Tag: Implied Consent

DUI: Brent Meyer crashes through fence at Gaylord Opryland Resort after having 7 drinks

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

46-year-old Brent Meyer was seen driving under the influence after a single-vehicle car accident at the Gaylord Opryland Resort And Convention Center Opryland  Drive on September 10th. When the officers arrived, they noticed a vehicle had driven up a hill and was stuck on top of a concrete barrier. After speaking with security, they found Meyer, who had fled the scene and was trying to hide from both security and officers. Meyer appeared confused, had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, and had vomit and blood on his shirt. Officers confirmed that Meyer had been in control of the vehicle with the help of security, who had seen him in the driver’s seat. Security also informed the officers that Meyer had driven through a chain-link fence, causing $5,000 worth of damage. The security footage also showed Meyer going through the fence. When asked about his alcohol consumption, Meyer replied, “I don’t know,” and claimed he had stopped drinking hours ago. Meyer also claimed he didn’t know how his truck got onto the concrete barrier. When asked to perform sobriety tests, Meyer did not consent. Meyer was then detained, refused to give additional statements, and refused implied consent. Upon searching Meyer’s person, officers found a receipt in his pocket showing the purchase of seven alcoholic beverages from a nearby bar. When asked about vehicle insurance, Meyer could not provide proof, claiming his phone was dead. Meyer was then transported and later charged with criminal trespass, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, refusing implied consent, and failure to provide insurance.

DUI: Eric Huddleston jailed after letting drunk friend crash his car on I-40

E.Z Emerson

39-year-old Eric Huddleston was involved in a single-vehicle accident as a passenger on I-40 near Fesslers Lane in the early hours of September 3rd. Upon arrival, officers located Huddleston, who reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. He stated that his friend, Brittany Shields, who had been arrested for the incident, was driving. The police discovered that the car was registered to Huddleston. Officers then found three cold, empty Clubtails beer containers near the crash site. When prompted, Huddleston refused to take sobriety tests. The police were also informed that Huddleston had a prior DUI conviction in August 2022. After he declined to provide a chemical sample, officers obtained a warrant for one. Huddleston was taken into custody for driving under the influence-2nd offense and an implied consent violation.

DUI: Jacob Humphrey crashes car after drinking 2 High Noon Seltzers before going to McDonald’s

Brodie Martin

31-year-old Jacob Humphrey was in a single-vehicle car crash on Eatons Creek Road on August 7th. Officers arrived and observed Humphrey’s blue 2015 Chevy Colorado crashed into a guard rail. Humphrey had already been transported to the Skyline Hospital, so officers made contact with him there. Upon questioning, Humphrey stated that he had left his house on Carney Road to go to the McDonald’s on Eaton’s Creek Road. Humphrey told officers that the last thing he remembered was ordering from McDonald’s before he crashed. Humphrey then informed officers that he had two high noon seltzers and a blunt around four hours before the incident. Officers cited him for the violation that day. Humphrey was later booked on the citation of driving under the influence on August 30th.

DUI: Ruth Gianino tells police she only had “3 beers” before swerving on Gallatin Avenue

Brodie Martin

36-year-old Ruth Gianino was seen swerving between lanes on Gallatin Avenue on August 31st. Once officers observed this, they conducted a traffic stop. However, Gianino was too slow to pull over on the main road, so it was conducted in the shopping complex behind Gallatin Avenue instead. When officers made contact with Gianino, they reported that she was slow to talk to them. Officers noticed that she fumbled to gather her identification, prompting them to ask her to step out of her car. When Gianino stepped out of her vehicle, officers observed other signs of intoxication. Officers then prompted her to perform sobriety tests. Gianino consented to the tests and showed more signs of impairment, so she was taken into custody. While in custody, Gianino told officers she only had “3 beers” at the bar she was at before driving. Gianino was then transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence.

Andnevin Huff passes out in truck, tells police if he did breathalyzer tests it would “show crazy numbers”

Brodie Martin

32-year-old Andnevin Huff was seen passed out in a white pickup truck near the intersection of Fatherland and South 6th Street on August 31st. Once officers made contact with Huff, they reported that he was not responding but that he was still breathing. While being checked out by medics, Huff refused any medical attention, so he spoke with officers. Huff told officers that he had been drinking, which was backed up by his mannerisms and slurred speech. When Huff was read his Miranda Rights, he made several statements about drinking with a woman who lived nearby. When Huff was asked about taking a blood test, he told officers that if he did do the test, it would “show crazy numbers.”  After being read implied consent, Huff refused to take any chemical tests. While Huff was being taken into custody, medics advised that they had found a handgun under Huff’s seat. Huff was then transported to booking and charged with implied consent violation, driving under the influence, and possession of a firearm while under the influence.

