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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: Deon Mister found passed out drunk in his car at Top Dogg Liquors

28-year-old Deon Christopher Mister, an LG employee, was found passed out in the driver’s seat of his car with the engine running at Top Dogg Liquors on Wilma Rudolph late March 23rd. Officers observed this and approached the car, noticing Mister showed signs of impairment. Once Mister exited the vehicle, reeking of alcohol, officers deemed him unable to operate the vehicle. During a subsequent search, officers found a firearm and two small bottles of Jack Daniel’s Whiskey in his pockets. Then, officers discovered Mister had a prior DUI conviction in December 2023.  Mister agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.156 BAC%. Mister was taken into custody for an open container violation, driving under the influence, and possession of a weapon while under the influence on March 24th.

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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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Soldier Dylan Trowbridge found passed out in backseat of car on I-24

20-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Dylan Trowbridge was found asleep in the back of a vehicle at the Interstate 24 ramp to Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on March 16th. When officers arrived, they came to see four individuals, including Trowbridge. A firearm was found in the backseat of the car on the lap of Levi Krshul, another occupant who was passed out in the backseat.

After Trowbridge was read his Miranda Rights, he claimed the firearm was his. Once Trowbridge exited the vehicle, officers noticed clear signs of intoxication. Trowbridge was deemed a danger to himself, so he was taken into custody and charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence and public intoxication.

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Levi Krshul found passed out with gun on his lap

21-year-old Levi Krshul was seen sleeping in the back seat of his car at the Interstate 24 ramp on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on March 16th. Officers observed a handgun sitting on Krshul’s lap. After getting Krshul out of the car, officers noticed the pungent odor of alcohol coming from his person. The firearm that was sitting on Krshul’s lap was found with a round in the chamber. Officers deemed Levi Krshul a danger to himself, so he was taken into custody and charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence and public intoxication.

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DUI: Jonathan Ruiz drives drunk into a concrete wall

24-year-old Jonathan Ruiz was seen backing into a concrete wall at University Avenue on March 9th. When officers arrived at the mentioned location, they made contact with Ruiz and noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Ruiz was asked if he consumed any alcohol, and he admitted that he had two beers around two hours before the crash. Ruiz later consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Officers observed a firearm in plain sight on the passenger seat. Jonathan Ruiz was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

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Michael Scott drunkenly resists arrest at Billy’s Bar and Grill

38-year-old Michael Anthony Scott was found lying on the ground in front of Billy’s Bar and Grill on Dover Road late January 20th. Officers arrived and observed him on the ground with a firearm. Then, Scott admitted to having drinks at Billy’s Bar, so they attempted to detain him. Scott kept pulling away, refusing to put his hands behind his back. When they finally got him in the back of the patrol car, he became irate. Scott began striking the partition and the rear passenger door, leaving them damaged on the way to Sango ER for medical clearance. Then, Scott started kicking the door again when they were transporting him to be booked. Scott was taken into custody for resisting arrest, vandalism, and being in possession of a handgun while under the influence.

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DUI: 20-year-old Malachi Hull swerves all over roadway in black Chevy

20-year-old Malachi Coniah Hull was jailed on November 19th after EMS reported they were driving behind a black Chevy that was all over the roadway on I-24. Officers responded to Exit 11 and got behind the Chevy. They noticed that it didn’t have their taillights on. Police conducted a traffic stop and identified Mr. Hull as the driver. The officer immediately smelled the odors of marijuana and alcohol coming from the vehicle. Officers noticed Hull’s speech was slow, and he seemed lethargic. After officers assisted Hull out of the car, he performed field sobriety tests and conducted a vehicle search. The search located a loaded Glock 43 under the passenger’s seat, and he was taken into custody. Hull is 20 years old and isn’t permitted to drink alcohol according to the legal drinking age of 21.

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Robert White hides behind truck, tells officers he had “quite a bit” to drink

25-year-old Robert White was jailed on November 10th police responded to Horace Crow Drive for a welfare check on a man hiding behind a truck. When the caller approached Mr. White, he stumbled away. When police arrived, they observed White to be unsteady on his feet, smelling of alcohol, and slurring as told officers that he had “quite a bit” to drink. He explained that he had been drinking liquor that night. He was deemed a danger to himself and was placed into custody. During a pat down, officers discovered a loaded Glock 43 9mm handgun tucked in his waistband.

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DUI: Aaron Hillis caught with alcohol and handgun in his car

29-year-old Aaron Hillis was booked on November 6th after officers observed a gray Nissan Versa with a non-functional brake light. When the officers approached the car, they immediately smelled the odor of alcohol and saw a handgun clearly in the center console area. They asked Hillis to step out of the vehicle and consent to field sobriety tests. He was visibly intoxicated and performed poorly on sobriety tests. A search of his car yielded multiple containers of alcohol. Hillis refused a blood sample, but a warrant was secured, and he was transported to Sango ER before booking.

