Tag: MEGAN ARNETT

DUI: Sean Tugnon lets drunk friend drive his car

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

34-year-old Sean Tugnon was seen attempting to jump into oncoming traffic while intoxicated with John Barchard near I-24 East on June 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed Tugnon and Barchard walking down the highway’s right shoulder and noticed Barchard making a jerking motion as if he were going to jump into the traffic lane. Barchard and Tugnon then walked towards officers, making contact with them. Officers immediately noticed Tugnon’s bloodshot, watery eyes, as well as him being unsteady on his feet, before noticing the apparent smell of alcohol coming from him. Officers then spoke with Tugnon, asking him what was going on, to which he replied that his vehicle had broken down and that they had just started walking around. Tugnon told officers that Barchard was driving his vehicle when the vehicle had broken down. Tugnon was then taken into custody by officers for his safety as officers deemed him too intoxicated to be near the interstate. Tugnon was transported to a safer location to speak with officers. Tugnon stated that Barchard had come up from Florida and that he wanted to show him Nashville. Tugnon also told officers that they had left downtown, and his vehicle had broken down on his way to Shelbyville. Officers located the vehicle’s keys on Barchard and noticed the vehicle was registered to Tugnon. Tugnon was then taken into custody and charged with DUI. Barchard was also taken into custody and charged with DUI, disorderly conduct, and implied consent.

DUI: John Barchard jumps into traffic after taking acid, tells police “I love Jesus!”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

25-year-old John Barchard was seen attempting to jump into oncoming traffic while intoxicated near I-24 East on June 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Barchard making a jumping motion as if he was going to jump into oncoming traffic on the interstate. When officers asked what he was doing, he stated, “I love Jesus!” before he was immediately placed in handcuffs. Officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from him before locating two sets of car keys on him. One set of keys was to a vehicle that had broken down near the area. During the investigation, Officers deemed the keys belonged to Sean Tugnon, the vehicle’s owner. Tugnon told officers that Barchard was driving with him from downtown to somewhere else, and the car broke down. Barchard was then questioned by officers and admitted to drinking a lot and also admitted to taking acid. Based on Tugnon telling officers Barchard was driving, the smell of alcohol coming from Barchard, and his admittance to taking drugs and alcohol, Barchard was deemed to be the driver and taken into custody. When officers arrived at the booking with Barchard, he began to tense up to prevent officers from escorting him, asking several times what was going on. After the officers explained what was happening again, he continued to tense up. Barchard admitted to driving and was charged with DUI, disorderly conduct, and implied consent.

Jennifer Baez arrested at Morgan Wallen concert without a ticket

Brodie Martin

29-year-old Jennifer Baez was caught walking without credentials at the Nissan Stadium on May 3rd. Security observed this, and she was detained. They cited her for the violation, and she was booked on the citation of criminal trespassing on May 28th.

Bryan Pavon threatens roommate with knife over shoes, tells police he was only cutting fruit

Brodie Martin

24-year-old Bryan Pavon was involved in an altercation with his roommate, Kevin Sanders, at their Ashton at Harding apartment on May 28th. Officers arrived and made contact with Pavon, Sanders, and witnesses of the incident. Sanders told officers he was moving out and returned to the apartment to retrieve the rest of his belongings, which included a bed. Before going inside, Sanders told his mother and her friend that they could wait outside. Once he was inside, he was confronted by Pavon. While holding a knife and walking towards him, Pavon told Sanders that he wasn’t going to take his bed until he gave him his shoes back. The mother’s friend came inside at that moment and yelled that Pavon had a knife. Sanders’ mother then came inside and confronted Pavon about the knife. Pavon then put the knife down. When officers spoke with Pavon, he stated that he was only cutting fruit when Sanders entered the room. Based on the witness’ statements, Bryan Pavon was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

Heidi Foster drunkenly tries to re-enter Nissan Stadium after being kicked out of Morgan Wallen concert

E.Z Emerson

51-year-old Heidi Ann Foster caused a disturbance at the Morgan Wallen concert at Nissan Stadium late May 2nd. Security notified officers that she was impaired and was told to leave the location. When officers spoke with Foster, she reeked of alcohol, showing signs of intoxication before falling to the ground. Her husband came and agreed to leave with her. The couple left the inside of the stadium but remained outside the gate. Heidi’s husband then left her at the entrance. This was when Heidi tried to go past APEX security to enter the venue again. Foster was taken into custody for public intoxication on May 3rd.

