31-year-old Quinten Rhodes was involved in a car crash at Windriver and Hazelwood Road at 1:36 p.m. on June 16th. When officers arrived at the scene of the crash, they observed a vehicle with dark windows showing 15 percent tint. The car involved in the crash had a sticker on the registration that did not belong to the vehicle, and the registration also expired last year. An investigation of Rhodes showed that he had a suspended driver’s license for failure to pay fines. Since Rhodes had a history of failing to appear in court, he was taken into custody for illegal window tint, driving on a suspended license, and driving an unregistered vehicle.
Category: Crime & Arrests
Elaina Schockling charged for harassing multiple people
20-year-old Elaina Marie Schockling made numerous unwanted calls and texts to Dominque Lee after being told to stop in October 2022. She ignored her request for a sustained period of time, so on March 23rd, 2023, Lee reported this, and officers obtained a warrant for Schockling’s arrest.
On March 13th, 2023, Sabrina Martinez also told officers that Schockling had been told to stop contacting her in February 2023 but continued to do so. Officers obtained an additional warrant for her arrest, also charging her with harassment.
Schockling was then taken into custody for two counts of harassment on June 13th, 2024.
Angel Casey breaks her boyfriend’s iPhone during argument
27-year-old Angel Casey was seen vandalizing her boyfriend’s iPhone at their Ryder Avenue apartment residence at 4:54 a.m. on June 13th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the victim, who claimed that he and Casey had gotten into an argument. During the altercation, Casey picked up his iPhone 13, walked out of the residence, and threw his phone down onto the concrete, shattering the iPhone and rendering it inoperable. The phone’s value was approximately $250. Casey was identified as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for vandalism.
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.
Sarah Skipper lied to police about being assaulted
22-year-old Sarah Skipper was determined to have given a false report to an officer on June 3rd. Skipper confessed on the date that falsely told officers about an assault out of anger. Upon further investigation, officers received body camera footage that confirmed that Skipper lied about the victim assaulting her because she was mad at him. The camera caught the defendant admitting two different times that she was mad at him and lied about this to officers. A warrant was issued, and Skipper was taken into custody for filing a false report on June 12th.
Jeremiah Dail fights at Mapco after drinking at Tippers Neighborhood Pub
30-year-old Jeremiah Paul Dail was involved in a fight at the Mapco on Tiny Town Road at 3:14 a.m. on June 12th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Dail, standing beside his red Dodge Ram 1500. Dail confessed that he drank at Tippers before heading to the gas station. During their interaction, officers noticed that Dail reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. After being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.219 BAC%. Authorities discovered that Dail had also been convicted of driving under the influence in August 2020, so he was now taken into custody for DUI-2nd offense.
DUI: Derek Hopkins calls 911 to report that he was reacting to a narcotic
35-year-old Derek Michael Hopkins called the police to the North Riverside Drive Waffle House around 8:45 p.m. on June 1st. He advised dispatch that he was reacting to a narcotic. When officers arrived, they Mirandized him, under which he stated that he pulled over to the establishment after taking 100 mg of Tapentadol earlier in the night, which made him feel like everything “seemed far away,” so he pulled over. Hopkins agreed to provide a blood sample and was transported to Sango Emergency Room. Hopkins was taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and driving under the influence.
Matthew Wiers strangles minor son during altercation
39-year-old Matthew Allan Wiers had a domestic altercation with his minor son at their Bluebonnet Drive residence late May 31st. Officers met with Rose Shroyer, a family friend, who provided officers with footage of the incident. Officers then spoke with Wiers’s son, who stated that Wiers grabbed him by the neck and slammed him to the ground. The victim added that his father then began strangling him with both hands to the point that he could not breathe. Wiers was taken into custody for domestic assault on June 1st.
Dante Blount caught with drug paraphernalia in his apartment
28-year-old Dante Blount was jailed after police responded to a domestic in progress at the Waterford Landing apartments on May 31st. Officers made contact with Blount in the parking lot of the apartments and observed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. Blount was very upset and told officers that before they got there, he had a couple of shots. Blount was taken into custody for his safety. Officers went to Blount’s apartment to speak with his roommate. When officers opened the door, they observed marijuana, a scale, rolling papers, and a bong in plain view. Dante Blount claimed that all of it was his, so he was transported to booking and charged with simple possession and unlawful drug paraphernalia.
Anthony Hite fractures long-time female friend’s skull by punching her in face
43-year-old Anthony Hite was involved in an altercation with his longtime friend, Stacy Warren, on May 30th. Officers arrived at the Tennova Medical Center and spoke with Warren, who stated that during an argument, Hite punched her in the face. While at Tennova Medical Center, it was found that Warren had two fractures to her skull. Anthony Hite was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.
Jerry Coppage caught with over 14 grams of marijuana
18-year-old Jerry Coppage was caught with marijuana while driving on June 1st. Officers observed a vehicle driving with a missing taillight and conducted a traffic stop. Officers then made contact with Coppage, and while speaking with him, officers immediately noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the car. When asked about the drugs, Coppage admitted to having marijuana as well as a grinder for it. Officers then proceeded to search the vehicle upon his admittance, and during the search, they located a backpack containing marijuana, THC vapes, a digital scale, a marijuana grinder, a glass pipe, ripped baggies, and a mason jar containing marijuana. A portion of the drugs were tested and came back positive as marijuana, weighing in at 14.175 grams, and the vapes contained 44% THC. Coppage was then taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia, drug violations, and simple possession.
