Police News

Dear Resident,
Here are this weeks Police reports. Our officers have done a great job as you can see below. I also have a report with photos about a marijuana growing operation busted on Edmondson Pike. I've not included it as it is very large and many of the recipients still have slow internet connections. If you would like to have it forwarded to you just let me know.

I have confirmed the meeting location for our next two district town hall meetings. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept 4 and Monday, Dec 1 and plan to attend from 6-8pm at the south police precinct. I'll have more details later.

I have also just been informed of a planned public meeting on the Harding Place extension. This will be the opportunity to share your support, concerns or opposition for the public record regarding this project. Make plans to attend on September 25 at Una Elementary. I do not have a confirmation on the time but expect it to begin at 6pm in the cafeteria.

Have a great weekend.

Yours to count on,
Duane Dominy
101 Cherokee Place
Antioch, TN 37013
615-831-0774





Quote of the Day:
“You get people to help you by telling the truth: being earnest. I’ll take an earnest person over a hip person any day, because hip is short term. Earnest is long term.”
- Randy Pausch (1960-2008)




Great Job by South Precinct Undercover Detectives!!

August 14

A month-long investigation into the trafficking of large amounts of marijuana from Mexico to Texas to South Nashville resulted in Wednesday night’s seizure of 146 pounds of marijuana concealed in a secret compartment of an enclosed 40-foot trailer used to haul automobiles. Seized from suspect Pedro Quintanilla’s bedroom at 339 E. Thompson Lane were an additional 20 pounds of marijuana and $19,761 sewn inside a mattress. The total estimated street value of the seized marijuana is nearly $125,000.
Quintanilla, 37, a Texas native, is jailed in lieu of $260,000 bond on charges of money laundering, possession of marijuana for resale, felony marijuana possession in a drug free zone, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
South Precinct undercover detectives received information four weeks ago to be on the lookout for a black pickup truck pulling a large black trailer in the vicinity of E. Thompson Lane . Wednesday, the truck and trailer were spotted at 339 E. Thompson Lane . Quintanilla left in the truck and was followed by police who initiated a traffic stop for an expired license plate. A short time later, the lease holder at the home consented to a police search of the premises. During the search, a significant marijuana repackaging operation was discovered in a basement bathroom. That finding led to searches of the trailer and Quintanilla’s bedroom.
“Citizens often ask where marijuana originates before it winds up in small plastic baggies for resale,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “We believe this marijuana originated in Mexico and was specifically destined for street dealers in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The South Precinct’s Crime Suppression Unit, assisted by detectives from the 20th Judicial District Drug Task Force, did an excellent job in intercepting this marijuana before it hit our streets.”
Quintanilla’s pickup truck, a 2004 Ford F-350, and the trailer were also seized.



Date: Thursday 8/14/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Comments *
C Detail Officers were proactive in their districts when they were not answering calls for service.
There were; 22 traffic stops, 12 warnings, 10 citations, 15 violations, and 2 traffic arrests.
There were 2 failure to be booked warrants served from an investigative stop at 270 Tampa Drive.
There were 5 misdemeanor citations for underage consumption and assault issued in the 700 block of Bell Road.
There were 4 misdemeanor citations issued in the 100 block of Lafayette for criminal trespassing and public indecency.




Date: Thursday 8/14/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information
* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officers were on assignment for a period of the shift in and around apartment complexes developed for enforcement.
These areas included Richards Road area, Bell Road and Harding Place corridors.
Officers produced the following activity: 89 traffic stops, 9 business checks, 4 misdemeanor citations, 12 community contacts.

Officers also conducted enforcement in and around school zones throughout the South Precinct at the end of the school day. The efforts were as follows:
A. Z. Kelley Elementary; 10 traffic stops, 10 warnings,
Thurgood Marshall Middle School; 10 traffic stops, 10 warnings.
Henry C. Maxwell; 2 stops, 2 citations.
Croft Middle School; no violations observed.
Berry School; no violations observed.
Tusculum Elementary; 1 traffic stop, 1 citation.
McMurray Middle School; 6 traffic stops, 4 citations, 2 warnings.

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift: Preakness, Cambridge, Overlook, Willow Pointe, Apollo, Players Club, Harding Place Condos, Hickory Lake, Hunter's Pointe, Bavaria Apts, Southbrook, Edmonson Manor, Windy Crest, Warren House, Elysian Garden, , Hickory Highlands, Cedar Pointe, Vine Hill, Pagoda, Caldwell Court, Garden St Apts, Shepherd Street Apts, Twin Oaks, Peppertree, Wynstead Manor, Edmonson Manor, Windyhill, Stonewood, Dominion House, Harding Glen, Holly Hills, Nob Hill Apts, Overlook, Waterford Crossing, Bavaria, Twin Oaks, Woodbridge, Southern Hills Condos, Maplecrest, Nob Hill, Whispering Oaks, Holly Hills, Woodbridge, Autobon, Hickory Manor, Hickory Woods, Sunrise, The Club, Harding Glen, Gazebo, Hunter's Pointe, Vine Hill, Glengarry, Summit, Foxcroft, Valleybrook.

