Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

Scott Branch threatens to kill employee with knife while shirtless at Main 5 Gas Station

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

45-year-old Scott Branch was seen threatening Raymin Dis, a gas station cashier, with a weapon at a Main 5 Gas Station on Main Street on August 18th. Officers were dispatched to the gas station for a report of a person with a weapon threatening people inside. The caller informed officers that there was a man wearing brown pants with no shirt on who threatened the cashier with a knife before leaving the store. While officers were on their way to the scene, they found Branch walking on the shoulder of Ellington Parkway South dangerously close to traffic. Officers then observed Branch cross over the median and two lanes of traffic before walking onto the right shoulder of Ellington Parkway North. After this, officers made contact with Branch, who appeared intoxicated and was stumbling. Branch refused to comply with officers’ commands, so he was taken into custody and found to have a large fixed-blade knife in his front pants pocket. Officers then returned to the gas station and reviewed the camera footage. The footage showed Branch stumbling through the parking lot, dropping the large knife on the ground, and entering the store. While inside the store, Branch was pacing erratically, yelling at other customers and waving his arms aggressively. Officers then spoke with Dis, who stated he told Branch he needed to leave. Dis informed officers that Branch refused to leave, told Dis that he had a knife, and began yelling at him. Branch was then seen in the video pulling a large knife out and pointing it toward Dis. Dis told officers that Branch stated that he would kill him before leaving the store. Branch was then deemed the primary aggressor, and he was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and publicly intoxicated.

Antonio Pena jailed after drag racing on Gallatin Pike at over 80 mph

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

38-year-old Antonio Pena was caught speeding and drag-racing at the intersection of Gallatin Pike and McChesney Avenue on August 17th. When the officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with another officer who stated that he had observed a black Chevy and a black Camaro speeding excessively on Gallatin Pike. The officer mentioned that he was behind both vehicles as they approached a red light. Once the light turned green, both vehicles began to accelerate at a high speed, with the Camaro staying within the speed limit and the Chevy driving above it. The Chevy was estimated to be driving at approximately 80-85mph in a 40mph zone on Gallatin Pike. After this, the officers turned on their lights and spoke with Pena, who admitted he was racing the Camaro. As a result of this admission, Pena was taken into custody for drag racing.

Geovannie Rose threatens roommate after being locked out of apartment, tells her “Me gonna kill you!”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Geovannie Rose was involved in a domestic altercation with his roommate, JonBenet Byrd, at a Pennington Avenue apartment on August 16th. On that day, Byrd reported to officers that her roommate threatened to break into the apartment. When the officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Byrd, who claimed that Rose had threatened to kill her. She also said that the two had been arguing about Rose not paying the $100 he owed her for rent and utilities while he lived in the apartment. Byrd informed officers that when Rose told her he would not pay, she told him he would have to grab his personal belongings and leave the apartment. After this, Rose left the apartment. Byrd mentioned that she asked the apartment complex to change her locks because she no longer wanted Rose to access the apartment using his copy of the key.

When Rose returned, he started knocking on the door and demanded that he be allowed to retrieve his items. Byrd advised officers that she told Rose that she did not feel comfortable being alone with him in the apartment. Byrd then told him he would have to call the police to be present when he was gathering his items. Byrd then claimed that Rose began banging on the door and threatening her, saying, “Me gonna kill you!” and” Bitch, I’m going to kill you!” Byrd claims that because of this, she informed Rose that she was calling the police. Rose then walked off from the apartment before the police arrived. Byrd told officers she is uncomfortable with Rose being in the apartment, as he is violent and has assaulted her in the past. A warrant was later issued, and Rose was taken into custody for Domestic assault and violating an order of protection on August 17th.

John Gillett threatens man with gun, rams into his car during argument over trailer hitch

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

43-year-old John Gillett was caught after threatening Donald Longwood with a weapon after an argument near Siesta Living on Gallatin Pike South on August 18th. Officers were dispatched about a possible fight where they heard a male had flashed a weapon and was threatening someone with it. When officers arrived, they spoke with Longwood, who stated that the incident started over an issue with a trailer hitch. Longwood claims he had gotten permission to use the trailer hitch from a third party and was leaving their residence on Argyle Avenue. He stated this is when Gillett confronted him on the road and demanded the hitch back. Longwood informed officers that he was also Rammed by Gillett near Siesta Living on Gallatin Pike South. Which is when they both pulled over and argued about the hitch. During the argument, Gillett allegedly pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at Longwood. Gillet then put away the gun when police were called. Officers then spoke with Gillett, who also said the argument was over the trailer hitch because he believed Longwood was stealing it. Gillett admitted to officers that he followed him on Gallatin Pike South but claimed that Longwood intentionally struck his vehicle. After this, Gillett says they both pulled over, and Longwood approached him with an object in his hand. Gillett stated he showed his handgun in self-defense before he claimed Longwood went back to his truck. Officers then reviewed security footage of the incident, and it did not show the accident. However, it did show them arguing and Gillett taking a small drop hitch out of his truck bed and throwing it near Longwood. The footage then showed Gillett pulling a handgun from his pants and pointing it at Longwood. Officers noted that Longwood had nothing in his hands and did not appear to be an immediate threat. Due to the circumstances and the video evidence, Gillett was deemed the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Clayton Carpenter urinates on himself after passing out drunk on sidewalk

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

27-year-old Clayton Carpenter was seen publicly intoxicated after being slumped over unconscious on a public sidewalk on August 18th. Officers and medical staff found Carpenter unconscious on a public sidewalk. When they woke him up, they noticed he had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, unsteady balance, and a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. Upon questioning, Carpenter believed it was the wrong year and had no means to get home. Officers also noticed that Carpenter had urinated himself. Based on this, officers deemed Carpenter a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody and transported. During a search, officers found a small amount of marijuana inside a blue container on his person. Carpenter was charged with public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance.