DUI: Steven Simpson attempts to drive away to avoid talking to police officers

Brodie Martin

49-year-old Steven Simpson was involved in an incident with his wife on September 2nd in the 6th Avenue South and Peabody Street area. When officers arrived, they observed Simpson in the driver’s seat of his car with the engine running. Officers then observed Simpson pull out of his parking spot to avoid speaking to them. Once officers made contact with Simpson, they reported that they smelled the apparent odor of alcohol coming from Simpson, as well as other signs of intoxication. While speaking with officers, Simpson admitted that he had been drinking before he started driving. Simson agreed to perform sobriety tests, but he showed signs of impairment, so he was taken into custody. After being read implied consent, Simpson initially consented to provide a breath sample, but once he was transported to booking, he no longer wanted to do it. Simpson was then charged with driving under the influence and implied consent violation.

DUI: Daniel Ayala refuses to perform sobriety tests after crashing into fire hydrant

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

55-year-old Daniel Ayala was caught driving under the influence after being involved in a single-vehicle car accident near the intersection of Rep John Lewis Way South and Lea Avenue on August 30th. When officers arrived, they noticed Ayala had driven his vehicle onto the sidewalk and crashed into a fire hydrant. The officers then ran the plate and confirmed that Ayala was the driver and owner of the car. They spoke with Ayala, who was standing outside his vehicle, and noticed that he appeared intoxicated. Ayala had a strong smell of alcohol coming from him, as well as slurred speech and difficulty maintaining his balance. When asked, Ayala admitted to the officers that he had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. He then refused to perform sobriety tests. When asked to perform breath tests, Ayala was too intoxicated to do so, resulting in a failed test. Based on his statements and actions, Ayala was deemed to be intoxicated and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

DUI: Robert Thompson hides from police behind cars after allegedly trespassing in woman’s home

Brodie Martin

30-year-old Robert Thompson was allegedly caught trespassing inside the Hobson Flats apartment complex on August 30th. When officers arrived, they were flagged by the person who called in the incident. The caller informed them of a suspicious black Volkswagen CC that they saw driving toward the back of the complex. She advised that the driver was also the individual who was trespassing in her home. She stated that the man left once he saw officers’ vehicles enter the complex. The caller also informed officers she believed that the driver was intoxicated. While officers spoke with the caller, another unit of officers had arrived. The black Volkswagen CC was then seen driving toward officers, then stopping, and reversing back to the rear end of the complex. When officers made their way to the end of the complex, they found that the Volkswagen was unoccupied and noted that its engine was still hot. Once officers started walking back to their vehicles, they observed Thompson crouched behind parked cars, watching them. Once officers made contact with Thompson, they asked him if he was the driver of the Volkswagen, which he admitted he was. While speaking to Thompson, officers reported that they smelled the strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. After being questioned about this, Thompson admitted that he had been drinking liquor earlier in the day. Thompson consented to perform sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment. Thompson then refused to continue and was taken into custody. After being read implied consent, Thompson refused and instead asked for his lawyer. This led to Thompson being transported to booking and charged with implied consent violation and driving under the influence.

DUI: Isaiah Hardison causes car accident on Highway 70 South

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Isaiah Hardison was involved in a car accident on Highway 70 South late August 29th. Officers were flagged down regarding the crash. When the police arrived, they spoke with Hardison. Officers noticed he reeked of alcohol and was showing signs of impairment. Then, Hardison took sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Hardison refused to provide police with a chemical sample. Hardison was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation on August 30th.

DUI: Paul Wright crashes into multiple barriers on I-24 during overdose

E.Z Emerson

46-year-old Paul Wright had a single-vehicle accident on I-24 West near Mile Marker 48.9 late August 4th. The police report stated that Wright crashed into the barrier on the right side of the interstate. Wright then accelerated across all four lanes before driving into the left barrier and stopping. Responding officers approached the vehicle and found Wright unresponsive with red eyes and dilated pupils in the driver’s seat. After officers gave him two doses of Narcan, he eventually became conscious. While searching Wright’s vehicle, officers found a cooler with Corona beer bottles within arm’s reach of the driver’s seat. Officers also found a small plastic bottle containing a white powdery substance in the center console with a straw near it. Wright was then transported to the hospital for further medical attention, where medics advised officers that he would be admitted for over three hours. Under Miranda, Wright admitted to drinking alcohol while fishing earlier in the day. When Wright was informed of implied consent, he refused to provide a chemical sample. Wright was cited for the occurrence that day. Wright was later booked on the citation for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation on August 27th.