Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

DUI: Raul Rizo blows .196% BAC after driving into police car

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Raul Rizo was seen sleeping in his vehicle, which was stopped in the middle of the road near Antioch Pike on April 29th. When officers arrived, they approached Rizo’s vehicle and noticed open beer bottles with liquid inside them. Officers told Rizo, who was sleeping inside, to turn his vehicle off numerous times, but he did not hear them. Rizo then woke up and drove into an officer’s vehicle. Rizo continued to keep his foot on the gas, causing even more damage. Officers proceeded to break the passenger side window of Rizo’s car and pulled the keys out of the ignition. Officers then placed Rizo into custody and learned Rizo was sleeping at the wheel. Officers noticed he had many signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, as well as having an extreme odor of alcohol. Rizo agreed to do a breath sample and blew a .196% BAC. Officers questioned Rizo, who stated that he had ten beers before beginning to drive. Officers received Rizzo’s information and found that Rizo did not have a valid driver’s license. Rizo was charged with DUI, No driver’s license, Vandalism, evading arrest, and open container violation.

Heather Delgado caught stealing $50 out of tip jar at the Thompson Hotel

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

45-year-old Heather Delgado was caught stealing from the Thompson Hotel on 11th Avenue South on April 1st. When officers arrived, they observed video surveillance of Delgado waiting in line to purchase a drink. When Delgado got to the front, she ordered her drink, stole $50 from the tip jar, took her drink, and left without paying. Delgado has been asked numerous times to leave the store in the past. On April 3rd, Delgado was seen trespassing at the same hotel, where staff called the police. Delgado was taken into custody and charged with Theft and Trespassing on April 30th.                       

Steven Miller deemed too drunk for downtown Nashville

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

45-year-old Steven Miller was caught intoxicated downtown near a building on John Lewis Way Street. On April 30th, officers were dispatched to the building where they came in contact with Miller. Officers noticed Miller was intoxicated, and when officers questioned him, he stated that he had been drinking alcohol. Officers then noticed Miller had slurred speech, an inability to balance, and an odor of alcohol coming from him. Miller also told officers he had a hotel room, which he did not. Officers deemed Miller to be a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication. 

Temple Mckinzie breaks into ex-boyfriend’s apartment after seeing him with another woman

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

35-year-old Temple Mckinzie was caught breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s, Corey Jones, apartment near Old Hickory Boulevard on April 27th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Mckinzie outside the apartment, covered in her own blood. Officers then spoke with Jones, who stated that Mckinzie had climbed through his window. Officers then spoke with Mckinzie, who claimed she had discovered Jones was with another female and had attempted to come in with a spare key she had. Mckinzie then claimed Jones pushed her into the window, shattering it, and that’s how she got cuts on her.

Police went back and spoke with Jones, who stated Mckinzie came unannounced, and when he did not answer the door, she went around the bedroom window, where she saw him with another female. Jones then stated Mckinzie smashed the window with a rock before climbing into the apartment. Jones also said he grabbed her and carried her out to the front door, which is when the police arrived. While on the scene, officers noticed most of the glass from the window Mckinzie had entered from was inside the apartment, not outside. Officers determined that this aligns more with Jones’ story than Mckinzie’s. Officers deemed Mckinzie to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault and aggravated burglary.

Lauren Holley punches boyfriend multiple times after attempting to pick up baby while drunk