Billy Matabaro booked after threatening to kill person who robbed him, says he’ll “handle it himself”

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Billy Murhula Mataboro was robbed near his Whispering Oaks Place residence in the early hours of April 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Mataboro, who was stumbling around the parking lot and reeked of alcohol. They tried questioning him about the occurrence, but he was very “hyped up” and would not listen to them, yelling he had been robbed repeatedly. Then, while Mataboro explained what happened, he kept making threats to kill whoever was responsible, stating he would just “handle it himself.” Officers gave him numerous chances to calm down, advising him he could not make threats of that nature. After Mataboro finished providing his report, he said he was going to go over there and harm the other individuals involved. For the safety of himself and others, Mataboro was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Thomas Turner Jr. assaults girlfriend, breaks her windshield during dispute over Instagram comment

E.Z Emerson

21-year-old Thomas Turner Jr. had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Kiyona Browne, at his mother’s Richards Road residence on March 24th. Browne was at the Walgreens on Antioch Pike when she alerted the authorities. When officers arrived, she explained that she and Turner Jr. had argued over a social media post that she felt was disrespectful to their relationship. Then, after a while, Browne decided to leave because she had to take her niece somewhere the next day. However, she could not leave because Turner Jr. still had her key fob. Browne said she still went out to her car and locked the door, but Turner Jr. followed her outside, unlocked the door, and got in the backseat. While in the backseat, he started punching the interior of the car, causing injury to his hands. Browne took Turner Jr. back inside so they could clean up the injuries and he could calm down, which he did. Shortly after, Turner Jr. became angry again, and when Browne got her key fob and returned to her car, he followed her again. Turner Jr. got into the passenger seat before Browne could lock the car. Then, Browne told him to get out repeatedly, but he refused, asking if she was going to cheat on him. When Browne did not reply, Turner Jr. threw his phone at the windshield, leaving a crack. Browne said he kept pulling her back in when she tried to exit the vehicle. When Browne got out to walk away, Turner Jr. kept trying to block her from leaving, grabbed her arm, and pulled her towards the car. When they returned to the car, Browne got inside and locked Turner Jr. out of it. Turner Jr. kicked Browne’s car as she drove away to Walgreens, where she called the police. Officers observed the cracked windshield and blood inside the car. Officers contacted Turner Jr., who agreed to speak with them at his mother’s apartment. When officers arrived, he told them that his injuries were not caused by Browne, adding that she never assaulted him. Then, Turner Jr. admitted to throwing his phone at the windshield and cracking it. Officers went to detain him, but he attempted to flee and resist. Turner Jr. was transported to General Hospital for medical treatment to his hands and was later taken into custody for domestic assault, vandalism, resisting arrest, and false imprisonment on March 25th.

18-year-old Prentice Hill steals over $1,000 from Dollar General, tells police he “borrowed some money”

Lashaya Williams

18-year-old Prentice Hill, a cashier at the Dollar General on Bell Road, was jailed on January 4th after the location manager reported he had been stealing. Rebecca Bradford advised that Hill had activated multiple gift cards without paying. The incident occurred on December 23rd. when Hill rang up and activated eight different gift cards as being paid with cash but never put any money in the register. The total amount of the transaction was $1080.05. There is also video footage of the theft. Hill told officers he had some “stuff” going on and “borrowed some money from the store.”

Christopher Hooper punches man multiple times during argument at Titans game

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Christopher Hooper, a Tennessee City Fire Department Firefighter, was involved in a scuffle with Hunter Brown Shirk at Titans Way, inside the stadium near gate 7 on December 3rd. Security from the stadium spoke with Shirk, who advised he and Hooper were arguing, so he went to get security, but Hooper followed and sucker-punched him in the nose, causing him to fall as he continued punching him in the face. The medical staff on-site treated Shirk and stated his nose might be broken. There was a witness who confirmed Shirk’s statements, and the stadium captured footage as well. Hooper was taken into custody for assault.

Patrick Campbell sneaks into restricted area at Taylor Swift concert, assaults security

Jason Steen

20-year-old Patrick Campbell of Gallatin was attending the Taylor Swift concert in Nashville on May 5 with a valid ticket. While inside the stadium, Campbell entered a restricted area of the event and refused to leave when confronted by security. He then pushed the Apex security officer who confronted him, and another officer had to assist with escorting him out of the restricted area, and then the stadium. Campbell was issued a citation, charging him with disorderly conduct.