DUI: Steven McIntosh drives Cadillac down Warfield Boulevard in the wrong lane

47-year-old Steven McIntosh was seen traveling in the wrong lane on Warfield Boulevard in a red Cadillac sedan on August 29th. Officers made contact with McIntosh at the Circle K parking lot on Warfield Boulevard. Officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol and other signs of intoxication. While speaking with McIntosh, officers reported that they observed several open alcohol containers on his passenger seat. McIntosh eventually admitted that he had consumed alcohol earlier in the day.

However, he never gave officers a clear time frame. McIntosh later consented to perform sobriety tests, but he showed multiple signs of impairment, so he was taken into custody. While in custody, McIntosh was read implied consent and refused to provide blood for testing. Following this, a search warrant was obtained for McIntosh’s blood, so he was transported to a hospital. While McIntosh was getting his blood taken, it was found that he had no valid driver’s license on file. McIntosh was later transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, open container, driving with no license, and an implied consent violation.

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DUI: Cory Roberts falls out of vehicle after drinking bag full of shooters

38-year-old Cory Roberts was seen stumbling and falling out of his vehicle after officers received a report of a drunk driver on Quarry Road on August 18th. Once officers approached Roberts, they reported that they smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from him. A search of Roberts’ vehicle revealed four open containers and a bag full of shooters in the passenger seat. Roberts refused to provide any chemical tests even after officers had received a warrant for a sample of his blood. Roberts was then taken into custody and charged with evidence tampering, implied consent, open container violation, and driving under the influence.

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DUI: Cedric Thomas crashes car on Highway 76 after drinking can of Corona beer

38-year-old Cedric Thomas was involved in a car crash on Highway 76 on August 17th. When officers made contact with Thomas, they observed that he smelled like an alcoholic beverage and was showing signs of intoxication. After agreeing to sobriety tests, Thomas showed several signs of impairment. Once officers read Thomas implied consent, he refused to provide them with any chemical sample, so he was taken into custody. While searching Thomas’s vehicle, officers found an empty can of Corona beer in his driver-side door. Thomas was later transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence and implied consent violation.

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DUI: Tyler Farrow speeds down Madison Street at 63 mph in his Ford F-150

30-year-old Tyler Jordan Farrow was speeding in his Ford F-150 on Madison Street late August 12th. Patrolling officers observed Farrow going 63 mph in a 35 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop. As officers spoke with Farrow, they noticed he showed signs of impairment and reeked of alcohol. When prompted, Farrow consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, Farrow refused to provide a chemical sample. In response, the police obtained a warrant for Farrow’s blood sample and transported him to the Sango ER, where he still declined to give them the sample. Officers later discovered that Farrow had a prior DUI conviction and a suspended license as of October 19th, 2022, for failing to pay fines. Farrow was taken into custody for tampering with evidence, speeding, driving under the influence, and driving on a suspended license on August 13th.

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DUI: Joseph Griggs hits concrete barrier during traffic stop over window tint

24-year-old Joseph Griggs was stopped for his window tint and an obstructed plate at the Crossland Avenue and Shearon Lane intersection on August 15th. While Griggs was pulling into Circle K for the traffic stop, he pulled in too far and bumped into a concrete pillar. Once officers came into contact with Griggs, they reported that they smelled the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. A test of Griggs’ window tint revealed that it was 17%. When officers asked Griggs for his ID, he handed them his passport and credit card. Officers again reported that they observed signs of impairment, so they prompted Griggs to perform sobriety tests. After refusing to participate in the sobriety tests, Griggs was taken into custody and charged with illegal window tint, driving under the influence, implied consent violation, and failing to display registration plates.

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DUI: Samuel Lovelace IV reverses off road & into ditch on Monroe Street

39-year-old Samuel Lovelace IV was caught driving under the influence after being involved in a single-car wreck on Monroe Street on July 23rd. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed a pickup truck had reversed into a ditch off the side of the road and into a fence. Officers then made contact and spoke with Lovelace IV, who told them he accidentally backed into the ditch. However, his story changed several times when asked why he was at the location. Officers then noticed Lovelace IV showed several indicators of intoxication. Lovelace IV rapidly changed topics multiple times while speaking with the police. Lovelace IV also quickly switched between being cooperative and being aggressive. When asked, Lovelace IV would not perform a sobriety test. Lovelace IV also did not agree to a blood sample, so he was transported to Sango ER, where a search warrant was executed for his blood. Lovelace IV also could not show proof of insurance. Lovelace IV was then deemed intoxicated and taken into custody for driving under the influence, exercising the car, and having no proof of insurance.

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BUI: Elijah Clayton flees police by jumping off officer’s boat during sobriety tests

25-year-old Elijah Clayton was seen boating under the influence and attempting to evade arrest on the Cumberland River on July 13th. Officers noticed a white man being towed behind the boat without a life jacket and another man operating the vessel wearing a multicolored life jacket. When officers turned on their patrol lights and stopped the boat, its occupants quickly began exiting. Officers then spoke with the boat operator, identified as Elijah Clayton.