Motor Officer McVey did traffic enforcement at the following locations due to citizen complaints:
Tusculum and Packard (bus stop location), no violations observed.
Hogan and Wilmer; 2 traffic stops, 2 citations.
Scobey and Lavergne; 1 stop, 1 warning.




Date: Thursday 8/14/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Significant Arrest *
Hermitage Precinct had a robbery from a person at a credit union on Elm Hill Pk. Witnesses got the tag number. South Precinct was asked to assist by checking the area the listing came back to, which was the 2500 block of Glenrose Ave.
One of the Officers set up on the area and spotted the suspect in the suspect vehicle as it was pulling into the apartment complex. The suspect ran from the vehicle and the Officer watched him go into an apartment. The car and a female suspect inside were secured and a perimeter was set up. When officers knocked on the suspect's door the suspect surrendered without incident.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
An Officer was put on assignment to do the following:
A traffic initiative in the 850 Richards Rd. area and to deter criminal activity in this area as well.
He made; 5 traffic stops, issued 1 warning, wrote 4 citations, with 5 violations and 1 traffic arrest.
He also did 3 apartment checks in this area.
Ttraffic enforcement on Tusculum Rd near the Tusculum Rd Condos from 07:30 -08:45 am to check for speeders and to ensure the safety of the children in the area.
He made; 2 stops in the school zone, issuing 2 citations with 2 violations.
He made; 2 stops in the general area, making 2 stops, issuing 2 citations with 3 violations.
Extra patrol in the area in the 4200 block of Sidco Dr., near the Red Roof Inn.

South A-Detail officers gave the South Precinct area schools extra patrol on this date to ensure the safety and well being of the students and staff looking for any suspicious activities or speeders.
South A-Detail Motors gave did traffic enforcement at St Edwards School after we received a complaint of speeders during school hours.
They made; 10 stops, gave 8 warnings, issued 2 citations with 2 violations and made 1 arrest.
They also did traffic enforcement in the area of Bradford Hills and Cobble after a complaint of speeders.
They made; 3 stops, issued 1 warning, issued 2 tickets with 2 violations.

* Comments *
South A-Detail did the following apartment checks on this day: 625 Benton Ave, 1271 Antioch Pk, 914 Winthorne Dr,
1199 Murfreesboro Rd, 1216 Lewis, 1220 Lewis, 1225 Lewis, 1235 Lewis, 1335 Lewis, 1341 Lewis St, 10 Garden, 33 Sheppard, 1251 Thomas St, 1223 1st Ave S, 1040 2nd Ave S, 1285 2nd Ave S, 190 Thompson Ln, 110 Whitsett, 331 Plus Park Blvd,
206 Whitsett, 111 Whitsett, 722 Hay Stack Ln, 850 Richards Rd, 4501 Packard Dr, 249 Brookridge Tr, 520 Zermatt, 499 Swiss,
455 Swiss, 5050 Blue Hole Rd, 5060 Colemont, 500 Ocala Dr, 1 Derby trace, 100 Chimney Top Dr, 420 Hickory Highlands Dr,
5161 Rice Rd, 2900 Hamilton, 5925 Crossings Blvd, 370 Oakley Dr, 1100 Player's Court, 5242 Edmonson Pk, 675 Harding Pl,
4501 Packard Dr, 601 OHB, 570 McMurray, 1106 Thorncrest, 1002 North Crest, 2535 Powell Ave



Date: Wednesday 8/13/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
8/14 @ 03:30 am: Robbery from person at the Red Roof Inn on Sidco. Victim stated he was inside hotel room with 2nd suspect. He answered a knock at door and suspect #1 entered with what appeared to be a bb pistol. Suspect #2 grabbed victim from behind and suspect #1 struck victim about the face and head with pistol. Suspects demanded money but victim had none. Victim had small cut to head. Victim knew both suspects. Suspect#1-M/B 30-40 yoa 5'7 120lbs. Left scene in a 4d blk veh. Suspect #2-M/B 40-50 yoa 5'9 200 lbs. Fled scene on foot.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
A walk-thru of Coleman Park (Nolensville-Thompson La) was conducted searching for homeless folks due to recent thefts/vandalisms in area. (1) subject located - no warrants/no history.........



Date: Wednesday 8/13/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
Robbery @ Apollo Apts. @ 850 Richards Rd. 8-13-08 around 9:25 pm. Two male black teen agers, 17 to 20yrs old, committed three Robberies at above location around the H, K, and P buildings. Both suspects had a black handgun. One suspect was wearing a red bandanna, black shirt and blue jeans. The other suspect was only described as having on a white t-shirt.
South Flex, South Patrol, and South Detectives responded to the scene. Gang Unit and Field Supervisor were notified of the incident. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
South B-Detail did the following traffic enforcement in the school zones on 8-13-08:
Apollo: 30 minutes
Tusculum: 33 minutes, 1 traffic stop, 1 citation, 2 violations
Croft: 20 minutes, 1 traffic stop, 1 warning
Cole: 43 minutes, 2 traffic stop, 2 warnings
Glencliff: 20 minutes
Antioch: 35 minutes, 2 traffic stops, 1 citation, 1 violation, 1 warning
Wright: 78 minutes, 1 traffic stop, 1 warning
Cameron: 25 minutes
Marshall and Kelley: 45 minutes
Haywood: 33 minutes