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

31-year-old Lauren Holley was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Rex Smith, at their Trails End Lane residence on April 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kenneth Holley, Laurens’s brother. Kenneth stated that Lauren had a drinking problem and was requested to come by the house by Rex to help calm her down. Kenneth and Rex stated to officers that they had seen Lauren fall down a flight of steps due to her level of intoxication. Rex had then claimed he was attempting to change His and Laurens’ baby’s diaper when Lauren tried to pick up the child. Rex told officers he did not want Lauren to hold the baby because she was intoxicated. Rex then claimed when he tried to stop Lauren, she began punching him in the face, leaving bruises. Rex stated that Kenneth was outside, so he called for his help. Rex then began attempting to grab and restrain Lauren, which he failed. Rex then spoke with officers again, claiming that Lauren had grabbed him, causing both of them to fall. Rex added that after they fell, Kenneth had come inside to separate him and Lauren. Rex also stated that as he and Lauren fell, her shirt got caught on the door, ripping it. Then, Kenneth spoke to officers, stating that he was outside during the altercation and heard a commotion, prompting him to enter. Kenneth then said he observed Rex and Lauren wrestling on the ground before he intervened. While officers were investigating, Lauren became upset, screaming she was going to kill Smith. While in custody, Lauren slipped her handcuffs and began scratching officers. Lauren was taken into custody for domestic assault and assault on an officer on April 27th. 

Jerry Mckiney was caught participating in hand-to-hand cocaine transaction

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

60-year-old Jerry McKiney was caught in a hand-to-hand cocaine transaction near Lafayette Street on February 28th. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed Mckiney placing a white substance into a folded dollar bill and placing it inside his pocket. Officers stopped Mckiney near Ewing Street and searched him. During the search, officers located a white rock-like substance. Mckiney admitted the substance was cocaine before officers sent it to be tested. The substance did test positive for cocaine and Mckinney was cited and booked for casual exchange or possession of the controlled substances.  

Miguel Miller caught sleeping at random home on Middleton Road

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

33-year-old Miguel Miller was caught sleeping at a home near Middleton Road. On February 26th, officers observed Miller sleeping on the property and approached him. Officers deemed he qualified for a state citation, and he was booked on the citation for criminal trespass. 

Oscar Avila taken to the ground by police after kicking cousin in stomach

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Oscar Avila was involved in a domestic incident with his cousin Susan Garcia-Myorga at a Piccadilly Row apartment residence. When police officers arrived, they spoke with Garcia, who was standing outside of the apartment crying hysterically. She stated that Avila had bitten her on the arm and kicked her in the stomach. Garcia was then transported to the hospital for her stomach pain. Officers made contact with Avila and observed another man on top of a bed holding him down. Officers noticed Avila was intoxicated and crying. As officers were escorting Avila to the police vehicle, he tried to pull away and was restrained on the ground. Avila was then taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.

Sean Rivas spends over $40,000 after stealing Vanderbilt Medical Center business credit card

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Sean Rivas was caught using fraudulent credit card information and making purchases totaling over $40,000. On February 21st, Vanderbilt employee Jerica Reeder reported that someone using her credit card information charged a total of $46,050.00 between February 9th and February 23rd. Reeder stated her business card was issued to her by Vanderbilt Medical Center and was stored in her drawer at work. All fraudulent transactions were done using a “Block” reader device that is normally attached to a cellphone. Officers obtained the user of the credit card via a subpoena sent to Block inc. during their investigation. The information returned one account belonging to Sean Rivas, including Rivas’ telephone number, bank account, TN driver’s license, and a live video/photo of the user. Rivas was an employee of the Vanderbilt cleaning staff and had access to Reeder’s office. Officers determined Rivas to have used Reeder’s card, and he was taken into custody for two counts of credit card fraud on April 22nd.

Cody Williams found “convulsing” on floor, chases roommate with broken picture frame

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

33-year-old Cody Williams was involved in a domestic altercation with his roommate, Michelle Coleman, at their Dale View home on April 13th. Coleman stated that she had heard a very loud crash coming from Williams’s room and had noticed him “convulsing” on the floor. Coleman then tried to assist Williams, but he woke up and began acting erratic. Coleman then left the room for her safety, and Williams came running from the bedroom, chasing after her with a broken picture frame.  Coleman stated she was in fear of bodily injury and had run away from the residence. Williams claimed he saw a cat enter the home and was trying to chase it out. Williams had also denied taking any drugs but had similar erratic behavior with police. Police took Williams into custody and booked him for domestic assault on April 14th.