Bryan Carrillo yells & curses at police after drinking at Nashville International Airport

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

57-year-old Bryan Carrillo was seen publicly intoxicated near Gate C21 of the Nashville International Airport on August 17th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Southwest Airlines agents. The agents informed the officers that a man named Bryan Carrillo was too intoxicated to fly and had been rebooked for the following morning. They mentioned that he had been drinking at 400 Degrees across from the gate. Southwest Airlines agents also claimed that he was flying to get treatment for his alcoholism. The officers then approached Carrillo, who was seated in a corner and on the phone with Banyan Treatment Center in Texas. While speaking with Carrillo, officers noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and that he appeared agitated and belligerent. They also observed his shaking legs as he sat. Carrillo then began yelling and cursing, and when ordered to stop, he refused.

Officers explained that he needed to leave the airport because his flight had been rebooked for the next day. They then offered him options to stay at the Hilton hotel nearby or take a taxi to another hotel. However, Carrillo insisted that he did not wish to stay at a hotel and demanded that the officers take him back to his home in South Carolina. Carrillo then asked if he was in Texas, to which the officers clarified that he was in Tennessee. When asked if he had money for a hotel, Carrillo said he had none. He tried contacting his wife for money, but she did not answer his phone call, so he texted her. Carrillo then began walking towards the exit and calling his wife, to which she finally answered. After speaking with his wife, officers explained to her that Carrillo needed money for a hotel or he would go to jail. At this point, Carrillo began yelling and cursing again, and it became apparent that he could not care for himself. Carrillo was deemed too intoxicated to care for himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Nita Franceschetti yells at officers after refusing to leave The Red Door Saloon

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

45-year-old Nita Franceschetti was caught being disorderly and publicly intoxicated at The Red Door Saloon on Division Street on August 18th. While patrolling the area, officers were approached by security. They informed officers that Franceschetti was being hostile and refusing to leave the bar despite being asked numerous times. Security then had to escort Franceschetti out of the bar. Franceschetti became even more agitated during this process and began causing a disturbance. When officers spoke with Franceschetti, they noticed her speech was slurred, and she had a strong smell of alcohol on her breath. They offered her a ride to the hotel she was staying at, but she refused. Franceschetti then began arguing and yelling at the officers. Due to her level of intoxication, Franceschetti was taken into custody as she was considered a danger to herself. She was later charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Firefighter Travis Keown assaults wife for walking too slow after Lainey Wilson concert, tells police “I would never hit my wife”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

37-year-old Bowling Green Firefighter Travis Keown was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Shannon Keown, while at the Grand Ole Opry on Opryland Drive on August 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Shannon, who claimed she and Travis were leaving the Laney Wilson concert. As they left, they started walking back to their ride, but Travis became upset because she was walking slowly. Shannon informed officers that Travis then slapped her right arm, which caused an injury that officers observed. Officers then spoke with Travis, who told officers under Miranda that he did not slap her, as well as stated, “I would never hit my wife.” He also said that he did not recall what happened. Travis was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault on August 15th.

Porsha Huey booked after being drunk & disorderly at Dave and Buster’s

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

26-year-old Porsha Huey was seen publicly intoxicated and acting disorderly at Dave and Buster’s inside Opry Mills Mall on August 14th. While an officer was working an extra job at the location, Huey was identified to him as the person who was acting disorderly. Officers were then notified by a mall goer and security officer that Huey had assaulted them both. Security also stated that they asked Huey to leave, but she refused. Officers then made contact with Huey and observed many apparent indicators of intoxication. Officers deemed Huey to be a danger to herself, so she was then taken into custody for public intoxication on August 15th.

Angel Niclisin crashes car on Hickory Hollow Parkway after fleeing traffic stop at high-speed

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Angel Niclisin was seen attempting to evade arrest after a traffic stop at a McDonald’s on Hickory Hollow Lane on August 13th. Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was suspected to be involved in a robbery that had occurred. As the car pulled into the McDonald’s parking lot on Hickory Hollow Lane, it drove away from officers at a high speed. Officers then pursued the vehicle until it crashed near Harbor Freight Tools on Hickory Hollow Parkway. Officers then removed Niclisin and two other individuals from the car before placing Niclisin into custody. Officers then searched the vehicle and located two empty bottles of liquor. Officers then noticed that one of the passengers was a juvenile and was out past curfew before asking Niclisin if he had a license. He informed officers that he did not. Niclisin was then transported and was later charged with no driver’s license, evading arrest, consumption of alcohol while underage, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor August 14th.