Tag: reckless driving

DUI: Brianna Cox speeds down I-24 East at 94 mph on suspended license

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Brianna Cox was seen driving 94mph in a 70mph zone on I-24 East on July 19th. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop. When Cox exited her car, she was seen stumbling to the rear of her car to meet with officers. Once officers began questioning her, they noticed that Cox reeked of alcohol. During the investigation, officers observed multiple signs of intoxication, so they prompted Cox to perform sobriety tests. Cox never gave officers an answer, so she was taken into custody for driving under the influence. After being taken into custody, Cox refused to provide blood and breath tests. Officers asked for Cox’s name and date of birth, and she stated that her name was Brianna Rucker, with a date of birth of July 12th, 2001. Officers conducted an arrest search of her vehicle and found her actual ID. Officers also located an open container of a canned alcoholic cocktail and a plastic cup that smelt like an alcoholic beverage. It was later observed that Cox’s temporary tag on her vehicle was drawn over on a date different from the original. Officers ran Cox’s license and discovered that it was suspended. Brianna Cox was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, suspended license, no registration, open container, reckless driving, and criminal trespassing.

DUI: Shemar Robinson nearly hits taxi, points guns at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar security

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Shemar Robinson was spotted driving recklessly and pointing weapons at security at the Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar on Broadway on July 22nd. Police officers were near the Tin Roof on Broadway when they saw Robinson driving at high speed and approaching the intersection at 4th Avenue South. They also observed Robinson veering off the road and almost hitting a taxi van in the parking lane as he drove through the intersection. Robinson then stopped at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, where officers saw him getting out of his vehicle and yelling at the bar’s security staff. The officers approached Robinson, suspecting that he was armed. Robinson then revealed two firearms and progressed towards the security staff. Observing Robinson’s body language, the officers drew their weapons, at which point he stopped and complied with the officers. Robinson informed the officers that his girlfriend could drive his vehicle so it wouldn’t be towed. Robinson then admitted that he was the only one intoxicated and that she was sober so she could drive the vehicle. Robinson was then taken into custody for possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Genaro Guevara races down Gallatin Pike at 100mph in Camaro LT1, tells police he was “Just Driving”

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Genaro Tellez Guevara was observed speeding, following another vehicle, appearing to race in his Red Camaro LT1 near the Hart Lane and Gallatin Pike intersection late June 27th. Officers observed them going 100 mph in a 40-mph zone, during which Guevara weaved in and out of traffic, disregarding other drivers. Then, officers caught up to him and conducted a traffic stop. Guevara told police he didn’t know the other driver and that he was “just driving.” Guevara was cited for the incident that day. Guevara was later booked on the citation of drag racing and reckless driving on July 5th.

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.

Doneecia Johnson booked for pervious warrants after stealing $72 worth of merchandise at T.J. Maxx

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

20-year-old Doneecia Johnson was seen stealing from the T.J. Maxx on Opry Mills Drive on June 25th. Employees at the T.J. Maxx notified the officers that Johnson was hiding and concealing items while shopping. A member of store security told law enforcement that they kept an eye on Johnson as she moved around the store and observed that she only paid for one item at the register but walked out with several other items. Officers approached Johnson in the parking lot and found that she had a plastic bag containing various items from T.J. Maxx. When officers told Johnson about the situation, she could only provide proof of one purchase in the bag. The stolen items were recovered and confirmed to be worth $72.01. It was also found that Johnson had an outstanding warrant for reckless driving, so she was taken into custody for theft, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license.

Marcus Jackson nearly hits officers while speeding

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Marcus Bernard Jackson was observed driving a red 2016 Nissan Altima on a closed road near 6th Avenue South and Demonbreun Street late June 23rd. Additional officers were called for assistance with an intoxicated driver, later identified as Jackson. When they arrived, they were advised that Jackson was speeding down Demonbreun Street and nearly struck officers who were signaling him to stop. After Jackson exited the car, he was detained until additional units got there. Responding officers requested him to perform sobriety tests; he agreed and showed multiple signs of impairment and reeked of alcohol. Jackson denied drinking and refused to submit a chemical sample for testing. Jackson was taken then into custody for reckless driving, driving under the influence, disobeying traffic laws, and an implied consent violation.

Moises Noyola speeds 85 mph in 55 mph zone

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Noyola Moises was observed speeding on I-440 East near Mile Marker 6.6 late May 17th. Officers noticed Moises going 85 mph in a 55 mph zone and using the emergency lane to pass other vehicles, so they conducted a traffic stop. They discovered he did not have insurance or a valid driver’s license and issued him a citation. Moises was booked on the citations of not having a driver’s license, evidence of compliance violation, and reckless driving on June 10th.

Ifrah Sultan speeds down Church Street, uses oncoming lane to pass car

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Ifrah Sultan was observed speeding near 1st Avenue North and Church Street on August 3rd, 2023. Officers noticed she passed another motorist using the oncoming traffic lane, going 45 mph in a 30-mph zone. This prompted officers to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate Drive. Officers cited Sultan for the occurrence that day. Then, after failing to appear in court, Sultan was booked on the citation of reckless driving on June 4th, 2024.

Ricky Kidd II charged with reckless endangerment after interstate crash

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Ricky Kidd II was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-24 West near Mile Marker 64.4 late Wednesday night. Officers observed Kidd speeding past them in his white Infiniti, making several lane changes without signaling before causing a collision with two other vehicles. They approached Kidd and detained him. Officers went to the other vehicles and discovered a 3-month-old with minor injuries from the crash. They spoke with Kidd, who admitted to seeing the police on the interstate, adding that he would not have stopped if they had activated their emergency equipment. When they spoke with the other drivers, they were advised that Kidd struck them while trying to change lanes. Kidd was taken into custody for reckless driving and reckless endangerment.

TSU student Cameron Foley crashes into police car while speeding in Dodge Challenger

E.Z Emerson

21-year-old Cameron Nicholas Foley, a student at Tennessee State University, sped past another driver using a turn-only lane near Jefferson Street and 28th Avenue North late April 19th. Officers observed him accelerating excessively in his red Dodge Challenger before they heard him collide with another vehicle, later identified as a metropolitan police car, near John A Merritt Boulevard. When officers approached the crash, Foley exited his car and reentered before they instructed him to get out. Foley was then cited for the incident and booked on the citation of reckless driving on May 10th.