South B Motor Officer also worked enforcement at the following locations today:
5:25 - 6:38 pm 2100 block of Carson St (3 parking citations)
7:40 - 8:20 pm at Scobey Dr and Lavergne Ct (2 stop, 1 citation, 1 violation, 1 warning)

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift:
Turtle Creek Apts (121 Hickory Trace Dr), Harding Glen (270 Tampa), Harding Pl Condos (441 Harding Pl),
Apollo Apts (850 Richards Rd), 625 Benton, Bell Hollow Apts (5353 Cane Ridge), Beechwood Terrace Apts (1211 Bell Rd)

Officers checked for a homeless camp in the area of Old Hickory Blvd and Nolensville. Officers checked the location due to a citizens calling in concerned for individuals at the location. Officers were unable to locate the camp or anyone around the area.



Date: Wednesday 8/13/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
Robbery reported at the Mapco at 20 East Thompson Ln. A male white, 27-35 years old, 5'8"-160-170 pounds entered the store. He came behind the counter and told the female clerk she needed to open the register. She thought he was joking until he began cursing and punching the buttons on the register. When he could not get the register open, he picked it up and slammed it down. When it came open, he took money from the cash drawer. Detectives responded.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officer Struder ran a crime reduction and apprehension initiative in the Foster Ave , Thompson Ln. and Murfreesboro Rd. areas. He produced: 23 stops, 20 citations, 20 violations, 3 warnings, 11 parking violations and 1 state citation for no DL.
He also found monitored the school zone at Whitsett Elementary.
Officer Meihls worked the same initiative in the Lenox Village , Linbar Dr. and Bell Rd. areas.
He produced: 5 stops, 5 citations, 7 violations.

* Comments *
South "A" apartment checks and activities: 433 Bakertown, 500 Piccadilly, 505 Piccadilly, 850 Richards, 365 Paragon Mills,
5101 Linbar, 570 McMurray, 600 Whispering Hills, 5242 Edmondson, 331 Plus Park, 2706 Glenrose, 625 Benton, 1216, 1220, 1225, 1235, 1335, 1341 Lewis, 10 Garden, 33 Shepard, 1251 Thomas, 1223 1st Ave., 1040 2nd Ave., 1285 2nd Ave., 111 Whitsett,
206 Whitsett, 180 Wallace, 189 Wallace, 100 Mountain High, 5353 Cane Ridge, 100 Chimney Top, 421 East Thompson,
2706 Glenrose, 455 Swiss, 499 Swiss, 520 Zermatt, 220 Knolls, 121 Hickory Trace.

South Schools checked: J.E. Moss, Apollo Middle, Lighthouse, Ezell-Harding, Whitsett Elementary, Cameron Middle, Fall-Hamilton Elementary, Maxwell, Marshall, A.Z. Kelly, Cane Ridge High, Glenpark Elementary,


Date: Tuesday 8/12/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
Occurred at Haywood Lane /Antioch Pike shortly after midnight. The victim stated as he was walking 2 suspects (male/white and unknown) drove up to him. One produced a pistol and told him to give up everything he had. Suspect 1 took victim's wallet and watch. Suspect 1 had a cast on his arm, and suspect 2 was merely the driver. Suspect vehicle was a Chevy Impala, 4DR, black with no tag.

* Burglary *
Occurred in the 5300 block of Nolensville Rd. A t approximately 01:24 am a witness observed a male Hispanic exiting the location with several items in his hands and pockets. He got into a Grey vehicle and fled on Brewer St. The owner of the business r eported the following items taken; a cash register, fax machine and money.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officer conducted proactive traffic enforcement on Nolensville Rd between Haywood Ln and Antioch Pike.
Results: 17 Stops, 14 warnings, 3 citations, 3 violations, 1 Misd Citations, and 1 Misd Physical (Fugitive from Justice warrant from the stated of Texas .
Apartments checked: 100 Tanglewood (Whispering Hills), 189 Wallace ( Sunrise ), 441 Welshwood, 420 Welshwood, 675 Harding Pl (Elysian Gardens), 311 Natchez Ct (Maplecrest), 270 Tampa Dr , 365 Paragon Mills (Foxcroft) and 200 Paragon Mills (Prestige Point).


