News and Comments

Dear Resident,
Your concerns are always of great importance to me. I have had numerous issues brought to my attention over the last year. I have had calls to assist with pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens and even snakes (definitely not my favorite). Calls about noisy cars, motorcycles, dogs, trucks and people as well as request to cut tall grass and smooth potholes have come to me. Many times I can help with a quick call and others take much time to bring about a positive change and some I am simply unable to fix. However, I have good news about one of our challenges. Our police officers will soon have a new tool to help stop the thump, thump and excessive noise many have sought assistance for.

On September 2nd, the council should vote on third reading to change our current law regarding noise. Currently a specific decibel level must be measured with a meter that is in very limited supply. Along with many of my colleagues, I have co-sponsored a bill to make the level of noise that can be ticketed much easier for the police to enforce. I've included a portion of our legal analysis describing the changes bracketed below.

{This ordinance simply removes the references to specific decibel levels in the noise ordinance and substitutes such levels with a provision prohibiting amplified noise that is plainly audible from the adjacent property line. If the amplified sound is on public property or within the public right-of-way, the operator would be in violation if the sound was plainly audible fifty feet or more from the source of the sound. The ordinance defines "plainly audible" as any sound which clearly can be heard by unimpaired auditory senses. The ordinance continues the existing exemption for downtown properties.

This ordinance also adds provisions regulating motor vehicle engine and exhaust noise. The code currently prohibits excessive car stereo noise, but contains no provisions applicable to the vehicle itself. This ordinance would prohibit a person from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a muffler in good working order to prevent excessive noise. Further, the ordinance would prohibit the use of a "cut-out, by-pass, or similar muffler elimination unit", or the operation of a motor vehicle with devices that amplify motor noise or motor vehicle exhaust noise. Finally, the ordinance would prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle if the exhaust noise is plainly audible at 200 feet. }

While I do not think there will be much resistance for this on third reading, your email to councilmembers@nashville.gov in support of Ordinance No.BL2008-259 could not hurt.

District Wide Town Hall Meeting
Come one come all. Thursday, September 4 from 6pm-8pm at the South Police Precinct on Harding Place will be the opportunity for you to meet your neighbors and share your thoughts with me. Please be considering what you would like to improve in our community over the next year.

Over this weekend, as requested by one of our neighbors, I hope to put together a flier that you can share with any of your neighbors that may not receive a notice otherwise. I greatly appreciate you sharing notices with other community members.

Please read the attached police newsletter and let me know if you would like to receiving them regularly.

All the best,
Duane Dominy
District 28 Councilman
101 Cherokee Place
Antioch, TN 37013
615-831-0774
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This Sunday, August 24th, the Red Cross will have a BLOODMOBILE BUS at Antioch Church of Christ next to the breezeway at rear of building. You may donate blood between 7 and 11 AM; registration is in the church foyer. Call Sheryl Friend at 834-3063 through Friday to reserve a donation time. Walk ins will be accepted Sunday on a space available basis.

Jim Hodge
Metro Councilman, District 30
615/255-2703 ext 17 office

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Great work by the neighbors-getting pictures/evidence which assisted us further in our ability to prosecute!!
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The Hermitage B-Flex team answered a call at 4448 Stoneview Dr. where the neighbors wanted to report that the residents of 4448 were growing marijuana plants in their back yard. We arrived to speak to the neighbors who showed us photos that they had taken of several marijuana plants growing in the garden behind a privacy fence of 4448. The plants were so tall that they were growing over the fence and could be seen clearly by the neighbors. They also had photos of the male resident of 4448, cutting down the plants and putting them in the back of a red pickup truck. The neighbors allowed us into their back yard and from their deck we could see into the back yard of 4448 where three marijuana plants could be seen in plain view that had been left behind. Also, in the driveway of 4448 there were marijuana leaves that had fallen off of the plants that were placed in the back of the pickup and transported away. The team knocked on the door of 4448 Stoneview, but no one answered. With the help of Hermitage CSU the team was able to obtain a search warrant for the address. Once inside the female resident, was taken into custody. Mr. Wall was not on scene. The three plants in the back yard were seized as well as one found in the shed behind the house. Also, another plant was found in the garbage can outside of the house. The female was transported to booking and warrants for Wall have been obtained.

