22-year-old Ja’Mari Bell was caught driving under the influence after a vehicle crash at a Dover Side Drive residence on July 18th. Officers were dispatched to the residence. When they arrived, they noticed Bell seated in the driver’s seat of a Nissan Altima with its airbags deployed due to the collision with a Ford. Officers then attempted to speak with Bell. He stood up and took off his shirt while telling officers, “I ain’t going to jail!” Due to officers fearing they were going to be assaulted, Bell was placed in handcuffs and taken to the ground. After this, Bell spoke with officers and admitted to drinking all day as well as smoking marijuana. While speaking with Bell, officers also noticed the smell of marijuana and alcohol coming from his breath. Officers also noticed Bell’s inability to stand while walking. Bell had to be assisted to officers’ vehicles. Bell’s eyes were bloodshot, his speech was slurred, and when officers attempted to conduct sobriety tests, they could not due to his intoxication. It was apparent to officers that Bell was speeding while intoxicated. Officers determined that Bell attempted to take a left turn on a curve when his vehicle veered off the roadway. Bell’s car then entered the residence’s front yard, colliding with a Ford occupied by four individuals. Bell was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Ja’Mari Bellwas booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 18th, charged with driving under the influence. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $3,500.
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