39-year-old Reginald Nesmith was jailed on March 3rd when the owner of Pressuh Taste of Heaven reported that Nesmith was attempting to fight other patrons at the nightclub. Nesmith was visibly intoxicated and was belligerent in the way he spoke with officers and did not follow directions after officers advised him to stay off the property.
Author: Diamond Cooper
Lee Ayala charged with reckless driving after popping wheelie on Fort Campbell Boulevard
28-year-old Lee Ayala was jailed on March 4th when police pulled him over for popping a wheelie on Fort Boulevard. Police were parked at Tiny Town Road and Fort Campbell Boulevard conducting speed enforcement when they saw Ayala pop a wheelie on a red motorcycle. Officers observed Ayala speed away, weaving through traffic at 82 mph, placing other motorists in danger. Ayala was taken into custody for reckless driving.
Donnell Mangum accuses girlfriend of infidelity, threatens to punch her
35-year-old Donnell Mangum was jailed on December 31st, 2023, for assaulting his girlfriend on Dunbrook Drive. Jeanette Paul told police that her boyfriend accused her of cheating on him. Paul advised that Mangum grabbed her by her wrist and took her phone to see if she had been talking to other men. Jeanette advised that she gave Mangum time to cool down, and later, they went to see the decorations downtown. While Jeanette was driving home, she and Mangum began arguing again. During this argument, Mangum said, “If you don’t stop, then I am two and a half seconds away from punching you in the face.” Jeanette continued driving to Mangum’s house, dropping him off and calling the police. Mangum was taken into custody on December 31st, 2023.
DUI: Latoshia Vanpelt found passed out drunk in front of McDonald’s
45-year-old Latoshia Vanpelt was jailed on February 17th when police were flagged down at North 2nd Street. A male informed officers that a white vehicle was stopped in front of McDonald’s. Officers pulled behind the car and observed the light turn green. The vehicle did not move despite the light becoming green. Officers approached the car, tapped on the driver’s side window, and found Vanpelt asleep in the driver’s seat. Eventually, Vanpelt opened the door while the vehicle was still in drive, and the vehicle moved forward a few feet. Vanpelt then put the car in park and stated she was getting off from work at Richland Healthcare Center in Nashville. Vanpelt exited her vehicle to perform sobriety tests when officers smelled alcohol coming from her body. Vanpelt performed poorly on sobriety tests and was placed into custody for Driving under the influence.
Soldier Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar assaults wife for looking through his phone
22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar was jailed on February 17th after an anonymous caller reported that they heard a female screaming and a male threatening her at the Northpark Commons Apartments. When officers arrived, Jade Hanes came running out in distress, saying that her husband had been drinking and assaulted her. Hanes explained to officers that she found something in Jesus’ phone while he was asleep. When Jade woke Jesus, he became extremely upset, hit her, and began to strangle her. Jade stated that she was able to get away and locked herself in the bathroom, but her husband was able to get in. Jesus then pushed her against the wall and hit her again. When police questioned Jesus, he was unsteady on his feet, had red glossy eyes, and slurred his words. Jesus explained that he and his wife were arguing and added that he has attempted to file for divorce three times. Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar was taken into custody for domestic assault on February 17th.
DUI: Michael Trottman backs into guard rail after having one drink
Officers found 45-year-old Michael Trottman attempting to push the back end of his vehicle off the guard rail at Kennedy Lane on February 17th. The car was still in drive, with the driver’s side back tire moving fast. Trottman explained that he was backing up from the travel lodge entrance when he backed up onto the guard rail, lifting his back tires off the ground. Officers smelled a powerful odor of alcohol coming from Trottman’s body, and Trottman was having a hard time standing up straight without losing balance. Trottman told officers that he had one drink with a friend and consented to sobriety tests. Trottman then performed poorly and stated that he couldn’t do it even if he were sober. Trottman was then taken into custody, and an open bottle of vodka was found on the passenger floorboard.
