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Nicholas Francisco strangles daughter, tells police he “disciplined” her

E.Z Emerson

43-year-old Nicholas Francisco was taken into custody for aggravated assault on April 28th. Francisco called the police, and when they arrived at his Patricia Drive residence, he told them his daughter, Gabriela Lucas, had gone missing around 5:30 p.m. on April 27th. Francisco said she ran away after he “disciplined” her and told him that she would kill herself. Francisco said she got into the car, drove away, and never returned. After officers searched for her, they returned to Francisco’s home, where they located Lucas in her car. Then, she told them her father “beat her,” not “disciplined,” so she ran away in fear. Lucas had a black eye, bruising on both sides of her face, and a red marking around her neck. She was then transported to Vanderbilt Pediatrics. Francisco was detained for the occurrence.

DUI: Robert Miller caught with variety of pills, admits to drinking beer and wine before driving

E.Z Emerson

50-year-old Robert Miller went through the Elm Hill Pike Dutch Bros twice and almost hit another vehicle on April 28th. Employees at the location informed police that he was “acting strange.” When officers arrived, they located Miller in the middle of the parking lot, where they noticed he was confused about his surroundings as they approached him. He showed signs of impairment, so they prompted him with sobriety tests, to which he consented and performed poorly. He was detained and admitted to having an Angry Orchard and a glass of wine between 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. last night. During a subsequent search of his vehicle, they located a bottle of mixed pills consisting of Esomeprazole, Bupropion, and Hydrochloride. After being read implied consent, Miller agreed to provide a blood sample, and then he was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

DUI: Marvy Akladious crashes car after smoking weed pen, tells police she “could not stop her car”

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Marvy Akladious was involved in a two-vehicle accident near Collins Park Drive and Bell Road in the early hours of April 28th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Akladious, who stated she “could not stop her car” after noticing the light turning red. Then, she advised officers she did not have a valid driver’s license or insurance. As they spoke to her, officers saw a weed pen on the driver’s side floorboard, and Akladious admitted to smoking marijuana around midnight. After being informed of implied consent, she agreed to provide a blood sample and was Mirandized. Akladious was transported to Nashville General Hospital and then was taken into custody for driving under the influence and having no valid driver’s license.

DUI: Sean McCann swerves on Murfreesboro Pike after drinking cocktails at Rippy’s Bar

E.Z Emerson

31-year-old Sean McCann was speeding and swerving near Murfreesboro Pike and Donelson Pike on April 28th. Officers observed this, followed him, and conducted a traffic stop, where they noticed he showed signs of impairment, reeking of alcohol. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and then admitted to drinking 4-5 mixed cocktails at Rippy’s Bar. After being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.149 BAC%. During a subsequent search of his vehicle, officers located a handgun and baggies of marijuana in his backpack. McCann was taken into custody for driving under the influence, simple possession, and possession of a weapon while under the influence.

Derrick Tyler splatters police with beer from cans found in trash

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Derrick Tyler caused a disturbance in downtown Nashville near the Entertainment District around 1 a.m. on April 27th. Officers observed him picking up unfinished beer cans from the trashcans and told him to throw them away, which he ignored and continued to drink out of them. After officers advised him to discard the beer can again, he “spiked” the beer can into the receptacle, splattering them with alcohol as it left the can. Tyler was then taken into custody for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and assault of an officer.

Stephen Burns riots in the form of street racing in Davidson County

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Stephen Burns III was taken into custody for evading arrest, riot, and two counts of reckless endangerment on April 26th. On April 20th, officers conducted a Street Racing Initiative. Burns was observed as one of 3-5 vehicles that took over intersections and drifted around while street racers stood by and filmed. He participated as an active slider in “takeovers” and attended prior gatherings, where he contributed to the lawlessness and risked injury, death, or property damage via driving stunts. After investigating, warrants were issued for his arrest.