Date: Tuesday 8/12/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
South B-Detail did the following traffic enforcement in the school zones on 8-12-08:
Apollo Middle: 35 minutes, 1 traffic stop, 1 citation, 1 violation
J E Moss: 28 minutes, 2 traffic stops, 2 citations, 2 violations, 1 arrest
Tusculum: 50 minutes
Haywood: 15 minutes, 3 traffic stops, 3 warnings
Fall- Hamilton: 35 minutes
Cameron Middle: 27 minutes
Oliver Middle: 57 minutes, 4 traffic stops, 1 citation, 1 violation, 3 warnings
Wright Middle: 35 minutes
Whitsitt: 15 minutes

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift: Bavaria Apts (4501 Packard Dr), Hunters Pointe Apts (4601 Packard Dr), Harding Glen (270 Tampa), Hickory Lake Apts (3940 Apache Trail), Winstead Manor (4960 Edmonson), Danbury (5314 Edmonson), Stonewood Apts (5161 Rice Rd), Twin Oaks Apts (100 Antioch Pk), Wood Bridge Apts (98 Antioch Pk), Warren Terrace (441 Welchwood), Turner Park, Berkley Ridge Apts (308 Plus Park Blvd), Arroyo Grande Apts (1220 Lewis St), Garden St Apts (10 Garden Street), Los Alamos Apts (1216 Lewis St), Shepherd Street Apts (33 Shephard St), No Name Apts (1251 John St), No Name Apts (1225 Lewis St), No Name Apts (1233 Lewis St), No Name Apts (1235 Lewis St), Turtle Creek Apts (121 Hickory Trace Dr), Valley Brook Apts (520 Zermatt), Brentridge Apts (1500 Brentridge Dr), Beechwood Terrace Apts (1211 Bell Rd), Mission of Brentwood (204 Enclave Cir), Hickory Point , The Knolls, Mission Mill Creek,



Date: Tuesday 8/12/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
South "A" Officers attempted warrant services in areas where crimes have recently been reported.
There were 17 Warrant Service Attempts and 5 were served.
Officer Struder worked a traffic initiative.
He produced: 22 stops, 19 citations, 19 violations, 3 warnings, 5 warrant attempts and 6 parking violations.
Officer Bowden ran the same initiative.
He produced: 9 stops, 5 citations, 7 violations, 4 warnings, 3 traffic arrests, 2 warrants served from Rutherford County and 4 apartment checks.

South School Zones checked this shift: 200 Finley [Glenpark Elementary], 482 Elysian Fields [Croft Middle], 4701 Bowfield [J.E. Moss], 5832 Pettus [ Marshall Middle], 1034 1st Ave. [Cameron Middle], 510 Wedgewood [Fall-Hamilton Elementary], 631 Richards [Apollo Middle],

* Comments *
South "A" apartment checks and activities: 1199 Murfreesboro, 108 Thompson, 914 Winthorne, 455 Swiss, 499 Swiss,
520 Zermatt, 220 Knolls, 121 Hickory Trace, 4982 Edmondson, 420 Welshwood, 441 Welshwood, 497 Elysian Fields, 625 Benton, 93 Nance, 1216, 1220, 1225, 1235, 1335, 1341 Lewis, 10 Garden, 33 Shepard, 1251 Thomas, 1223 1st Ave., 1040 2nd Ave.,
1285 2nd Ave., 457 Bakertown, 800 Pebble Creek, 704 Berry, 625 Benton, 630 Bell, 4646 Nolensville, 4601 Packard, 4501 Packard, 3939 Apache Trail, 3940 Apache Trail, 5101 Linbar, 5099 Linbar, 180 Wallace, 4982 Edmondson, 115 Northcrest Ct.,
5900 Stonebrook, 216 Plumnelly, 5700 Brentwood Trace, 850 Richards, 860 Richards, 5353 Cane Ridge, 5161 Rice, 5160 Rice, 300 Dover Glen, 4700 Humber.


Date: Monday 8/11/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
8/11 @ 11:10 pm: Robbery from person at 4000 block of Nolensville Pk . Store clerk was taking a break outside the store when a male white approached and asked if she was a store employee. She stated yes and suspect demanded her money. Clerk refused and suspect punched her in the face. Suspect then took $3 from victim's pocket. Suspect fled on foot toward Pagoda Apts. Suspect: male white, 18-35 yoa, 5'10", wearing a blue shirt and tan shorts. Witness observed suspect get into a 2-tone SUV parked at Pagoda Apts and leave scene.



Date: Monday 8/11/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
5400 block of Bell Forge Lane.. Victim was to meet some friends at the location to go out. The victim got into the car with the suspects. They drove him to a construction site nearby. A male subject that had been hiding in the luggage area got out and put a gun to the victim's head. The victim was made to take off all of his clothes. The victim was robbed of his wallet, keys, cell phone, two prescriptions, and $230. Suspects, 2 female whites and a male white were in a silver SUV. They fled the area in that vehicle. Victim thinks he knows the suspects. Precinct Detective notified.

* Aggravated Assault *
300 block of Plus Park Blvd. The victim states when he arrived home the suspect, a neighbor, was waiting on him and wanted to know where his car was. The victim stated the suspect started chasing him and brandished a knife and stated he was going to "Stick" him. The victim was able to get inside his apartment before the suspect stabbed him. When police arrived, Officers were able to locate the suspect. The victim signed warrants for Aggravated Assault on the suspect.

