26-year-old James Douglas Burks was speeding on I-24 East near miler marker 55 on June 23rd, 2023. Officers observed him going 95 mph in a 55 mph zone in his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and conducted a traffic stop. Burks was cited for the incident and booked on the citation for speeding on April 17th, 2024.
67-year-old Joe Lee Sparks was speeding on I-24 East near mile marker 55.8 around 12:19 a.m. on April 6th. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed his Nissan Murano going 86 mph in a 70 mph zone, weaving in and out of traffic. Officers activated their sirens, and Sparks pulled over to the right shoulder of Exit 57, Haywood Lane, ramp, partially in the travel lane. Before officers approached, they instructed Sparks to pull directly in front of them. Sparks exited his Murano without being instructed to, so officers asked him to return to his vehicle, where they informed him why they stopped him. Sparks told them his wife had to use the restroom, causing him to speed. As officers spoke with Sparks, they noticed he had a slight alcoholic odor, so they asked if he had anything to drink. He admitted to having one beer and later told them he had a mixed cocktail. Sparks showed numerous signs of intoxication while he explained that he and his wife were heading home from a family gathering at his sister-in-law’s. Officers asked him, using a scale from 1-10, to grade himself on his impairment level, to which he replied, “Three.” Then, Sparks consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being explained implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. Sparks was taken into custody for driving under the influence and speeding.
28-year-old Tomalic Daequawn Reid was speeding on I-65 North on June 17th, 2023. Officers observed him going 79 mph in a 55 mph zone. Officers then conducted a traffic stop and cited Reid for the incident. He failed to pay the fine or appear in court by August 18th, 2023. So, a warrant was issued for Reid’s arrest. Reid was booked on the citation on March 25th.
22-year-old Master Rainer was issued a citation after officers caught him speeding down I-40 in his 2017 Acura TLX on July 22nd, 2023. Rainer failed to appear in court for the citation, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Rainer was booked on the citation on March 17th, 2024.
51-year-old Jordan Giron was speeding, going 80 mph in a 50-mph zone near Murfreesboro Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard in the early hours of March 9th. When officers observed this, they initiated a traffic stop and noticed a holster for a handgun in the passenger’s seat as they approached Giron’s car. Officers ordered Giron to exit his vehicle, during which he stumbled. Giron showed multiple signs of intoxication, so officers asked him to take sobriety field tests. Giron consented and performed poorly on the sobriety tests. After being informed of implied consent and deemed too impaired to operate his car, Giron agreed to provide a blood sample. Giron was taken into custody for driving under the influence and speeding.
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.
44-year-old Shaun Gross was speeding at 90 mph in a 70 mph zone in his Ford F-150 just after 6 p.m. Monday when he was observed by THP State Trooper Tyler Duncan swerving between lanes. During a subsequent traffic stop, Gross reportedly was visibly intoxicated with red, bloodshot eyes. He initially denied consuming any alcohol but later admitted to drinking “a little margarita an hour or two” before driving. Gross performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody and charged with DUI. In addition to alcohol, Gross stated he was taking prescribed Adderall, along with medication for anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia.
23-year-old Jaelin Areanna Gillard was speeding on Andrew Jackson Parkway on the afternoon of April 24th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. Gillard could not provide valid insurance and was cited. She failed to appear in court on August 18th. Gillard was taken into custody for speeding and not having insurance on December 16th
23-year-old Abdirizak Suleiman was booked on a citation on December 15th when officers observed him recklessly driving, weaving in and out of traffic lanes, and speeding at I-40 East on May 4th. He was seen in a White 2020 Honda Civic doing 90mph in a 70 mph lane.
22-year-old Taiwo Ojo-Daniel was speeding down I-40 East on June 8th. Officers noticed this and conducted a traffic stop. Ojo-Daniel could not provide proof of insurance; his registration had expired, and the tags did not belong to his car. He was cited for unlawful removal, financial responsibility law, expired registration, and speeding. Ojo-Daniel failed to appear in court and was taken into custody for the violations on December 8th.
