Tag: No License

DUI: Marcelino Aranda Jaimes scores 0.239% BAC after hitting another vehicle’s side mirrors

E.Z Emerson

34-year-old Marcelino Aranda Jaimes was involved in a car accident on Reeves Road on July 21st. Following the collision, the other involved driver followed Jaimes to Antioch Pike, where officers were later dispatched. Officers learned the crash involved the vehicles’ side mirrors hitting each other from opposite directions. A third party had to pull their car in front of Jaimes to stop him in the parking lot. Then, with Spanish interpretation, Jaimes told officers he did not pull over due to traffic concerns. As officers spoke to Jaimes they noticed he showed signs of impairment before he admitted to consuming two beers “Now.” He then consented to sobriety tests, and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Jaimes agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.239 BAC%. Officers later discovered he had no valid driver’s license. Jaimes was then taken into custody for driving under the influence, having no valid driver’s license, and leaving the scene of an accident.

DUI: Jose Miranda swerves on I-24 East, tells police he was “just trying to make it home”

Brodie Martin

54-year-old Jose Miranda was seen failing to maintain his lane on I-24 East on July 14th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. When officers attempted to approach the vehicle, Miranda started driving again before stopping a few feet from where he was parked. Officers approached the car again and made Miranda roll his window down so they could place his vehicle in park. While doing this, officers observed that Miranda smelt of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication. Officers then asked Miranda to step out of his car so they could transport him to a well-lit parking lot. Once there, officers asked Miranda to perform sobriety tests, which he consented to. Miranda then admitted that he had two beers and was “Just trying to make it home.” Miranda also informed officers about an injury to his leg. Miranda showed multiple signs of impairment, so he was taken into custody. While in custody, officers found that he had no driver’s license and identified him by his passport. Miranda was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence and driving without a driver’s license.

Keyanthony Stewart fails to stop at stop sign, caught with 171 grams of marijuana

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Keyanthony Stewart failed to stop at a stop sign at the 11th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue intersection on July 13th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop on Korean Veterans Boulevard, near 6th Avenue South. Officers approached the passenger side and noticed a strong marijuana odor from the vehicle. Officers asked him to exit his red 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 and, upon exiting, immediately detained him. Officers then searched Stewart and his vehicle, during which they discovered a total of 171 grams of marijuana inside a gray backpack, a digital scale, multiple plastic baggies, and a total of $257. Then, officers discovered that he had no valid driver’s license. Stewart was taken into custody for not having a valid driver’s license, the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and possession with intent on July 14th.

Underage DUI: Axel Gutierrez crashes into yard, hides Glock in trashcan after drinking BuzzBall

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Axel Gutierrez had a single-vehicle accident near Foster Avenue and Peachtree Street on June 16th. While officers were on the way to the location, they read the call text stating that the call-taker heard a male say, “Hide the gun under the seat.” The call text also stated that a witness observed the driver, Gutierrez, and his passenger walk to a trashcan to throw something away.  When officers arrived, they noticed Gutierrez standing on the sidewalk talking to Officer Ranaudo, who told them that he saw Gutierrez in the driver’s seat with the engine on while it was on top of the fence. Then, officers spoke with Gutierrez’s passenger, who initially stated they did not hide anything in the trashcan or say anything about hiding a gun under the seat. During their interaction, Gutierrez had a slight alcoholic odor and showed signs of intoxication before refusing to answer their questions and becoming belligerent.  Officers tried to handcuff Gutierrez, but he resisted. While detaining him, the witness returned to the scene, advising officers that she saw him drive into a soccer goal and drag it until he hit the fence, where the car stopped. Then, she said she saw them run to a trashcan and return to the vehicle. When officers searched the trashcan, they retrieved a Glock 48, which Gutierrez’s passenger said belonged to Gutierrez. Officers later located a BuzzBallz cocktail near the crash site and discovered that Gutierrez did not have a valid driver’s license. Gutierrez was taken into custody for evidence tampering, resisting arrest, underage alcohol consumption, not having a valid driver’s license, weapon possession while under the influence, and driving under the influence.