* Significant Event *
7800 block of Kemberton Dr. W. The victim is a 15 year old who was jogging through the neighborhood. Suspect drove up to the victim and opened the door to the car and told the victim to get into the car. Victim began running away, the suspect followed. The victim fled into some nearby woods and last saw the suspect driving away. The victim ran home and called police. Youth Services was notified. Suspect was in a gold pickup truck and is described as a male white, 40-50 years old with gray hair. A Be On the LookOut was aired for the suspect and vehicle.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officers were on assignment targeting areas in and around apartment complexes developed for enforcement.
These areas included the Harding Place corridor and the Nolensville / Harding Place area.
Officers produced the following activity: 57- traffic stops, 42- traffic citations, 57- violations, 12- warnings, 4- business checks,
2 Traffic Arrest, 2 Warrants Served, 2 Warrants Obtained, and 3 Supplements.

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift:
625 Benton Ave (Vine Hill Towers), 331 Plus Park (Rex Court), Bavaria Apts (4501 Packard Dr), Hickory Lake Apts
(3939 Apache Trail), Canterbury Hall Apts (500 Paragon Mills Rd), Gazebo Apts (141 Neese Dr), Twin Oaks Apts
(100 Antioch Pk), Wood Bridge Apts (98 Antioch Pk), Cambridge Apts (660 Bell Rd), Preakness Apts (630 Bell Rd), Bell Hollow Apts (5353 Cane Ridge), Summit Apts (100 Mountain High Dr), Chimney Top Apts, Brandywine Apts, Valley Brook Apts (520 Zermatt), Swiss Ridge Apts (455 Swiss Ave), Swiss View Apts (499 Swiss Ave), Turtle Creek Apts (121 Hickory Trace Dr), Turtle Creek Apts (121 Hickory Trace Dr), Beechwood Terrace Apts (1211 Bell Rd), Mission Mill Creek, Arbor Hills Apts (100 Arbor Knoll Blvd), Mission at Hickory Hollow (100 Hickory Highlands), Willow Point (1200 Hickory Hollow Tr), Hickory Valley Apts, Saxony Apts
(200 Saxony Lake Dr).



Date: Monday 8/11/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Burglary *
1100 block of Brittany Park; Between 08:40 am and 12:00 pm the suspect made entry into the residence. Jewelry and a video camera were taken. Investigation is ongoing.

* Comments *
South A-Detail did the following apartment/business checks on this date: 370 Wallace Ave, 249 Brookridge Dr, 371 Wallace Rd, 206 Zermatt Ave, 660 Bell Rd, 1018 Arbor Crest Blvd, 1216 Lewis St, 1220 Lewis St, 1225 Lewis St, 1235 Lewis St, 1335 Lewis St, 10 Garden St, 33 Shepard St, 1251 Thomas St, 1223 1st Ave S, 1285 2nd Ave S, 1040 2nd Ave S, 2706 Glenrose Ave, 331 Plus Park, 110 Whitsett, 981 Murfreesboro Rd, 100 Arbor Knoll, 5353 Cane Ridge, 520 Zermatt, 121 Hickory Trace, 1157 Bell Rd., 1211 Bell Rd., 675 Harding, 523 Harding, 441 Harding.

Schools checked: 5060 Colemont, 5050 Blue Hole Rd., 206 Whitsett, Glengary Elementary, Cameron Middle, 4700 W. Longdale.

Warrant Attempts: 2 attempts with 2 served.



Date: Sunday 8/10/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Business checks; 01:30-03:00 am, Thompson/E Thompson Ln area due to recent vandalisms-business burglary.
Total of 27 business checks.


Date: Sunday 8/10/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
4949 Apache Trail. The victim was sitting outside his apartment on his vehicle talking on his cell phone. A silver 4 door vehicle pulled up, and suspect got out, ran up to victim, and told him to get down. The victim tried to run back to his apartment, but the suspect hit him in the head with an unknown blunt object. The suspect took the victim's cell phone and immediately fled in the noted vehicle. Suspect was described as a male black, 5'7", braided hair, blue or black bandana, black shirt, and blue jean shorts. Det. Henkel was notified and responded to the scene.

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift:
4960 Edmondson Pk (Edmondson Mannor ), Dominion House (5099 Linbar Dr), Twin Oaks Apts (100 Antioch Pk), Harding Glen (270 Tampa), 2811 Ellington Cir (Brandywine Apts), Wood Bridge Apts (98 Antioch Pk), Brandywine (5204 Edmonson Pike), Hunters Pointe Apts (4601 Packard Dr), Knob Hill Apts (180 Wallace Rd), Warren House (420 Welchwood), Warren Terrace
(441 Welchwood), Elysian Gardens (675 Harding Pl), Maplecrest (311 Natchex Ct), Hickory Pointe (15180 Old Hickory Blvd.), Mission at Mill Creek (416 Arbor Ridge Dr.), Mill Park Apts. (5170 Hickory Hollow Pkwy.), Valley Brook Apts (520 Zermatt),
Swiss Ridge Apts (455 Swiss Ave), Brentridge Apts (1500 Brentridge Dr), Preakness Apts (630 Bell Rd), Cambridge Apts
(660 Bell Rd).



