Sunshine Mills caught driving with fake license plate, tells officers she got it from “A guy off the street”

21-year-old Sunshine Mills drove a Chevy Malibu with a fake blue Tennessee license plate near Dickerson Pike on March 13th. After observing this, officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the stop, Mills told them that she knew the tag was fake, adding that she bought it from “a guy off the street.” The forged license plate had the words “display” on it with the license plate sticker that belonged to her 2007 Buick. Officers then discovered that Mills’ license was currently suspended. Mills was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license and altering the plate.

Mohamed Al Sabeel found overdosing on Fentanyl in Dodge Challenger

21-year-old Mohamed Al Sabeel overdosed inside his Dodge Challenger near Twice Daily on West End Avenue early February 19th. A concerned citizen observed this and alerted the authorities. NFD and EMS personnel arrived and found Al Sabeel foaming at the mouth as they pulled him out of his car and placed him in an ambulance. Officers were informed about the overdose and conducted an inventory search of the Challenger before it was towed. During the search, officers located a Glock 19 behind the passenger seat, and a white, unknown substance spread throughout the vehicle. Al Sabeel was transported to Saint Thomas Midtown for further medical assistance. The nurses told police that he was an addict who had relapsed on Fentanyl. Al Sabeel was taken into custody for possessing a weapon while being under the influence and driving with a suspended license on March 7th.

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

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.

DUI: Trevor Duke crashes into pole after drinking at Nashville Predators game

26-year-old Trevor Duke had a car accident near McGavock Pike and Briley Parkway early March 6th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Duke, who advised that he had swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle and struck a pole. Duke reeked of alcohol as officers asked for his driver’s credentials. Duke then admitted to drinking multiple alcoholic beverages at Scoreboard Bar and Grill, where he works. Duke also stated he also attended the Nashville Predators hockey game and consumed more alcohol there as well. Duke consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and refused to provide a blood or breath sample after being explained implied consent. Officers discovered Duke’s license had been suspended, and his vehicle registration had expired in January 2023. Duke was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent violation, driving on a suspended license, and driving or moving an unregistered vehicle.

DUI: Justin Haynes tells police “I have already been drinking this evening”

28-year-old Justin Haynes drove his car with a flat tire at Buena Vista Pike on February 24th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop before the Overlook Ridge Apartments. They approached the driver’s side and asked him to roll down his window, which he did after rolling down a backseat window by mistake. Haynes told them he was coming from a family event at O’Charlie’s and trying to pull over to service his car. He was unsure of his whereabouts as they asked him to provide his driver’s credentials, and then they were notified about his suspended license. They asked him to exit his car to perform sobriety tests, but he refused, stating, “I have already been drinking this evening.” Officers saw an empty Four Loko can and Mike’s Hard Lemonade behind the passenger’s seat before Mirandizing him. Haynes agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.13 BAC%, and then he was taken into custody for driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

Deandrecus Ford caught driving stolen Audi A5 without a license

31-year-old Deandrecus Ford was jailed on February 19th when officers observed an Audi A5 with no tags driving on Glastonbury Road toward Massman Drive. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and Ford could not provide a registration. It was also discovered that Mr. Ford was driving on a suspended license. Officers ran the vehicle’s VIN and determined the car was stolen out of Memphis on February 17th. Ford was taken into custody and said he purchased the car from a friend for $900. A search of the vehicle yielded one marijuana bud and a digital scale. Officers also located an open bottle of Jack Daniels in the car. Ford admitted to knowing it was there from the day before. In the trunk of the vehicle, officers located signs for “Shelandra Ford” for office in Shelby County. Mr. Ford told officers that it was his mother. When officers called the unnamed victim, they accurately described Mr. Ford as the thief. The victim said he gave Mr. Ford a ride and stepped out of the vehicle to run something inside. When he came back out, the car was gone. The 2010 Audi A5 is valued at approximately $5,482. Mr. Ford has an extensive criminal history in Shelby County, including two robberies, two attempts at identity theft, burglary, theft, and multiple drug charges. Ford was taken into custody on February 19th for theft of a vehicle, drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.

