Tag: no drivers license

DUI: Michael Lamb attempts to remove his license plate after crashing into utility pole

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

35-year-old Michael Lamb was arrested for driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident on Higdon Road on July 11th. When officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with Lamb. Officers then immediately noticed the smell of alcohol coming from his breath. Officers also observed Lamb’s unsteadiness on his feet, watery eyes, and slurred speech. Lamb was taken into custody as officers suspected him of being intoxicated. While in custody, Lamb explained that his front bumper had fallen off, causing him to spin and crash into a mailbox, ultimately hitting a utility pole. Witnesses of the crash informed officers that they saw Lamb attempting to remove his license plate to conceal it before the officers arrived. Upon searching Lamb’s vehicle, officers found several open small jars of moonshine and detected the smell of alcohol. Lamb refused to perform sobriety tests as well as the implied consent. Officers also discovered that Lamb did not have a valid driver’s license due to a prior DUI conviction. As a result, Lamb was charged with DUI and driving without a license on July 12th.

DUI: Crispin Alfredo causes crash on Briley Parkway after getting sauced on one beer

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Crispin Severiano Alfredo was involved in a car accident with injuries near Briley Parkway and Glastonbury Road on July 11th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with one of the drivers involved, Alfredo, noticing he showed signs of impairment. Officers noticed Alfredo reeked of alcohol and had to use a nearby pole to maintain his balance. Officers then discovered Alfredo had an open container before he admitted to consuming one beer. Alfredo consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. During the investigation, officers discovered he had no valid driver’s license or vehicle insurance. Alfredo was then taken into custody for driving under the influence, financial responsibility with injury or death, and no driver’s license.

Abelardo Artega caught speeding down I-65 at 88 mph

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Abelardo Artega was observed speeding southbound on I-65 in the early hours of June 2nd. Officers clocked his speed at 88 mph before he merged multiple lanes without signaling and nearly rear-ended a box truck. Officers then conducted a traffic stop near Exit 78, where they discovered Artega did not have a license. After being cited, Artega was later booked on the citation of reckless driving on June 24th.

Mckenzie Mayberry Koci runs a red light and crashes; has no driver’s license

E.Z Emerson

26-year-old McKenzie Knoelle Mayberry Koci was involved in a car accident after running a red light near Smith Springs Road and Castlegate Drive on June 25th. When officers responded to the crash, they checked Koci’s passport and discovered she did not have a driver’s license. Koci was then taken into custody for driving without a license and transported to booking.

DUI: Carlos Raymundo falls asleep behind the wheel of his Honda Civic

Brodie Martin

25-year-old Carlos Raymundo was observed blocking a traffic lane with his Honda Civic on Old Hickory Boulevard on June 14th. Officers found that Raymundo was asleep with his hand on the gear shift and his keys in the ignition. Law enforcement attempted to wake Raymundo up multiple times by knocking on the window and announcing that they were Meto Police, but he showed no signs of waking. Officers decided to use a window breaker to get inside the vehicle, take the keys out of the car, and wake Raymundo up. Raymundo identified himself with a passport because he did not have a driver’s license.

After being asked to step out of his car, Raymundo demonstrated multiple signs of being intoxicated, including the strong odor of alcohol exuding from his breath. Inside Raymundo’s vehicle, officers observed an open container of Modelo and an open container of Corona. There were also three empty 32-ounce containers of Modelo, one empty 24-ounce container of Modelo, and an empty container of Michelob Ultra. Raymundo refused to perform sobriety tests but consented to a blood draw, so he was transported to General Hospital. After his blood was drawn, Carlos Raymundo was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, open container violation, and no driver’s license.

