Antonio Rivera caught with 36.4 grams of marijuana at Greyhound Bus Station

42-year-old Antonio Rivera was jailed on March 20th after police responded to the Greyhound Bus Station on Rep John Lewis Way South for a bag containing drugs and a weapon. An employee of the Greyhound found the bag underneath the seat of a vacant Greyhound bus. A search of the bag located a loaded Iver Johnson handgun, a large bag of marijuana weighing approximately 36.4 grams, and two receipts with Rivera’s name. Officers found Rivera and asked him to step off the premises. He was immediately detained and admitted that the bag belonged to him. Rivera explained that he let a fellow passenger from Indiana smoke from his vape and was given the marijuana in exchange. As far as the gun, he stated he carries it for protection. Rivera was taken into custody and charged with having a weapon under the influence, possession with intent to sell, public intoxication, and firearm during a felony on March 20th.

Thomas Perry deemed too drunk for Broadway

55-year-old Thomas Perry was jailed on March 14th after police responded to the area of 2nd Ave and Broadway for disorderly behavior. Officers observed Perry to have slurred speech, watery red eyes, and the odor of alcohol emitting from his body. Perry was unsteady on his feet as he admitted to drinking two beers and smoking marijuana recently. Due to Perry’s obvious state of extreme intoxication, officers determined he was a danger to himself and placed him into custody.

Javon Smith attacks man in chapel at Nashville Rescue Mission

21-year-old Javon Smith and an unidentified individual attacked Robert Lee Russel Jr. in the chapel at the Nashville Rescue Mission on Lafayette Street around 8 p.m. on March 13th. Medical personnel advised officers as they arrived that Russel Jr. was knocked unconscious, his left eye was swollen shut, and he sustained a fractured orbital bone. Russel Jr. was transported to the hospital, and officers reviewed footage from the security cameras. The footage showed Smith initiating a fight with Russel Jr. by punching him and then being joined by the unknown attacker. The unknown attacker also punched Russel Jr., which knocked him down to the floor. While Russel Jr. was on the ground, both of the men struck him repeatedly until he lost consciousness. Then, Smith bent down to him and moved off-screen for about five seconds, during which the other assailant punched Russel Jr. multiple times. Detectives observed Smith at the scene, walking into the Mission. Smith was detained and taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Florida Tourist Richard Willis drunkenly refuses to leave Embassy Suites

56-year-old Florida tourist Richard Scott Willis refused to leave Embassy Suites on Demonbreun on February 19th. Security for the hotel flagged officers down, and they went into the 7th Avenue entrance. Officers observed Willis talking to the witnesses, the manager, and other security personnel. Hotel staff advised officers that Willis was asked to leave due to his behavior and was escorted out. Hotel Staff then explained that Willis returned shortly after, which was when they alerted the authorities. Officers observed Willis showing signs of impairment, and he was taken into custody for criminal trespass and public intoxication.

James Dimanoff drunkenly steals man’s phone on Broadway

51-year-old James Naum Dimanoff took an individual’s phone on Broadway in the later hours of January 21st. Officers were flagged down by the citizen, who advised them of the incident, pointing out Dimanoff as the one who stole his cell phone. Dimanoff consented to a search, which led to officers locating the phone. He was visibly intoxicated as he told them he did not have anywhere to go tonight or anyone to care for him. Dimanoff was taken into custody for public intoxication.  

Jonathan Lou Hansen jailed after fighting bouncers at Kid Rock’s Bar in downtown Nashville

35-year-old Jonathan Hansen was captured on video aggressively approaching security at Kid Rock’s Bar in downtown Nashville Friday evening while appearing extremely intoxicated. Police say Hansen then continued to attempt to fight other people in the area. Officers arrived to find him extremely intoxicated and disorderly. He refused to provide his name but was eventually identified via his debit card during booking. 

DUI: Cameron Kiser drinks before going 60 in a 35-mph zone

28-year-old Cameron Kiser was driving erratically on 1st Avenue North in the late hours of December 15th. Officers observed this and saw him make a wide turn, following the car in front of him too closely, merging into the next lane without signaling, and accelerating 60 mph in a 35-mph zone. They initiated a traffic stop and noticed Kiser was highly inebriated as they approached the driver’s side. He admitted to having two alcoholic beverages before driving, consented to sobriety tests, and performed poorly. Kiser was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

James Broughton runs over traffic control officer

59-year-old James Broughton struck Algernon Thompkins, a traffic control officer, with his red Chevrolet Camaro at the intersection of Demonbreun Street and 3rd Avenue South on December 6th.  Thompkins alerted officers of the incident and stated Broughton refused to follow his traffic control directions, causing his Camaro to bump into the officer’s leg. Then, he said that he moved toward the driver’s side door to speak with Broughton, which sparked an argument, and during the verbal dispute, Broughton moved his Camaro forward, running over the officer’s left foot, putting him in pain. Thompkins pointed out the vehicle to officers, and they conducted a traffic stop. Broughton spoke with officers and admitted to disobeying Thompkins’s traffic directions but denied running into him or over his foot with his Camaro. Officers reviewed partial video footage of the incident, which showed Broughton slowly moving forward and bumping into Thompkins’s leg while he was directing traffic. Broughton was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

John Beres jailed after collapsing on Commerce Street

57-year-old John Michael Beres was walking down the bike-travel lane on Commerce Street in the early hours of December 6th. Officers observed Beres move onto the sidewalk and collapse onto the ground, so they approached him for caretaking purposes. Beres was visibly intoxicated when he spoke with officers and was deemed unable to take care of himself, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Arrested at Nickelback— Ethan Blackburn “Far Away” from home in West Virginia

20-year-old Ethan Blackburn was reportedly extremely intoxicated and annoying cops while at a Nickelback concert at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. On August 1st, an MNPD officer was dispatched to Bridgestone Arena to help Officer Brazee, who was placing someone into custody and being thwarted by Ethan. Officer Brazee said that while they placed the person in Ethan’s party under arrest, Ethan became disruptive and interfered with the investigation. He was reported to have slurred speech, watery eyes, and smelling strongly of alcohol. Police placed him into custody for public intoxication.