Date: Sunday 8/10/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Initiative: An Officer was on assignment today to conduct enforcement with the specific purpose of highly visibility in areas where we have had recent burglary activity.
This proactive enforcement resulted in; 15 stops, 14 people being cited for 26 traffic law violations.
No burglaries have been reported to have occurred in this target area during the hours of this initiative.
Warrant Service Attempts: 5

* Comments *
Apartment Checks: 5161 Rice Rd., 5160 Rice Rd., #1 Hickory Club, 300 Hickory Hollow Pl., 1000 Enclave Cir., 220 Knolls Pl., 1211 Bell Rd., Cedar Pointe Apartments, Brentridge Apartments, 5845 Nolensville, 100 Brentwood Oaks, 100 Enclave, 850 Richards, 860 Richards, 141 Neese, 100 Antioch, 94 Antioch, 517 Veritas, 420 Elysian Fields, 497 Elysian Fields, 530 Harding, 550 Harding, 200 Paragon Mills, 4700 Humber, 5900 Linbar, 4646 Nolensville, 200 Yelton Ct., 201 Redd Ct., 311 Natchez Ct., 320 Welch Rd., 365 Paragon Mills, 380 Harding, 100 Tanglewood Ct., 200 Paragon Mills, 4601 Packard, 5242 Edmondson Pk., 5204 Edmondson Pk., 370 Oakley, 100 Player's Ct., 1199 Murfreesboro, 914 Winthorne, 411 Murfreesboro, 625 Benton.



Date: Saturday 8/9/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
5426 Target Dr. The victim was walking out of the Steak and Shake. A male black walked up to victim's car and opened her door. Suspect held a knife to victim and asked for her money. Victim stated all she had was credit cards. Suspect then reached into her car and took her purse, while holding the knife to her. Suspect then fled on foot into the woods. K-9 responded and ran a track in search for suspect. Suspect was found by K-9 in the woods and apprehension was made by the K-9 handler's partner. Victim's purse was recovered where suspect was found. The suspect was charged with Aggravated Robbery and Possession of a Controled Substance for resale.

* Comments *
Officers continued to monitor Casa Blanca and Caribbean Hut clubs with no activity to be reported.
Officers monitored open businesses and continued to focus on apartment checks within their zones.



Date: Saturday 8/9/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
One officer was on assignment targeting areas in and around apartment complexes developed for enforcement.
These areas included the Harding Place corridor and the Nolensville / Harding Place area.
The officer produced the following activity: 18 traffic stops, 6 traffic citations, 15 violations, 12 warnings, 2 misdemeanor citations, 29 community contacts and 45 business checks.

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift: Dover Glen (301 Dover Glen), Hickory Valley Condos (5515 Country Dr), Preakness Apts (630 Bell Rd), Edmondson Manor (4960 Edmondson Pk), Baker Station Apts (300 Baker Station), Audubon Park Apts (300 Whispering Hills), Garden St Apts (10 Garden Street), Los Alamos Apts (1216 Lewis St), No Name Apts (1251 John St), No Name Apts (1225 Lewis St), No Name Apts (1233 Lewis St), No Name Apts (1235 Lewis St), The Mission at Brentwood (204 Enclave Cir), The Mission at Mill Creek (455 Arbor Pl), Berkley Ridge Apts (308 Plus Park Blvd), Hickory Trace (71 Hickory Hollow Pl), Beechwood Terrace Apts (1211 Bell Rd), Brentridge Apts (1500 Brentridge Dr), and Turtle Creek Apts (121 Hickory Trace Dr).



Date: Saturday 8/9/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Significant Arrest *
FTO Alexandrow and POI Mabry went to the 1600 block of Hickory Hollow Terrace to serve 2 outstanding Probation Violation Warrants. They did in fact find the subject they were looking for and arrested him on the warrants. This same subject had been arrested earlier in the week by the Flex Unit in regards to several Residential Burglaries that South has been experiencing. He had already made bond on those burglary charges.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
South "A" Officers worked a Warrant Hot Sheet Initiative this shift.
There were 21 Warrant Service Attempts and 3 were served.
Officer Dye gave extra patrol to the State Fairgrounds this shift due to a gun show.

* Comments *
South "A" apartment checks and activities: 420 Welshwood, 441 Welshwood, 380 Harding, 189 Wallace, 270 Tampa, 675 Harding, 270 Tampa, 365 Paragon Mills, 1199 Murfreesboro, 108 Thompson, 331 Plus Park, 308 Plus Park, 221 Plus Park, 421 East Thompson, 1216 Lewis, 93 Nance, 1800 Nolensville, 704 Berry, 500 Wedgewood, 301 Dover Glen, 850 Richards, 2018 Zermatt, 1603 Hickory Hollow Terrace, 2900 Hamilton Church, 660 Bell, 87 Hickory Hollow Pl., 180Wallace, 220 Knolls, 455 Swiss,
520 Zermatt, 1233, 1235, 1220, 1225, 1216 Lewis, 985 Murfreesboro, 2706 Glenrose, 100 Prescott, 5319 Nolensville, 500 Ocala, 500 Hickoryview, 121 Hickory Trace, 1345 Bell, 1157 Bell, 1211 Bell.