Joshua Wafford bumps security guard with his truck at St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon

Brodie Martin

37-year-old Joshua Wafford was involved in an altercation with Jobiel Alexander at the intersection of South 9th Street and Woodland Street on April 27th. Alexander and another individual working security for St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, Ms. Macgregor, told law enforcement that they observed a truck driver drive around a barricade onto Woodland Street. The two went over to stop him from going any further. Alexander stood in front of the truck, and Macgregor went to the driver’s side to talk to Wafford. Wafford told them he worked on Woodland Street and needed to get through traffic. Alexander and Macgregor reiterated that Wafford couldn’t go that way, so Wafford proceeded to bump into Alexander with the truck’s front bumper. After bumping into Alexander, Wafford made his way onto Russel Street. When confronted by law enforcement, Wafford stated that he did not hit any security guards but that one of the guards jumped on the front of his vehicle. This contradicts the statements of a witness of the incident, Ms. Bates, who advised that she was sitting across the street from the incident and observed Wafford bump into a security guard with the truck. Joshua Wafford was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

Temple Mckinzie breaks into ex-boyfriend’s apartment after seeing him with another woman

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

35-year-old Temple Mckinzie was caught breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s, Corey Jones, apartment near Old Hickory Boulevard on April 27th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Mckinzie outside the apartment, covered in her own blood. Officers then spoke with Jones, who stated that Mckinzie had climbed through his window. Officers then spoke with Mckinzie, who claimed she had discovered Jones was with another female and had attempted to come in with a spare key she had. Mckinzie then claimed Jones pushed her into the window, shattering it, and that’s how she got cuts on her.

Police went back and spoke with Jones, who stated Mckinzie came unannounced, and when he did not answer the door, she went around the bedroom window, where she saw him with another female. Jones then stated Mckinzie smashed the window with a rock before climbing into the apartment. Jones also said he grabbed her and carried her out to the front door, which is when the police arrived. While on the scene, officers noticed most of the glass from the window Mckinzie had entered from was inside the apartment, not outside. Officers determined that this aligns more with Jones’ story than Mckinzie’s. Officers deemed Mckinzie to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault and aggravated burglary.

Lauren Holley punches boyfriend multiple times after attempting to pick up baby while drunk

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

31-year-old Lauren Holley was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Rex Smith, at their Trails End Lane residence on April 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kenneth Holley, Laurens’s brother. Kenneth stated that Lauren had a drinking problem and was requested to come by the house by Rex to help calm her down. Kenneth and Rex stated to officers that they had seen Lauren fall down a flight of steps due to her level of intoxication. Rex had then claimed he was attempting to change His and Laurens’ baby’s diaper when Lauren tried to pick up the child. Rex told officers he did not want Lauren to hold the baby because she was intoxicated. Rex then claimed when he tried to stop Lauren, she began punching him in the face, leaving bruises. Rex stated that Kenneth was outside, so he called for his help. Rex then began attempting to grab and restrain Lauren, which he failed. Rex then spoke with officers again, claiming that Lauren had grabbed him, causing both of them to fall. Rex added that after they fell, Kenneth had come inside to separate him and Lauren. Rex also stated that as he and Lauren fell, her shirt got caught on the door, ripping it. Then, Kenneth spoke to officers, stating that he was outside during the altercation and heard a commotion, prompting him to enter. Kenneth then said he observed Rex and Lauren wrestling on the ground before he intervened. While officers were investigating, Lauren became upset, screaming she was going to kill Smith. While in custody, Lauren slipped her handcuffs and began scratching officers. Lauren was taken into custody for domestic assault and assault on an officer on April 27th. 

Sabrina Sparks assaults boyfriend for cheating on her

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Sabrina Sparks had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Jesse Ramirez, on I-65 North, near Exit 88B, in the early hours of April 26th. Upon arrival, officers noticed Ramirez had pulled off to the right shoulder, where he stated he had just picked up Sparks from her job, “Hustlers,” a strip club in Nashville, and she was “very intoxicated.” Ramirez advised that on the ride, Sparks became upset and accused him of cheating on her.

Sparks started pulling on Ramirez from the passenger seat, jumped into the back seat, and started biting, scratching, and hitting him, causing him to believe he was going to crash, so he stopped the car. He had numerous visible injuries, consistent with his statements, and showed officers a video of Sparks striking him from the backseat. When officers spoke with Sparks, she told them she was acting in self-defense, adding that Ramirez had grabbed her first, and they just pulled on each other. Sparks was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.