19-year-old Marcus Mcclendon caught with over 100 grams of marijuana, blames brother

19-year-old Marcus Mcclendon was involved in a property damage crash on I-40 East late January 21st. Officers arrived and noticed a strong odor of marijuana as they approached the driver’s side. They asked him when was the last he smoked, and he stated that his brother had smoked in the car two days ago. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded 113 grams of marijuana and a firearm with an extended magazine in the trunk. Officers also noticed Mcclendon’s license was suspended. Mcclendon was taken into custody for possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm with intent, and driving with a suspended license.

Adrian Armstrong stabs man multiple times, locks him in vehicle during argument

35-year-old Adrian Armstong had an altercation with his friend, Justin Screws, inside his car on Patio Drive in the early hours of February 4th. Armstrong opened his door as officers arrived and nodded at them, saying, “Over there,” before pulling into and parking in a nearby driveway. The resident at the location told officers they had never seen Screws or Armstrong before the incident. Officers approached Armstrong’s vehicle and heard Screws yelling for help from inside the car. Armstrong claimed that Screws had tried to rob him at knifepoint. They detained Armstrong, noticed Screws covered in blood, and then assisted him in exiting the vehicle.

Screws advised them that he and Joseph Mungenast called Armstrong for a ride since they were supposed to work together. When Armstrong picked him and Mungenast up, an argument sparked between Screws and Armstrong regarding the title of his vehicle. Armstrong accused Screws or Mungenast of taking his vehicle title during the argument. Then, Screws explained that Armstrong became angry and struck him in the face. Screws also noted that Armstrong had a knife, but he did not initially believe Armstrong had stabbed him. Screws said that he was screaming for help when officers arrived, but he could not be heard because he was locked inside Armstrong’s vehicle that has tinted windows. Mr. Mungenast stated that Screws and Armstrong argued, then Armstrong stabbed Screws and punched him repeatedly in the face.

Armstrong told officers that he had given the men a ride, and they had left a bag in the car, so he asked them to get it. Then, he claimed Screws pulled a long-fixed blade that resembled a gun and threatened him with it. So Armstrong locked the door, hindering Screws from exiting the car. Armstrong then began fighting Screws for the knife before he struck him in the face and took it from him. Armstrong stated he remained on the scene to talk to the police. Officers observed the injuries from both parties and spoke to witnesses, who had only seen the car rocking but did not hear any commotion. Officers located a green “Karambit” knife in the center console of Armstrong’s car and deemed him the primary aggressor. Armstrong was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, driving with a suspended license, and aggravated kidnapping.

Tyzek Mccorkle booked for driving on suspended license since 2021

21-year-old Tyzek Reese Mccorkle drove through a red light at the Harding Place and Belle Meade Boulevard intersection in August 2021. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and were advised that his license was suspended. Mccorkle was cited for the violation but failed to book himself. This resulted in him being taken into custody on a bench warrant for driving with a suspended license on January 30, 2024.

Sam Bunch held hostage by man he crashed into and fled

24-year-old Sam Bunch was involved in a car accident on Murfreesboro Pike, near Rural Hill Road, where he hit Ayodele Adewui’s vehicle and fled without exchanging information on the night of January 13th. Officers were dispatched to Bell Road and Zelida Avenue, spoke with both parties and were advised that Bunch had taken off in his truck after colliding with Adewui. Adewui stated that he followed Bunch until he stopped due to traffic, entered his truck, and told him that he was staying inside the vehicle while holding his phone until the authorities arrived. Then, they pulled into a nearby parking lot. Bunch admitted to fleeing and being the at-fault driver. Officers noticed that Bunch’s license had suspended status when verifying his identification. Bunch was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident and driving with a suspended license.