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Timothy Fox pulls gun on stranger sleeping in his truck at Electric Cowboy

24-year-old Timothy Steven Fox was involved in a dispute at the troubled Electric Cowboy in the early hours of November 5th. Officers spoke with EC security and were advised that Fox pulled a handgun on someone who was in his truck before they were able to take the gun away and call 911. Fox was visibly intoxicated as he spoke with officers and even admitted to drinking before stating he saw someone he didn’t know sleeping in the passenger’s side of his truck, so he went to the passenger’s side door, opened it up, reached in the glove compartment, grabbed his gun, pointed it at them, and demanded they got out before realizing who it was and getting swarmed by security. Fox was taken into custody for being in possession of a handgun while under the influence.

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DUI: 19-year-old Logan Blackmon runs stop sign while speeding on Dunlop Lane

19-year-old Logan William Blackmon failed to stop at a stop sign and sped off at Dunlop Lane on the night of October 28. Officers noticed this, conducted a traffic stop, and smelled a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Blackmon. They asked Blackmon if he consumed any alcohol, and he admitted to having three beers, consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and provided a breath sample that resulted in 0.122% BAC. A subsequent search of Blackmon’s vehicle yielded an open box of beer, an open bottle of liquor, and a handgun with three loaded magazines. Blackmon was taken into custody for underage driving under the influence, unlawful carry of a firearm, possession of a handgun while under the influence, reckless driving, and an open container violation.

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Fort Campbell Soldier Ki’Eric Hicks charged after drunken hit-and-run

24-year-old Ki’Eric Hicks admitted to driving a Dodge Charger that was involved in an accident with a Jeep on Neptune Dr. on September 17th. Police noticed damage to the front end of the Charger and the rear end of the Jeep. Inside the Charger, officers found a .45 caliber Citadel handgun and two Crown Royal airplane bottles. Ki’Eric had signs of intoxication when he walked up and spoke to the police. He refused to perform sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw.

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Rowdy Clark jailed for DUI and handgun possession while under the influence

Officer Nolan responded to a possession of a firearm with alcohol call at I-24 near Highway 76 on the morning of September 16th. Upon arrival,

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Military contractor Chelsea Obrien charged with DUI & possessing handgun while intoxicated

33-year-old military contractor Chelsea Obrien was booked on July 23rd when a Tennessee State Trooper observed a Blue Dodge speeding down Fort Campbell Boulevard, going 53 mph in a 45 mph zone, failing to stay in their lane of travel. When the trooper made contact with Ms. Obrien, he noticed her watery eyes and the odor of alcohol emitting from her body. She slurred as she told the trooper that she had one glass of wine. Ms. Obrien agreed to conduct sobriety tests but performed poorly and was asked to provide a breath sample that came back .116% BAC on the breathalyzer. A Smith and Wesson gun was later discovered in the center console.

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Zyiair Scott charged with driving drunk while in possession of a handgun

24-year-old Zyiair Scott was jailed on July 9th when officers observed him swerving in and out of lanes of traffic several times on Dover Road. He was pulled over and slowly expressed to police that he had a gun in his vehicle, which they were able to locate. He admitted to drinking earlier in the night and consented to field sobriety tests. He performed poorly and was taken into custody.

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Fort Campbell soldier Austin Pristavec charged with DUI; case of Busch light in truck

24-year-old Austin Pristavec, a Fort Campbell Soldier, was jailed on July 16th after police observed him swerving and operating a cell phone on Fort Campbell Boulevard. When police pulled him over, they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle, and Austin admitted to drinking earlier that evening. He agreed to sobriety testing and performed poorly. The search of his vehicle yielded a case of Busch Light on the floorboard along with a loaded Smith & Wesson Springfield 9mm. Austin blew a .093% BAC on a breathalyzer. He has no prior DUI history.

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Andrew Blyzes passes out behind wheel; pants down; fresh poop outside his door

Officers encountered 21-year-old Andrew Blyzes on Albright Road just before 5 a.m. on April 30. He was slumped over the wheel of his red Chevrolet truck with his pants around his ankles. As officers stopped to check on his welfare they noticed a fresh pile of human feces just outside the driver’s door. Blyzes was awakened after a couple of minutes and opened his door, which contained a firearm. He admitted to having “a few” alcoholic beverages prior to driving and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.

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Soldier Antonio Carlisle charged with DUI on I-24

Police say 22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Antonio Carlisle was found in his 2012 Volkswagen Golf on I-24 in the early morning hours of April 17, passed out behind the wheel when officers arrived. After multiple attempts, Carlisle was finally awoken, and he was in a state of confusion, not knowing where he was or what was happening. Through slurred speech, he admitted to drinking “one beer” an hour prior to driving. He alerted the officer to a loaded Glock 43x which he was holstered near his groin. It was retrieved, and Carlisle was taken into custody.

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Patrons take keys & gun from Dustin Carter after he falls asleep drunk at a Scooter’s Pub

33-year-old Dustin Carter was Jailed on April 2nd after falling asleep while sitting at the bar at Scooters Pub and being aggressive with staff. Police responded to the pub and spoke with Jason Meadows, a customer who told police Carter fell asleep at the bar, threw up in the bathroom, and then tried to get in his car and leave. The other customers tried to get Carter an Uber ride so he could get home safely, and he became irate when they took his car keys so that he couldn’t drive himself home. Jason noticed that Carter had a Glock 19 on his hip, so he took it, emptied the chamber, and placed it in the back office. When police saw Carter, he was clearly intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.

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