Commander Michelle Richter
Hermitage Precinct
880-1776

Date: Monday 8/18/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
1600 block of Hickory Hollow Terrace. On 8/18/08 at approximately 10:15 pm 3 victims were outside when approached by 4 male black suspects who demanded their money. As the suspects fled on foot they turned around and fired multiple shots at the victims, striking 3 parked cars and an apartment building. No persons were struck or injured. South detectives responded to the scene and interviewed all involved. Possibly gang related.

* Burglary *
Occurred in the 600 block of Baxter Ln. at approximately 03:26 am. The victim stated that she was asleep in her residence when she was awakened by a male white, mid 20's standing over her. Suspect began yelling, "Where's the coke?", referring to cocaine, and struck her with a hammer on her left hand. Suspect then demanded her marijuana which she gave him. The victim was able to flee the residence and contact police. Upon Officers arrival, the suspect fled on foot. K-9 responded to assist and apprehended the suspect a short time later. Located in the suspect vehicle was 1 large bag of marijuana and a large amount of marijuana in the driver floor board, which was the marijuana the suspect had taken from the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital by NFD. The suspect was transported to another hospital for his injuries. Suspect will be charged with Especially Aggravated Burglary upon his release.


Date: Monday 8/18/2008
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.
Officers produced the following activity: 34 traffic stops, 17 business checks, 2 misdemeanor citations and 5 community contacts.

The following school zones were targeted for enforcement on this date:
A.Z. Kelley Elementary School Zone enforcement...2:45-3:15 pm....3 stops, 2 citations, 1 warning
Oliver Middle School Zone enforcement...2:45-3:15 pm...No violations observed.

* Comments *
Officers proactively patrolled and/or responded to calls for service at the following apartment complexes throughout the shift: Prestige Pointe Apts (200 Paragon Mills), The Club at Hickory Hollow (1 Hickory Club Dr), Swiss Ridge Apts (455 Swiss Ave),
Swiss View Apts (499 Swiss Ave), Whispering Oaks (100 Tanglewood Ct), Hickory Manor (100 Zelita Ave), Overlook Apts
(727 Bell Rd), Willow Point (1200 Hickory Hollow Tr), Waterford Crossing (2929 Old Franklin), Pebble Creek (101 Pebble Creek Cir), Canter Chase (1901 Murfreesboro Rd), Regency Apts (2706 Glenrose), Glengarry Apts (914 Winthorne Dr), Valley Brook Apts (520 Zermatt), Vine Hill Towers (625 Benton Ave), Bavaria Apts (4501 Packard Dr), Arbor Knoll (1001 Arbor Knoll Blvd), Arbor Hills Apts (100 Arbor Knoll Blvd), Apollo Apts (850 Richards Rd), 380 Harding Condos (380 Harding Pl), Holly Hills (4700 Humber), Hunters Pointe Apts (4601 Packard Dr), Twin Oaks Apts (100 Antioch Pk), Wood Bridge Apts (98 Antioch Pk), Gazebo Apts
(141 Neese Dr), Coventry Crossing (108 Thompson).

Motor Officer McVey did traffic enforcement at the following locations due to citizen complaints of speeding related violations: Haywood/Faulkner...No violations observed, 1 community contact
Wallace/Turley...3 stops, 1 citation, 1 violation, 1 warning
Old Hickory Blvd/Brentwood...5 stops, 5 citations
Blackman/Briarwood...2 stops, 2 citations, 1 DUI