Officers noticed he seemed intoxicated and had difficulty retrieving safety equipment when asked. Officers then asked Clayton to perform sobriety tests. However, when Clayton consented and got on their boat, he refused to sit or obey commands. Clayton then jumped off the officer’s boat, refused to listen to their commands, and attempted to flee on foot. After a pursuit, officers detained and arrested Clayton for violation of implied consent, boating under the influence, reckless operation, and evading arrest.

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DUI: James Powers runs stop sign at high speed after drinking 3 Angry Orchard Hard Ciders

27-year-old James Powers was caught driving recklessly and under the influence at the intersection of Commerce Street and South 2nd Street on July 7th. Officers observed Powers’ vehicle at Madison Street and Greenwood Avenue. They noticed that the vehicle passed through a stop sign at the intersection of Commerce Street and South 2nd Street at a high rate of speed without attempting to slow down or stop. Officers then initiated a traffic stop and contacted Powers, explaining the reason for the stop. However, they immediately noticed his droopy eyelids. When asked about his alcohol consumption, Powers admitted to officers that he had 3 Angry Orchard Hard Ciders before driving. After this, officers asked Powers to perform sobriety tests, which he agreed to. However, he performed poorly on all tests given, showing numerous indicators of intoxication. Officers deemed Powers to be intoxicated, and he was then taken into custody for driving under the influence, reckless driving, and running a stop sign.

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DUI: Travis Stansberry swerves between lanes after ingesting Fentanyl

39-year-old Travis Stansberry was seen swerving lanes in a black Chevy Silverado near Guthrie Highway and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on July 3rd. While looking for the vehicle, officers spotted it at a gas pump at Twice Daily on Alfred Thun Road. When officers made contact with Stansberry, he couldn’t stand or sit still and appeared to be twitching. Stansberry was asked to perform sobriety tests, consented, and performed poorly on them. Stansberry was then taken into custody. A search of Stansberry’s car revealed an empty Bahama Mama and Mike’s hard lemonade can inside the truck. Officers also found a folded piece of paper that contained fentanyl, two small bags with five pills of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, and a black bag with two glass pipes with burn marks and residue. Stansberry was taken into custody for simple possession, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, and implied consent violation.

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DUI: Kenneth Henderson caught driving down Franklin Street, tells officers he only had one beer

39-year-old Kenneth Henderson was said to be driving under the influence on Franklin Street on June 23rd. When officers conducted a traffic stop and approached Henderson, they observed several signs of intoxication. When asked about his condition, Henderson told officers that he only had one beer. Henderson agreed to perform sobriety tests but performed them poorly. Officers found an empty beer can and a bottle of whiskey in Henderson’s car during a probable cause search. Henderson told officers that the bottle of whiskey belonged to his wife. This, however, did not stop Henderson from being taken into custody. After officers read Henderson’s implied consent, he refused all chemical testing. Henderson was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence and implied consent.

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DUI: Charles Moore tells officers “You got me!” after failing sobriety tests

61-year-old Charles Moore was caught driving under the influence near Robb Avenue and Marion Street on June 12th. Officers observed a vehicle traveling with a non-functioning left tail light and conducted a traffic stop. Officers approached Moore and detected the scent of alcohol on his breath, along with other signs of intoxication. While Moore was speaking to officers, he admitted to having two shots of liquor before driving and agreed to do sobriety tests. After performing poorly on the sobriety tests, he told officers, “You got me!” and went on to say he had been drinking for a longer time than he had initially stated. Moore was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.

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DUI: Khristyna Hall collides with traffic pole, tells officers that she is somewhere in Nashville

41-year-old Khristyna Hall was seen hitting a traffic pole in a black Chevrolet Tahoe near Dunlop Lane and International Boulevard on June 12th. Officers arrived and observed the Tahoe with its reverse lights on. Officers approached the vehicle, knocked on the passenger side window, and asked Hall to exit. While interacting with Hall, officers reported that they immediately detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from her as well as the vehicle. As Hall struggled to maintain her balance, officers noticed other signs of intoxication. When officers asked Hall where she was headed, she stated that she lived in Murfreesboro and thought she was currently somewhere in Nashville. When officers asked if she had any alcohol, she admitted to drinking that night. Seeing as Hall struggled to maintain her balance, officers noticed other signs of intoxication, prompting them to ask her to perform sobriety tests. Hall refused and was taken into taken into custody for driving under the influence.

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DUI: Charles Garret caught with handgun during traffic stop over illegal tint

22-year-old Charles Garret was pulled over on June 2nd for an illegal tint on his white Honda sedan on I-24. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Garret. While speaking to Garret, officers observed a Glock 17 handgun at his feet. Garret agreed to sobriety tests but showed signs of intoxication, so he was taken into custody and read implied consent. After refusing to provide a blood sample, Garret was transported to booking and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a handgun while under the influence, window tint, and implied consent violation.

