Tag: Zachary Wright

Night Riderz member Kristian Wilkins charged with rioting for car meet/takeover participation

Sebastian Shaw

21-year-old Kristian Wilkins could not escape when police responded to a street racer gathering on Trousdale Dr on July 8th around 10 p.m. Officer Wright made contact with Kristian, wearing Night Riderz branded clothing, a prominent local street racing crew. The MNPD has a Street Racing Initiative that investigates street racing events being riotous in nature due to the danger they pose to properties and persons. The police reported that the events often included fireworks, gunfire, and a pedestrian being struck by a car that was sliding. Also, they often obstruct, prevent, and avoid law enforcement efforts to stop their activities.

Ethan Coles attacks brother in Nashville; his brother fought back

Jason Steen

20-year-old Charles ‘Ethan’ Coles and his brother Daniel Coles were in downtown Nashville Tuesday when Ethan was highly intoxicated and attempted to instigate a fight with his brother. Daniel attempted to walk away to diffuse the situation when Ethan attempted to punch him in the back of the head at first and succeeded on the second attempt. In response to the attack continuing, Daniel picked up his brother and “threw him on the ground.” When he didn’t stop, Daniel then punched him in the face, leaving an injury to Ethan’s mouth. Witnesses corroborated the events, and Ethan was taken into custody.

Lance Dotson charged with strangling his wife at Hopsmith Nashville

Lashaya Williams

51-year-old Lance Dotson was jailed on April 1st after strangling his wife, Stacey Dotson until she couldn’t breathe. When officers arrived at Hopsmith Nashville on Division Street, Stacey was visibly distraught and crying. Multiple witnesses approached the officers and told them how Lance physically assaulted and choked her numerous times. They showed the officer videos that they had recorded of the incident that matched Stacey’s statement. Stacey refused medical attention when NFD arrived on the scene, and Lance was taken to booking and charged with felony aggravated assault/strangulation.

Dorian Davis beats his grandmother with a broomstick; she tases him in self-defense

Jason Steen

22-year-old Dorian Davis was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with beating his grandmother, Maude Northington, with a broomstick on December 29th before punching her in the face multiple times. The victim states she was informing Dorian that he was 22 years old and it was time for him to leave the house. Upset at the suggestion, Dorian reportedly began beating her with a broomstick and a block of wood, striking her in the head and neck. After those were taken from him, he assaulted his grandmother with punches to the face. She was able to use a taser on her grandson, but she said it didn’t stop him. As she was calling 911, Dorian fled the residence.