Sgt. Suzanne Stephens
South Precinct
Community Affairs Coordinator
5101 Harding Place
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 880-3182
suzanne.stephens@nashville.gov

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A Hermitage Precinct Crime Suppression Unit investigation in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspector led to the arrest of a man and his girlfriend Wednesday afternoon after they both accepted a package containing 24 pounds of marijuana.
Virginio Gaspar, 30, and his girlfriend Maria Rivera, 35, both reside at 550 McCrory Creek Road . CSU detectives and U.S. Postal employees first delivered the package to Gaspar at home where he signed for it.
Rivera accepted the same mailer a short time later while she was at work at the Shell station at 4050 Lebanon Pike.
Both Gaspar and Rivera are charged with possession of marijuana for resale. She is free on $10,000 bond. Gaspar is being held in lieu of $10,000 bond.
Rivera was charged in April with selling alcohol to a minor.

*Photos of Rivera, Gaspar, and the seized marijuana accompany this release on the Internet.

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August 14, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alert witnesses and quick police action resulted in this afternoon’s arrest of two persons involved in today’s robbery of a man outside Ascend Federal Credit Union’s 2600 Elm Hill Pike branch.
The 19-year-old victim was walking toward the front door of the Credit Union when he was suddenly grabbed, thrown to the ground, and robbed of $400 by Brandon White, 23. Friends of the victim attempted to intervene, but could not stop White from jumping behind the wheel of a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier occupied by a female friend, Margaret Flowers, 40. Flowers screamed, “Go!,” and both sped away.
Witnesses took down the license plate number of the car, which is registered to Flowers at her 2531 Glenrose Avenue apartment. South Precinct Officer Larry Carter quickly responded to the apartment complex and found Flowers still at the vehicle. Backup officers arrived and knocked on the apartment door. White came out without incident. Both subsequently made incriminating statements during questioning by Hermitage Precinct Detective Jason Rosalia.
White, who has two cocaine possession convictions, and Flowers, who has no prior Nashville arrests, are charged with robbery and are being held in lieu of $74,000 each.

*Photographs of White and Flowers are being withheld at present while detectives work to determine whether they are involved in any other criminal activity.
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CONTACT: Brian Todd, Metro Public Health Dept. 340-2153

Human Case of WNV
Reported in Davidson County
NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 15, 2008 -- Metro Public Health Department officials announced today that a Hermitage woman tested positive for West Nile virus. Her illness started in early August and she is now recovering.
“She traveled to other parts of the United States in the two weeks before her illness started, so we can’t determine if she was infected within Davidson County,” said Bill Paul, M.D., Director of Health for the Metro Public Health Department. “However, the virus has been found in mosquitoes here, and the Health Department will increase mosquito surveillance efforts in the Hermitage area, where she lives”
This is the fifth human case in Nashville since 2002. One death occurred in 2002.
The Health Department began trapping and sending mosquitoes to the Tennessee Department of Health’s lab the first week in May. Trapped mosquitoes are tested for West Nile virus. Four mosquito batches sent to the lab this year have tested positive for West Nile virus. To date, none of the positive mosquitoes have been found in traps set near this person’s neighborhood.
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can occasionally cause an infection of the brain in humans. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds and can then transmit West Nile virus to people and horses through mosquito bites.
Many human infections are mild, and symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches. In more severe infections such as meningitis or encephalitis, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, convulsions, or paralysis may be present. The virus cannot spread from person to person.
The Metro Public Health Department recommends taking the following precautions to protect against mosquito bites:
• Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks.
Use a mosquito repellant that contains DEET (the chemical N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) Picaridin (KBR 3023), or Oil of lemon eucalyptus, and follow the directions on the label.
• Keep windows and doors closed and make sure window screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house.

For Immediate Release


Third Batch of Mosquitoes Tests Positive for WNV in Antioch
Test Results show Sustained Transmission of Disease
Health Department Steps Up Effort Against WNV by Spraying Section of Antioch

MEDIA CONTACT: Brian Todd, Metro Public Health Department, 340-2153

NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 15, 2008 – Mosquitoes tested positive for a third time in the past month near the intersection of Murfreesboro Road and Bell Road in Antioch. Test results confirm sustained West Nile virus infection among mosquitoes.
“Having repeated positive mosquitoes over a period of time in one residential area is very rare in Davidson County” said Bill Paul, M.D., Director of Health. “We need to take additional, targeted action because these conditions represent a significant public health threat.”
Spraying will take place on Monday, August 18th and again Thursday, August 21st. Spraying will occur in selected areas within the following boundaries:
South of Nashboro Boulevard/Smith Springs Road
West of Owendale Drive/Butler Road
North of Anderson Road/Bell Road
East of Murfreesboro Road

