Shane Martin headbutts officer, threatens to kill his children after fighting vendor outside Honky Tonk Central

33-year-old Shane Martin was seen starting a fight with someone outside of Honky Tonk Central on June 29th. Officers were flagged down by Honky Tonk Central security to assist in the situation. As officers approached the location, the individual pointed out Martin at the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue South. Officers went to Martin, who tried to pretend that he was playing with the vendor. When officers told Martin that he had to leave because of the several complaints he had, Martin became belligerent, saying, ” fuck you! You ain’t a real cop.” Martin proceeded to shove officers. Martin then made his way to the Honky Tonk Central, where he was stopped by security and handcuffed on one hand. Martin had to be taken to the ground to be completely handcuffed due to his violently resisting. While cuffing Martin, officers observed the strong smell of alcohol coming from his person.

Martin was then taken into custody and transported to booking. During the drive to booking, Martin threatened to kill the arresting officer, Officer Beaudu’s children, multiple times. After arriving, Martin continued being uncooperative by yelling and cursing at officers and staff. Staff came to see if they could check Martin’s temperature for their process. During this, Officer Diesel stood Martin up to assist him because of his level of intoxication. As Officer Diesel grabbed Martin’s arm, Martin grabbed the back of his head and then headbutted him. When officers restrained Martin, he continued to make threats of violence to Officer Diesel. Shane Martin was charged with 2 counts of assault of an officer, resisting arrest, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.

Australian Tourist Riley Heffernan gets taken down under by police after underage drinking

18-year-old Australian Tourist Riley Heffernan had an altercation at Friends in Low Places Bar on July 1st. Security at the establishment flagged officers down regarding the incident. When police arrived, they saw staff members struggling with Heffernan, so they intervened. At this point, Heffernan lunged at an officer as if he were going to headbutt him before being taken to the ground. As officers tried to detain Heffernan, he violently locked out his joints. Heffernan pushed and pulled, trying to get away until, eventually, officers arrested him. A Security officer later advised police that Heffernan punched him twice in the face and that he wanted to press charges for the occurrence. Officers noticed Heffernan reeked of alcohol and was visibly inebriated as he spontaneously admitted to drinking. Heffernan was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, underage alcohol consumption, and resisting arrest.

Albulen Maksuti fights with security & police at The Stage on Broadway

28-year-old Albulen Maksuti, owner of Auto Spot, was removed from The Stage on Broadway in the early hours of May 25th. After security escorted him outside the establishment, he became highly combative. Maksuti repeatedly charged at security, so they had to push him away multiple times. Officers observed this and moved between them because Maksuti approached them violently. Security personnel advised officers that Maksuti was trying to fight with another patron when he became belligerent. Maksuti pushed and pulled away from security guards while trying to charge toward the location’s front door. Then, officers noticed he reeked of alcohol and was “extremely uncooperative” despite being given multiple chances to leave. Maksuti yelled at officers and started to get in their faces, so they went to detain him. Maksuti began resisting arrest, pulling his arms away and locking his joints until officers placed him on the ground, where they handcuffed him. Maksuti was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.

Brittany Escobar slaps man during argument for throwing her keys

25-year-old Brittany Diane Escobar had an altercation with Jacob Ryan Roewe at Barstool Sports late March 16th. Roewe flagged officers down and advised them,” I have no clue who this girl is, but she slapped the fuck out of me and told me to tell the police.” Roewe added that they are both from Houston and he claims they don’t know each other. Despite this, Roewe also explained that she is staying with him for the weekend in Clarksville, where he resides. Roewe said they argued about Escobar believing he had other girls at their table, during which she slapped him. Officers went to speak with Escobar, who stated she slapped Roewe because he threw her keys. Roewe told officers that he did not throw her keys and only attempted to hand them to her, but she dropped them. Roewe did not wish to prosecute for the incident. Escobar was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Jacob Andrews drunkenly causes over $2,000 in damage at Mellow Mushroom

25-year-old Jacob Aaron Andrews was rowdy at the Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Nashville on January 28th. Security advised police that Andrews had become hostile over an argument about the band. Security then asked him to leave, which he refused. Andrews repeatedly attempted to pull away from security as they escorted him outside the establishment. Andrews slammed himself into the door during the scuffle, causing $2,000 in damage. Andrews also kicked over the business sign in front of the Mellow Mushroom, which cost $50 in damage. Andrews remained belligerent as security from a neighboring business assisted in detaining him. Officers observed him visibly inebriated, lunging at the Mellow Mushroom staff, and determined he was dangerous to himself and others. Andrews was taken into custody for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and vandalism.

John Lepping jailed after urinating on building in downtown Nashville

21-year-old John Lepping was jailed early Sunday morning in downtown Nashville after police say he urinated on the side of the Rutledge building. He told officers that he knew he was in the wrong, and the business did not wish to prosecute. Officers took him into custody for public intoxication and transported him to booking.

Peter Lovell charged with public intoxication after threatening to fight patrons at Whiskey Row

22-year-old Peter Lovell was booked early Friday morning for annoying people at Whiskey Row. Officers were flagged down by security, who stated that Lovell was threatening to fight people in the area. He was also acting aggressively toward workers at a nearby hot dog stand. Police approached Lovell and informed him that he was drunk in public and gave him the opportunity to call his wife, but the number he provided did not work. He then lied to officers, stating that he had a cab waiting for him on Broadway. He finally got into a cab but couldn’t tell the driver the address of where he was staying. He was also dropping his garbage from his hot dog all over the inside of the taxi, causing the driver to refuse him a ride. Officers noted that throughout the incident, Lovell continually asked the same question over and over again, accusing officers of never answering his question even though they had answered him several times. Officers determined Lovell was unable to take care of himself and he was arrested for public intoxication.

Jared Coleman-Jones found with drugs near Barstool Sports in downtown Nashville

22-year-old Jared Coleman-Jones and a group of people scattered when they saw police approach them on 2nd Ave close to Barstool Sports Bar. Police were alerted by a man who said he used to be prior law enforcement and saw four or five guys selling cocaine out of a bag. Police approached the men in a parking lot next to Barstool Sports Bar, but they all ran after recognizing the officers. Jared was caught on Broadway and 4th Ave. He tried to run and resisted arrest. After he was taken to the ground and handcuffed, police found a plastic bag of marijuana on his person. Jared admitted to the marijuana being his.

Andrew Fitzpatrick drinks himself unconscious at Wanna B’s bar in downtown Nashville

31-year-old Andrew Fitzpatrick drank so much at Wanna B’s bar in Nashville Saturday night that he became unconscious. Medics and police arrived to assist bar staff, who were attempting to walk Fitzpatrick down the steps once he regained consciousness. He could not maintain his balance and was stumbling and falling into people, even with assistance. Due to his inability to care for himself, he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Thomas Hopper throws fit on downtown Nashville sidewalk, angry at bouncers

21-year-old Thomas Aaron Hopper was observed in a shouting match with security in front of Nashville Underground on Broadway in downtown Nashville late Saturday night. He began to flail his arms violently, causing a hazard to others around him, and attempted to escalate the matter with security officers. He was visibly intoxicated and refused orders from nearby Metro Police Officers to disperse and move along his way. He then kicked over a sign on the sidewalk and was placed under arrest.