent.

Deven Campbell charged with DUI after four vodka & Redbull cocktails

33-year-old Deven Campbell told police he consumed four vodka and redbull cocktails before crashing his 2021 Toyota Tacoma in the early hours of Saturday morning on I-24. Responding officers noted he reeked of alcohol and was visibly intoxicated. He performed poorly on subsequent field sobriety tests and was taken into custody and charged with DUI.

DUI: Kevin Miller Jr. found passed out in car, tells officers he did not drink

31-year-old Kevin Miller Jr. was asleep behind the wheel of his car, with its hazard lights activated in the middle lane near the Bell Road and Blue Hole Road intersection in the early hours of March 8th. Officers observed this and conducted a community caretaking stop, during which Miller Jr. had woken up. When officers approached, they asked Miller Jr. to exit the vehicle, and when he did, he showed multiple signs of intoxication, reeking of alcohol. Officers noticed Miller Jr. had a holster protruding from his pants pocket, so they asked where his handgun was. Miller Jr. explained that the gun was mounted via magnet under the vehicle’s dashboard. Officers asked if Miller Jr. would take sobriety tests, which he did and performed poorly. Officers then went to detain Miller Jr., but he became resistive. Shortly after, Miller Jr. complied and was put in the back of the patrol car. Miller Jr. then tried to extend his leg, preventing officers from closing the door. Then, another officer assisted and pulled Miller Jr. in from the other side. Officers informed Miller Jr. of implied consent once he was secured in the backseat but refused to answer whether he consented. Miller Jr. kept asking officers why he was arrested, which was already told to him, then Miller Jr. stated he was not drunk and did not drink. Miller Jr. also claimed that he had performed a breathalyzer test, which he had not done. Miller Jr. was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, resisting arrest, and possessing a weapon while under the influence.

DUI: Trevor Duke crashes into pole after drinking at Nashville Predators game

26-year-old Trevor Duke had a car accident near McGavock Pike and Briley Parkway early March 6th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Duke, who advised that he had swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle and struck a pole. Duke reeked of alcohol as officers asked for his driver’s credentials. Duke then admitted to drinking multiple alcoholic beverages at Scoreboard Bar and Grill, where he works. Duke also stated he also attended the Nashville Predators hockey game and consumed more alcohol there as well. Duke consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and refused to provide a blood or breath sample after being explained implied consent. Officers discovered Duke’s license had been suspended, and his vehicle registration had expired in January 2023. Duke was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent violation, driving on a suspended license, and driving or moving an unregistered vehicle.