Spraying will begin at dusk (8 p.m.) and nighttime hours when female Culex mosquitoes are most active.
If it rains, or winds are greater than 10 miles per hour, then the Health Department will reschedule spraying.
The Health Department will utilize ultra low volume (ULV) application of sumithrin/piperonyl butoxide (Anvil 2+2) by licensed technicians on trucks to control adult mosquitoes. Anvil 2+2 is registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in residential and recreational areas.
The first batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Antioch July 17th. The Health Department increased trapping and testing efforts in the area to determine if there was sustained transmission of infection or if this was an isolated occurrence, and also stepped up efforts to remove standing water, apply larvicides, and notify residents to avoid mosquito bites. Despite these actions, a second batch of mosquitoes tested positive July 31, and a third batch collected last week tested positive, documenting sustained transmission of the virus in this area.
This is the first time since 2006 that the Health Department will spray to reduce the threat of WNV in the mosquito population.
Health Department officials continue to monitor standing water areas and apply larvicide when mosquito larvae are present. Mosquito traps are monitored twice weekly in all areas within Davidson County.
The Health Department will use several modes of communication to notify community members of when and where spraying will occur.
Spray Notification:
• Distribution of news releases and map of specific boundaries to Nashville news media.
• Spray notification announcement with maps placed on the Health Department’s website. (www.health.nashville.gov)
• Spray notification details placed on Health Department telephone hotline (340-5668).
• Signs placed 48 hours in advance at spray boundary entries notifying residents of spraying in English and Spanish.
• Use of Reverse 911 technology to send spray notification details to all households within the planned spray area with a telephone.
• Inform those who have submitted cell phone numbers to the Health Department.
• Spray notification maps and details placed on Metro 3 (Cable channel 3).
• E-mail spray notification specifics with maps to Mayor’s office and Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods.
• E-mail spray notification specifics and maps to Metro Council Members.
• E-mail spray notification specifics to Health Department “Health E-Mail” Subscribers.
• Health Department staff drive through each neighborhood within the boundaries two hours leading up to spraying to inform those outside that spraying will occur.
• Each spray team is made up of a two vehicles:
o The lead vehicle is in place to provide any last minute notification to drivers or anyone outside that the spray truck is in operation. (When necessary, the person in the lead vehicle will radio to alert the person in the spray vehicle to turn off the spray unit before exposure occurs.)
o The second vehicle in the caravan is the truck with the spray unit. Each spray truck is equipped with yellow flashing lights. It is important to know the spray unit sounds similar to a chainsaw and that the compressor continues to operate even when the spray has been turned off.

The pesticide, Anvil 2+2 has been used for many years for mosquito control in residential areas. It will be applied in accordance with the EPA label and state regulations. The ultra-low-volume (ULV) spray applies approximately 3 ounces of compound per acre of land. Individuals who wish to reduce their exposure may take the following steps:
• Remain indoors during and 30 minutes after spraying occurs.
• Close windows and doors in your home during the spraying process.
• Do not allow children or pets to follow the Mosquito Control truck while spray unit is engaged.
• Make yourself as visible as possible if you are outside when the trucks are in your area.
• Make sure pets are indoors or out of the front yard during the spraying process.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes carrying the virus. Human cases of the virus have been rare in Davidson County, with five cases and one death. The Health Department recommends that everyone take steps to protect from mosquito bites:
• Limit time outdoors at dusk and nighttime hours when mosquitoes are most active.
• If you must be outdoors then wear a CDC recommended mosquito repellent that contains either Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET).
• Wear shoes, socks, long sleeve shirts and pants when outdoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most prevalent. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials to keep mosquitoes away from the skin. Pant legs should be tucked into shoes or socks, and collars should be buttoned. Light colored clothes are less attractive to mosquitoes.
• Make sure all your windows and doors have screens and are in good repair.

Spraying and larviciding will not fully eliminate the presence of mosquitoes. The health department stresses taking the necessary measures to reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood:
• Reduce or eliminate all standing water in your yard – especially in children’s toys, bird baths, clogged gutters, tires, flowerpots, trashcans, and wheelbarrows.
• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with Gambusia fish.
• Apply mosquito dunks in standing water areas on your property.
• Cut back overgrown vegetation (mosquito hiding areas).
The Metro Public Health Department has a mosquito control information hotline with a recorded message about mosquito control efforts in Davidson County – 340-5668.
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MNPS Hosts NCLB Choice Forum for Parents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2008) – Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Metro Nashville Public Schools Federal Programs Office will hold an informational meeting for parents regarding No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Choice. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Central Administration Building, located at 2601 Bransford Ave.
Through NCLB, students zoned for schools listed as High Priority are given the option of attending another school in the district. The law also requires these schools offer Supplemental Educational Services (SES), such as tutoring programs, for all students.
At the forum, parents will learn what Choice is, the stipulations and regulations surrounding Choice, where students attending High Priority schools are eligible to transfer, and transportation options surrounding Choice. Parents will also learn how schools become targeted as High Priority. Parents will be given a tutoring request packet and helpful information on how to choose the best tutoring service for their child. All state approved tutoring services have also been invited to attend the meeting so parents can begin searching for possible tutoring programs that best fit their child’s needs.
Parents unable to attend this meeting can contact the SES Coordinator at their child’s school after Monday morning, Aug. 18 for more information.

Metro Nashville Public Schools provide a range of educational opportunities to more than 75,000 students in Nashville and Davidson County. The governing body for MNPS is the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Board of Public Education, a nine-member group elected by residents of Metropolitan Nashville. For more information, please visit www.mnps.org.