Franklin Attorney Dustin Ray Spain fails to appear in court after speeding in Tesla

42-year-old Dustin Ray Spain, owner of Grassland Financial Services, sped in his Tesla on Ashland City Highway near Old Hickory Boulevard early July 25th, 2023, according to police. Officers reportedly observed Spain traveling 68 mph in a 50 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop where they discovered his tags had been expired since May 2023. Spain was cited for speeding and having expired tags. Spain failed to appear for an October 2023 court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Dustin Spain was taken back into custody on March 7th.

Evelyn Araujo drives with expired tags, fails to appear in court

23-year-old Evelyn Miranda Araujo was driving on I-40 W with expired tags on July 16th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and cited her for the violation. Araujo failed to appear in court and was booked on a summons on December 2nd.

James Werdeniuk charged with DUI after speeding on Briley Parkway

42-year-old James Werdeniuk was traveling at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Briley Parkway on February 4, according to police. During a subsequent traffic stop, Werdeniuk reportedly had slurred speech and signs of apparent intoxication, including smelling of alcohol. Inside the vehicle was a four-pack of Southern Grist, and a bottle of Banana Split liquor. He showed multiple signs of impairment on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for DUI.