Tag: Ryan Worstall

DUI: MMA Fighter Matt Carey falls asleep after causing crash on I-24 East

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old MMA Fighter Matthew Carey was involved in a two-vehicle crash on I-24 East in the early hours of March 6th. Medical personnel were on the scene, taking the involved parties to the ambulance for evaluation as detectives arrived. Officers observed Carey walking unsteadily and were told by the other driver that he was asleep after the collision. Medics also advised officers that Carey had been drinking. When questioned about it, Carey admitted to having drinks nearly three hours before the accident. Carey was transported to Skyline Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment. While there, officers Mirandized Carey, and he admitted to drinking at a work event. Officers discovered that Carey’s license had been suspended and informed him about implied consent. Carey then agreed to provide a blood sample. Carey was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence.

Samuel Pearson assaults police officer with hammer

E.Z Emerson

45-year-old Samuel Eugene Pearson swung a hammer at the residents of a Rock Creek Trace Drive home on January 29th. Officers arrived and tried to speak with Pearson, but he was uncooperative. He opened the door, saw the police officers, and tried to close the door quickly. Officer Worstall attempted to keep the door open when Pearson hit Worstall’s right index finger with a hammer. Pearson was taken into custody for the assault of an officer.

Judah Todd’s acid trip sidetracked by Metro Nashville Police

Jason Steen

19-year-old Judah Todd was found mid-morning Tuesday wandering the streets of North Nashville near Rowan & Revels Drive. Metro Police responded to the area after neighbors reported a ‘suspicious person’ walking in the roadway. He was talking to himself and acting erratically, according to first responders. The more they spoke to him, the more he walked in the roadway and ignored them. Officers eventually coaxed him into the back of a patrol car to keep him safe until medical arrived. When asked about his behavior, he disclosed he was tripping on ‘acid’/LSD. He refused all medical treatment multiple times and was eventually transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.