DUI: Jovani Gonzalez blows .262% BAC after being found passed out drunk in his car

Brodie Martin

28-year-old Jovani Gonzalez was found sleeping in his car at the Chase Bank parking lot late on April 28th. When officers arrived, they found Gonzalez asleep in his vehicle with the keys in the ignition and the vehicle in drive. Officers could not wake him even after numerous attempts, so paramedics were contacted. A paramedic was able to put the car in park and wake Gonzalez with a sternum rub. Officers then made contact with Gonzalez and noticed a strong smell of alcohol coming from his person. While speaking to Gonzalez, officers saw a closed 750ml bottle of 1800 Tequila on the passenger side floor, along with another empty beer bottle. According to officers, about 15 empty beer bottles were in the truck bed. When asked how much alcohol he had consumed, Gonzalez stated, “Three to four beers,” leading to the request for some field sobriety tests. Gonzalez consented to the sobriety tests but ended up performing poorly. Gonzalez performed a breathalyzer test with the final result being a .262% BAC. Gonzalez was asked for his driver’s license but told officers that he didn’t have one or any other form of identification. Jovani Gonzalez was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving without a driver’s license, and possessing an open alcohol container.

DUI: Matias Choc-Botzoc blows 0.180% BAC after fleeing police in his Toyota Corolla

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Matias Choc-Botzoc drank while swerving in his Toyota Corolla on Old Hickory Boulevard late April 24th. Officers observed this and activated their emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop near Gallatin Pike South. However, Choc-Botzoc refused to comply and sped off onto Dupont Avenue until he got to his residence. Officers approached the driver’s side and noticed he reeked of alcohol. During their interaction, officers asked if Choc-Botzoc saw their sirens, to which he replied yes and admitted to consuming four beers. They then had him perform sobriety tests, where he showed multiple signs of impairment. After this, officers discovered that Choc-Botzoc did not have a valid driver’s license. After being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.180% BAC. Choc-Botzoc was taken into custody for driving under the influence, not having a valid driver’s license and evading arrest.

DUI: Samuel Nissen drinks one craft beer before crashing car on I-24 East

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Samuel Allen Nissen was involved in a two-car accident on I-24 East near exit 54 on March 24th. When detectives arrived, they spoke with Nissen and discovered he was the driver. He told them that he did not have a valid driver’s license. While Nissen was speaking, officers noticed that he showed multiple signs of impairment and asked him to take sobriety tests. Nissen consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After explaining implied consent, Nissen agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.026 BAC%. He was Mirandized and then admitted to drinking one craft beer but could not remember what size, brand, or how strong it was. Nissen was taken into custody for driving without a valid license and driving under the influence.

Schlai Davis punches Taco Bell employee during argument in drive-thru

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Schlai Lynrie Davis had an altercation with Cameron Hurt, a Taco Bell employee at the Old Hickory Boulevard location, at the drive-thru window in the early hours of March 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hurt, who advised that he and Davis had a dispute over an order. Davis reached through the window and grabbed the food bag during the argument. Hurt attempted to stop Davis as she grabbed the food, so she responded by punching him in the face. After the investigation, a warrant was issued for Davis’ arrest. Later, on March 27th, Davis was seen speeding down I-40. Officers conducted speed enforcement when they observed her going 90 mph in a 55-mph zone and initiated a traffic stop. During questioning, it was discovered that Davis did not have a valid driver’s license. Davis was taken into custody for driving without a valid license and assault on March 27th.

DUI: Marco Castro-Imperial crashes into wood line near I-24 East after drinking 7 Michelob Ultras

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Marco Antonio Castro Imperial drove his blue 2003 Mini Cooper off the roadway, crashing into the wood line near I-24 East at mile marker 38.6 in the early hours of March 23rd. Officers were on a traffic stop when this occurred right behind their patrol car, so they approached and spoke with Castro-Imperial, who was visibly intoxicated. Then, officers noticed seven empty Michelob Ultras on the passenger side floorboard and asked him to exit the vehicle for sobriety tests. Castro-Imperial consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Officers also found a bag of marijuana and discovered that Castro-Imperial did not have a valid driver’s license. He was detained and refused to provide a chemical sample after being informed of implied consent. So, officers obtained a search warrant and transported Castro-Imperial to Saint Thomas Mid-Town for a blood draw. Castro-Imperial was then taken into custody for driving under the influence, driving without a valid license, and simple possession.

DUI: David Robles blows .127% BAC after crashing into parked car

Lashaya Williams

23-year-old David Robles was booked on March 17th for causing an accident on Edmondson Pike. An off-duty officer witnessed Robles crash into a parked car that was beside him. The witness stated that he saw multiple open beer cans in Robles’ vehicle. Officials could smell alcohol coming from Robles breath as he spoke and asked him to consent to sobriety tests, which he performed poorly, and he was taken into custody. Robles later blew a .127% BAC on a breathalyzer at booking.