Taylor Ray threatens to kill himself after assaulting father during argument
30-year-old Taylor Ray was booked on February 9th for assaulting his father on Excell Road. Police were met by Taylor’s parents, Jerry Ray and Mrs. Ray, who alleged an assault occurred between Jerry and their son Taylor. According to Mr. and Mrs. Ray. they received a text message from Taylor stating that he locked himself in the bathroom with a handgun and wanted to kill himself. Officers attempted to contact Taylor, fearing for his safety, but Taylor had put a dresser against his door, barricading himself inside. Further investigation discovered that an argument between the father and son occurred, which turned physical. Taylor slammed a door during the argument, breaking the handle and creating a hole in the door. Taylor then confronted his father with a “bearhug” and shoved him to the couch. Taylor refused to open the door for officers, and negotiation took place for approximately a half hour before Taylor was taken into custody for assault.
DUI: Jeffrey Waller found unconscious in vehicle on I-24
45-year-old Jeffrey Waller was jailed on February 7th after officers observed him parked on the right shoulder of I-24. When officers arrived, they noticed the driver and passenger slumped over sleeping. Officers knocked and banged on the window to wake them, but neither of them would wake up. Officers called for another unit and an ambulance and finally got into the vehicle. The passenger woke up once the police got inside the vehicle. Officers had to administer Narcan and sternum rubs until the driver finally awoke. Waller was identified as the driver. Waller was slurring his speech and seemed very incoherent. Waller nearly fell out of the vehicle while exiting and could not hold himself up. Waller was drooling as officers helped him walk to the patrol vehicle. Waller was taken into custody and was transported to Tennova for a suspected overdose. Waller was charged with DUI on February 7th.
Christopher Duggins jailed after attempting to remove seats of repossessed car
40-year-old Christopher Duggins was jailed on February 7th after stealing from Wolff Auto Sales on Providence Boulevard. The complainant stated that Duggins took the third-row seat out of a vehicle they had repossessed from him. The complainant explained she allowed Duggins to get his property out of the car. She said Duggins was upset and believed they lied about him not making payments. Duggins then attempted to remove the seats from the vehicle. Duggins only managed to take out the third-row seats before she called 911. The seats were estimated to cost $2,000 to be replaced.
DUI: Chance Decker caught driving his Dodge Ram while smoking marijuana
28-year-old Chance Decker was jailed on the night of December 31st, 2023, for driving recklessly on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and 101st Airborne Division. Officers pulled over a silver Dodge Ram pickup truck for driving without lights on. Officers could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle as they approached it. Decker consented to perform field sobriety tests, which he did poorly on. In Decker’s car, officers found a cigarette with a green leafy substance inside. The substance field tested positive for THC/Marijuana. Decker was then read implied consent and refused to provide a blood sample. A search warrant was secured, and officers acquired a blood sample from Decker. Decker was placed into custody and charged with DUI.
Grace Standridge assaults boyfriend, destroys his $2,000 phone during altercation
22-year-old Grace Standridge assaulted her boyfriend, Levar B., and destroyed his phone at their home on Fairview Lane on December 31st, 2023. Levar told police that he and Grace had gotten into an altercation when she pushed him, causing him to fall backward. Then, while upstairs, Standridge threw his Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 against a wall, damaging the screen. Levar stated he bought the phone for $2,013. Levar added that while he was lying on the couch, Grace came downstairs and began hitting him. Levar showed officers video footage of the incident. According to Levar, the two went upstairs, and she started hitting him again. Standridge was taken into custody and charged with two counts of domestic assault.
Stephanie McCracken attacks her sister
39-year-old Stephanie McCracken was jailed on February 4th after assaulting her sister on LaLonde Circle. Savana Taylor told police that she and her sister had gotten into an argument. During the argument, Savana grabbed her by the neck and strangled her, constricting her airway. Savana added that she was also hit several times in the face. Officers observed a bloody nose and red marks on her neck, consistent with being strangled. McCracken was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
DUI: David Huynh drives through McGregor Park after drinking 2 beers at Electric Cowboy
22-year-old David Huynh was jailed on February 4th when officers observed a dark-colored vehicle driving through the grass into McGregor Park. The car then pulled out in front of officers who were stationary in the Electric Cowboy parking lot. Officers performed a traffic stop on the vehicle at North Riverside Drive/North 2nd Street. Officers asked Huynh how many drinks he had, and Huynh advised officers that he had two beers at the troubled Electric Cowboy before driving. Huynh then performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
Kelsey Ann Smith assaults boyfriend during heated argument
27-year-old Kelsey Ann Smith was jailed on February 4th after assaulting her boyfriend on Jack Miller Boulevard. Charles Winters stated that he and Smith got into a heated argument, and she slapped him. Officers observed redness on Winter’s chest, which he said was from being pushed during the argument. Smith was then placed into custody and transported to Montgomery County Jail.