Kenier Membreno found passed out drunk in his Honda Civic after having 3 beers

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Kenier Membreno was found passed out in his vehicle at a Media Street residence around 11 p.m. on May 26th. When officers arrived, they observed him sleeping in his Honda Civic with the keys in the driver’s seat. Membreno reeked of alcohol and had an open container on the passenger floorboard. While trying to obtain his information, he appeared disoriented as he provided officers with an identification card. Membreno consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, disregarded instructions, and, after being informed of implied consent, declined to give a chemical sample. He later admitted to having three beers. Membreno was taken into custody for driving under the influence, driving without a valid driver’s license, and an implied consent violation on May 27th.

Kyra Lewis lies to police about her car being stolen after hitting another vehicle while drunk

E.Z Emerson

26-year-old Kyra Nykole Lewis was taken into custody for vehicular assault, interference with a 911 call, driving without a valid license, failure to file a report, false report, and failure to render aid on May 25th. Around 5:24 a.m., Lewis called the police at the 1310 Plaza on Antioch Pike regarding her stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, she approached them with Kaya Johnson, who stated she needed an ambulance, believing her clavicle may have been broken. During this, officers were notified of a nearby car accident, where occupants of the involved car could not be located. Then, officers spoke with Lewis, who advised them that her gray Kia Forte had been stolen and that she still had the keys. She went with Johnson to the hospital, during which deputies discovered that Johnson called them regarding a car crash on Jansing Drive. At the hospital, Lewis continued stating her Forte had been stolen, adding that she would never drive due to her being “heavily intoxicated.” Then, officers followed up with Johnson, who told them that she and Lewis were leaving After-Hours nightclub when she swerved to avoid an animal and struck a parked car, resulting in her injury. She said she watched Lewis take four shots of liquor before leaving the club. After the crash, when Johnson tried to call 911 for services, Lewis forced her to hang up. Then, Johnson stated Lewis interfered when she tried to redial the police. Johnson said Lewis told her that she was going to call the police and report her car stolen to avoid repercussions for her colliding with another vehicle while drunk. When officers returned to the lobby with the information, Lewis ran out, got into a car, and left the hospital. Officers later confirmed that Johnson had broken her clavicle.

DUI: James Fullilove drives to Circle K after Elm Hill Tavern refuses to serve him

E.Z Emerson

52-year-old James Fullilove initially refused to leave Elm Hill Tavern on May 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with employees at the establishment, who advised them that they refused to serve Fullilove due to his level of intoxication. Employees added that Fullilove left in a blue Chevy Sonic and provided officers with the tags. Then, officers located the Chevy Sonic at the Elm Hill Pike Circle K, where they spoke with Fullilove. He reeked of alcohol as he gave officers his ID that stated it was not for driving use. Officers asked Fullilove to exit the vehicle, during which he stumbled, swaying side to side, before telling them he had one beer. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being informed of implied consent, declined to provide a chemical sample. This prompted officers to obtain a search warrant for two vials of his blood. Fullilove was taken into custody for driving under the influence, not having a valid driver’s license, and an implied consent violation.

Kylen King booked after getting into car accident with no license or insurance

Brodie Martin

25-year-old Kylen King was seen in a car accident in his 2010 Acura on Logistics Way on April 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with King, who informed them he didn’t have a valid driver’s license or insurance. Officers cited him for the violation that day. King was later booked on the citation of no driver’s license and financial responsibility on May 21st.

Ja’Toni Clay strikes family member multiple times during altercation over car ride

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Ja’Toni Clay had a domestic dispute with Tony Clay at The Arbours of Hermitage Apartment complex on May 9th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Tony, who stated he drove to Ja’Toni’s workplace to pick her up, during which a verbal altercation ensued. This caused Tony to leave and return to his apartment. Tony said when he arrived, Ja’Toni had already found transportation to where he was and started striking him multiple times, leaving visible marks on his arm. Then, officers spoke with Ja’Toni, who told them that Tony attempted to drive away with her leg still in the car, which angered her. Ja’Toni called an Uber and returned to The Arbours of Hermitage to wait for him to show up. She said when he arrived, she started hitting him until her boyfriend intervened. Ja’Toni Clay was deemed the primary aggressor and was then taken into custody for domestic assault and not having a driver’s license.