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DUI: Billy Clark speeds down Dover Road at 69 mph after drinking at Mr. Billy’s Bar

43-year-old Billy Clark was seen speeding on Dover Road on May 27th. Law enforcement confirmed that Clark was traveling at 69mph in a 45mph zone. When officers made contact with Clark, they reported the smell of alcohol coming from him as well as other signs of intoxication. When Clark was asked if he had anything to drink, he admitted that he was coming from Mr. Billy’s Bar and had had one drink before driving. Clark agreed to sobriety tests, but he performed poorly on them. Billy Clark was then taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.

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DUI: Erik Polanco too drunk after leaving Electric Cowboy

36-year-old Erik Polanco was seen behind the wheel of a blue Dodge Ram 1500 at the Whataburger on North 2nd Street early on April 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Polanco, who was demonstrating multiple signs of intoxication. The passenger inside Polanco’s car told officers they had just come from the Electric Cowboy and went to Whataburger for food. Polanco told officers that the Electric Cowboy was a bowling alley. The passenger admitted that the two had been drinking. However, Polanco stated that he didn’t have any alcohol before he started driving. Erik Polanco refused to perform sobriety tests, so he was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.

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DUI: Micah Tomlin rear-ends woman on Highway 76 after driving on suspended license

31-year-old Micah Tomlin was involved in a car crash near Highway 76 on April 1st. Upon arriving at the scene, officers spoke to the crash victim. The victim stated while she was sitting stationary at a red light, Tomlin rear-ended her, causing severe damage to her vehicle. While speaking with Tomlin, officers noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage and several other signs of intoxication. Tomlin consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Through further investigation, officers also found that Tomlin’s license had been suspended on November 12th, 2023. Officers took Tomlin into custody and charged him with driving under the influence, driving on suspended license, implied consent violation, driving with no insurance, and failure to yield on April 2nd.

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DUI: Keeley Collins wrecks car after drinking multiple cans of Truly

34-year-old Keeley Collins was involved in a car wreck at Lady Marion Drive on April 1st. Officers arrived and made contact with Collins, who stated that she lost control of the vehicle after attempting to make a right-hand turn. Collins believed she was going 20 mph while making the turn. During their conversation, officers noticed multiple instances where Collins demonstrated signs of being intoxicated, and Collins confessed that she had two drinks earlier in the day.

Officers conducted a probable cause search of Collins’s vehicle, which yielded multiple empty and partially full cans of Truly in the front seat, two cups filled with Truly in the center cup holders, and a fully loaded gun in her purse.

Keeley Collins refused to perform sobriety tests, so she was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, implied consent violation, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

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DUI: Soldier Xavier Mitchell rams into front gate of Renaissance apartment complex

34-year-old Soldier Xavier Mitchell was seen in a white Kia ramming into the front gate at the Renaissance at Peachers Mill on March 22nd. Officers responded to a caller who reported that the driver of the white Kia looked “drunk out of his mind.” When officers came into contact with Mitchell, he was asleep at the front gate of the apartment complex with his car still running. Once waken up, Mitchell displayed difficulty answering simple questions and slurred his words. Mitchell consented to execute field sobriety tests but performed poorly. After searching Mitchell’s car, officers found an El Bracero receipt dating from March 22nd, 2024, which included five tequila drinks. When officers informed Mitchell of implied consent, he refused to provide a breath sample. Xavier Mitchell was then transported to booking, where he was charged with driving under the influence and implied consent on March 23rd.

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DUI: Robert Jackson speeds down Highway 41 South in his Mustang

47-year-old county employee Robert Jackson was seen in a white Ford Mustang swerving and speeding down Highway 41 South on March 21st. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Jackson. When he was asked for his registration, he opened his glove box and revealed a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol. Once officers told Jackson to step out of his vehicle, he admitted to drinking at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. Jackson consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After being informed about implied consent, he refused to provide a blood sample. Robert Jackson was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and implied consent.

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DUI: Soldier Adam Wilder fails sobriety test, tells officers “Just take me to jail!”

30-year-old Soldier Adam Wilder was seen speeding in a white pick-up truck outside the Tippers parking lot on March 17th. Officers also observed Wilder leave his designated lane twice, leading to them pulling Wilder over at the Speedway gas station on Tiny Town Road. Once officers came into contact with Wilder, they noticed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. When Wilder was asked if he consumed any alcohol, he said that he didn’t have any. However, when officers questioned him about the smell of alcohol, he stated that he no longer wanted to talk to them. Wilder consented to sobriety tests, and after performing poorly on one, he told officers, “Just take me to jail!” Adam Wilder was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence on March 18th.

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