Mike Santiago booked on 2023 warrant for stealing woman’s gun
27-year-old Mike Santiago was booked on an outstanding warrant from March 27th, 2023, when he stole a .38 Smith and Wesson. On March 7th, 2023, Ann Hibler allowed Santiago to use her vehicle while she was away at rehab. Santiago told Hibler that he took her gun out of the car and put it in her storage unit. Hibler looked but didn’t find her gun in her vehicle or the storage unit. She was later notified that the firearm had been pawned on March 14th, 2023, at Cowboy Dan’s Trading Post & Pawn on Dover Road. Hibler’s gun was valued at $2,500.
Stephon Newby hides from police inside Kroger, tells police people are trying to kill him
26-year-old Stephon Newby was jailed on February 3rd after hiding from officers inside the Kroger on Madison Street. Officers could smell alcohol coming from his breath as he told them that someone was trying to kill him. While officers talked to Newby, he would repeatedly state that customers walking by were trying to kill him. Officers determined Newby was a danger to himself and placed him in custody for public intoxication.
Jacey Forsgren drunkenly throws cup of water at Smoove’s Grill security guard
24-year-old Jacey Forsgren was booked on an outstanding warrant from June 17th, 2023, when she threw a cup of water at a security guard at Smoove’s Grill on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Joseph Smith told police that he was asked to check on a female who had vomited in the bathroom. Mr. Smith found Forsgren in the parking lot. Smith was speaking with Forsgren when she became agitated and threw a cup of water at him. Forsgren admitted to being drunk and throwing the cup of water at Mr. Smith. Jacey Forsgren was taken into custody for assault on January 26th.
Lateisha Malesko booked after sending woman sexual messages on social media
30-year-old Lateisha Malesko was booked on January 18th after sending sexually explicit messages to Kannah Adams through social media. Ms. Malesko and Ms. Adams share custody of a child. Ms. Adams told Ms. Malesko not to contact her unless it was in reference to the child. On January 1st, Adams reported that Malesko was still contacting her. Malesko was later booked for harassment on January 18th.
Vincent Hope assaults girlfriend after she admits to cheating on him
23-year-old Vincent Hope was booked on January 18th for assaulting his girlfriend after she told him that she had cheated. Lori Stewart told officers that she and Vincent began arguing after he brought her home from being out drinking. When Lori told Vincent that she cheated on him, he grabbed her by her neck as they stood in the kitchen. He was still distraught when he let go of her and restrained himself from assaulting her further. There is no prior domestic history between the two. Vincent Hope was taken into custody for domestic assault on January 18th.
Natasha Johnson punches ex-husband, attempts to crash car during argument
38-year-old Natasha Johnson was jailed on January 18th for assaulting her ex-husband. Clifford Johnson told police he was picking up his daughter from a dental appointment. While driving, he and Natasha began to argue in the car. Natasha then threw a cup at Clifford, which hit him in the shoulder. She then threw a second cup at him, but she missed, and the metal cup cracked the windshield. Clifford told police that Natasha then punched him in the face multiple times. Then, Clifford ended up running off the road and nearly into the grass on 101st due to Natasha grabbing the steering wheel and pulling it downward. Clifford stated that Natasha then grabbed his glasses and broke them in her hands.
According to Natasha, she punched Clifford three or four times in the face, but she never hit him with the cup because she missed, and it hit the windshield. Natasha also admitted to grabbing the steering wheel and advised that she intended to damage his car. Due to their child being in the backseat during the time of this reckless behavior, it was determined that the child was placed in danger.