DUI: Michael Hively crashes into tree after drinking two beers
24-year-old Michael Brayden Hively drove his green Ford F-250 into a tree on June 2nd. When officers arrived, they observed Hively and his friend standing around while the truck had gotten stuck in a ditch, facing the opposite direction. Hively reeked of alcohol and showed signs of inebriation before admitting to having two beers. Officers found an open beer can under the driver’s seat, so they prompted him with sobriety tests, which he consented to and performed poorly. Hively was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Soldier Christian Blackwell threatens to shoot girlfriend if she doesn’t stop yelling at him
21-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Christian Blackwell was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend at a Westfield Court residence on May 23rd. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with the victim, who claimed she left the apartment due to an argument she was having with Blackwell, and he followed her to her car. When she started yelling at Blackwell, he flashed and grabbed his gun, telling her he would use it if she didn’t stop talking to him that way. The victim believed he would seriously harm her and called law enforcement. Blackwell was then taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Mark Williams masturbates in front of woman after forcefully groping her genitals
41-year-old Mark Williams was jailed after the victim, Emily Hoverson, reported he had sexually assaulted her while intoxicated at a Winding Bluff Way residence on May 25th. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with Hoverson, who stated that while she was very drunk at the residence, Williams had groped her breasts and vagina as well as exposed his genitals to her while they were standing in the kitchen. Hoverson told officers that she did not consent to any sexual contact from Williams but also said that she was too intoxicated to remember if he asked for consent or not.
Dominic Chinnis, a witness, told officers that he was in the kitchen when he heard Williams say, “Come on, let’s do it right here,” as he groped in the area of her genitals. Chinis also stated that Williams ignored his presence, pulled out his penis, and began masturbating in front of Hoverson. Chinnis then intervened and escorted Hoverson out of the room.
Officers made contact with Williams at his Eagles Rest Lane residence and noticed he was extremely intoxicated. Williams told officers he was at the scene but received a ride home. Williams also denied any contact with Hoverson, claiming he did not know who she was and didn’t have any sexual contact with anyone at the Winding Bluff Way residence.
Julia Keller caught once again driving on revoked license, this time after hit-and-run
25-year-old Julia Keller was involved in a hit-and-run on 101st Parkway on May 27th. When officers arrived, a party involved in the crash told them that a black Kia Forte drove off after rear-ending them. Law enforcement found the Forte on Tracy Lane and ran into Keller, who matched the description of the driver that fled in the hit-and-run. A check of Keller’s license found that it was revoked on May 27th, 2020. It was also found that Keller was charged with driving on a revoked license five times, ranging from May 19th, 2020, to April 30th, 2024. Julia Keller was taken into custody and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with damage, driving on a revoked license, and exercising due care.
Vanessa Frantzman pulls gun on boyfriend, aims at his face
29-year-old Vanessa Lynn Frantzman had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Jake Heidt, at their Donelson Drive residence around 3 a.m. on May 26th. Heidt told responding officers that he and Frantzman had an argument, which escalated when she picked up a gun from the nightstand and attempted to chamber a round multiple times before pointing it at his face. When he tried to disarm her, she struck him in the back of the head, leaving a large welt. When officers spoke with Frantzman, she changed her story multiple times and was eventually taken into custody for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Hannah Cunningham assaults boyfriend during argument about sexual relations
19-year-old Hannah Cunningham was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Daniel Model, at their University Landing apartment on May 25th. Officers arrived and made contact with Model, who stated that Cunningham locked herself in a room and started tearing the room up during an argument about sexual relations with one another. During the argument, Cunningham followed Model into the bathroom, threw her phone at him, and hit him multiple times in the head, shoulder, and face. Hannah Cunningham was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Underage DUI: Carolyn Willett disregards stop signs on Ashland City Road
20-year-old Carolyn Ann Willett disregarded multiple stop signs on East Ashland City Road in the early hours of May 25th. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop near The Card Club, where she continued for a few miles before swerving over the double yellow lines and stopping. When officers approached her vehicle, they noticed she reeked of alcohol and prompted her with sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly. After being informed of implied consent, she agreed to provide a blood sample. Willett was taken into custody for underage driving while impaired.
DUI: Alvin Glick drinks too much at Tilted Kilt
23-year-old Alvin Glick was observed driving under the influence near Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on May 24th. Officers observed a GMC Sierra driving with no lights on and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Glick told officers he was coming from Tilted Kilt. Officers noticed Glick’s slurred speech as well as the smell of alcohol coming from him and asked him to perform sobriety tests, which he accepted but performed poorly as he could barely stand on his own. Glick was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Taylor Zilz assaults girlfriend during argument about infidelity
30-year-old Taylor Zilz was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Riley Sanchez, at their Bosca Court residence on May 24th. According to the couple, an argument about infidelity led to Zilz throwing Sanchez’s phone onto the floor, shattering the screen. Sanchez ran upstairs to get away from Zilz, but he followed. During a brief altercation upstairs, Zilz took one of the children’s phones to stop anyone from calling 911. Taylor Ziliz was taken into custody and charged with vandalism and interfering with emergency calls.
