DUI: Juan Smith scores 0.215% BAC after falling asleep on I-440 East, tells police he’s “Not in Clarksville”

30-year-old Juan Smith was observed sleeping behind the wheel of his vehicle with the engine running near Interstate 440 East Exit Ramp to Nolensville Pike around 3:08 a.m. on July 18th. Responding officers located him with his transmission shifted into drive and his foot on the brake. Then, officers noticed he had numerous open alcoholic beverages in the center console and his car door. After this, officers woke him up and had him exit the vehicle. Smith showed signs of intoxication and reeked of alcohol as he told police he was leaving a friend’s house and returning to his Clarksville residence. Smith noted that his residence was about five minutes away. Officers then asked Smith if he knew what city he was in, to which Smith replied, “Not in Clarksville.” When prompted, Smith consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being read implied consent, Smith agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.215 BAC%. Smith was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Lisbeth Alvarez leaves dog unattended in hot car at Opry Mills Mall

31-year-old Lisbeth Arango Alvarez left her dog in her vehicle unattended at the Opry Mills Mall parking lot on the afternoon of June 12th. A customer alerted security, advising them that a dog had been left in a car without air conditioning or water access. When the police located the vehicle, they observed the canine panting heavily inside the car. Officers noted that the car emitted a significant amount of heat, so they opened it up through the slightly cracked window and removed the dog. After getting Alvarez’s dog out of the car, it consumed an entire water bottle. Once Alvarez returned to her vehicle, she told police that she had only been inside the mall for a short period of time. She was then cited for the occurrence that day. Alvarez was later booked on the citation of animal cruelty on July 9th.

Zion Davis jailed after officers help him with his stolen car

24-year-old Zion Davis and his passenger were having motor issues with a stolen vehicle on Interstate 24 West near Mile Marker 52.6 at 11:47 p.m. on June 25th. Officers observed this and assisted Davis and the other occupants of the car. During this, officers ran the plates and discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen, so they had them step away from the car and detained Davis. Under Miranda, he stated he had nothing to do with stealing the vehicle, valued at around $5,000. Davis was then taken into custody for vehicle theft.

DUI: Antonio Carmelo caught with several open beers in car

20-year-old Antonio Carmelo was observed being “suspicious” at the School Lane and Weaver Drive intersection at 1:50 a.m. on June 27th. Responding officers arrived and observed that Carmelo’s vehicle was running, so they approached it. While looking into the vehicle, officers saw that he had open alcoholic beverage containers in his center console and floorboard. Officers had him exit his car, during which they reported that he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Carmelo admitted to having three of the four beers that they found in his car before and while driving. They prompted him with sobriety tests, to which he consented and performed poorly. He was detained for the occurrence and agreed to provide a blood sample after being informed of implied consent. Carmelo was transported to Nashville General Hospital and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Zaman Kerim burns rubber down Nolensville Pike in Dodge Charger with 9-year-old in front seat

21-year-old Zaman Kerim was speeding in his black 2012 Dodge Charger on Nolensville Pike on April 6th. Officers observed Kerim speeding and burning the rubber on his tires. When officers contacted Kerim, he had a 9-year-old passenger in the front seat. Officers cited Kerim for the violation that day. Kerim was later booked on the citation of reckless driving.

DUI: Jonas Schmidt causes accident on I-24

23-year-old Jonas Schmidt was involved in a two-vehicle accident with Terry Mann at the intersection of Harding Place and I-24 West on April 19th. Upon arrival, officers located Schmidt and noticed he reeked of alcohol as he told them that he had three to four alcoholic beverages before driving. They had him take sobriety tests, where he performed poorly, so they read him implied consent, and he agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.131 BAC%. Schmidt was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Soldier Tyler Rakar pleads and cries to not be arrested for his drunken antics in downtown Nashville

26-year-old soldier Tyler Rakar was kicked out of Whiskey Row late Friday night in downtown Nashville. After being removed, an officer met him outside and attempted to get him a ride home due to his extreme level of intoxication. As he pretended to call for a ride on his cell phone, he moved away from officers and attempted to re-enter Whisky Row by forcing his way through the exit doors. Rakar began to plead and cry not to be arrested and was staggering when attempting to stand. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Jaden Winsor fights with bouncers after kicked from Whisky Row bar in Nashville

Police say tourist Anthony Jaden Winsor was in a physical altercation with a bouncer at Whisky Row in downtown Nashville just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Officers observed the fight and intervened, separating both parties. Winsor showed signs of extreme intoxication and reeked of alcohol. As officers attempted to take Jade Winsor into custody for public intoxication, he pulled his arms away and flailed about with his arms and legs. After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody and transported to jail.

Samuel Blackwell exits car & runs down interstate after 9 Jack & Cokes at comedy show

Metro Nashville Police say 32-year-old Samuel Blackwell drank approximately 9 Jack & Coke drinks at the Kelsey Dixon Comedy Night at Twin Kegs 2 late Thursday. After the show, he was traveling home on I-40 with his girlfriend, Brayden Ezell, driving. She says he became “irrationally upset” with her, and she stopped the vehicle in the middle of a lane of traffic on the interstate. Blackwell exited the vehicle and began running away from the vehicle, which is when officers arrived to find him running down a lane of travel in the direction of the next exit. Blackwell was detained and determined to be extremely intoxicated. He was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.

Fort Campbell Soldier Ironne Coley beats downtown bouncer at Nudie’s Honky Tonk

Late Saturday night, the top floor of Nudie’s Honky Tonk reached maximum capacity, and security staff positioned themselves at the bottom of the steps to prevent any more patrons from entering that level. As 24-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Ironne ‘Ron’ Coley attempted to go upstairs, he was stopped by bouncer Deangelo Ridloy, and the two began to argue and cause a large disturbance. Coley then punched the bouncer in the face, knocking him to the floor. Coley then jumped on top of the bouncer and began to beat him. Coley’s friend, fellow soldier Hunter Fairweather, then also assaulted the bouncer while he was down. Police observed a video of the assault and documented multiple injuries on the victim.