Date: Monday 8/18/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
South A-Detail responded to a Robbery from a person this day. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of Mullen Cir. The victim stated that a male white came in his front door, which was unlocked. Another suspect, a male black, came in with a semi-auto handgun and fired it into the house. The victim tried to run but fell at which time the male black suspect pointed the handgun at him and demanded money. The suspects fled in a Silver Chrysler 300 with the victim's $50. The victim was not injured. ID was called to process the scene. South detectives were notified and responded.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
8-18-08 Officer Bowden was assigned the Linbar Road and Richards Road corridors to slow traffic.
Officer Bowden generated the following stats: 6 apartment checks, 10 traffic stops, issued 4 traffic citations with 4 violations, issued 6 warnings and made 2 traffic arrest issuing 2 misdemeanor citations.
Officer Clark was on assignment also. Officer Clark generated the following activity: 7 traffic stops, issued 2 warning, issued 5 traffic citations with 5 violations and made 3 traffic arrests. He also did 3 business checks 2 of which were at other schools. (Apollo Middle and J. E. Moss elementary)

* Comments *
South A-Detail did the following apartment checks on this day: 1000 Enclave, 220 Knolls, 727 Bell Rd, 500 Piccadilly Row,
505 Piccadilly Row, 100 Mountain high, 850 Richards Rd, 300 Dover Glenn, 675 Harding, 4646 Nolensville Rd, 4700 Humber,
331 Murfreesboro Rd, 206 Whitsett, 2706 Glenrose, 41 Murfreesboro Rd, 1100 Players Ct, 660 Bell Rd, 1105 Arbor Pl,
1199 Murfreesboro Rd, 914 Winthorne, 108 Thompson, 370 Oakley, 1100 players Ct, 5242 Edmonson, 5204 Edmonson Pk

Date: Tuesday 8/19/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: C-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
Occurred in the 800 block of Rocky Mountain Pkwy at approximately 11:45 pm. 3 people inside an apartment at this location answered a knock at their door. A male black was at the door and asked if this was a Rocky Mountain Circle address. When he was advised "no" he pulled a gun and forced his way into the residence. 3 other male black subjects then entered the residence behind him and searched each room as suspect #1 held the 3 victims at gun point in the living room. The suspects then demanded money and cell phones. One suspect took a safe and coins.

* Significant Event *
Fatal Traffic Crash on Franklin Limestone near Billingsgate Dr. At approximately 01:15 am a motorcycle was traveling northbound on Franklin Limestone when, according to a witness, the victim ran off the roadway, struck a ditch and came to rest against a tree. The victim was transported to the hospital were he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officers conducted proactive business checks in the 3700 and 4100 block of Nolensville Rd.

Apartments checked were: 380 Harding Pl, 365 Paragon Mills, 311 Natchez Ct, 320 Welch Rd, 600 Whispering Oaks, 2929 Selena Dr, 4646 Nolensville Rd, 270 Tampa Dr, 4601 Packard Dr, 441 Welshwood Dr and 420 Welshwood Dr.

Officers were proactive when not answering calls for service; 11 traffic, 5 citations, 6 warnings, and 11 violations. They also made 3 traffic arrests, 1 misd physical, and served 2 failure to be booked warrants from the above stops.



Date: Tuesday 8/19/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: B-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Robbery *
Humber Drive...Victim was walking in the parking area of Holly Hills Apartments when he was jumped by 2 male black suspects (no further description). One punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground. The other suspect grabbed him and took money ($100.00 cash) out of his pocket. Both suspects fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital for the injury to his face. South Investigations notified.

* Significant Event *
Fatality Accident...I-24East @ Haywood Lane...male Hispanic driver (unknown identification at this time) lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. He veered across lanes of traffic and struck a rock wall. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Fatal Crash Team responded for the investigation, which continues.

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officers were on assignment for a short period of time targeting areas in and around apartment complexes have been developed for enforcement.
Officers produced the following activity: 18 traffic stops, 12 traffic citations, 16 violations, 6 warnings, 1 misdemeanor citations, 1 warrant service attempts, 5 community contacts and 8 business checks.

* Comments *
Officers responded to calls for service and proactively patrolled the following apartment complexes throughout the shift: South Brook Apts (5101 Linbar Dr), Sunrise Apts (189 Wallace), Prestige Pointe Apts (200 Paragon Mills), Nob Hill Apts (180 Wallace Rd), Preakness Apts (630 Bell Rd), Dominion House (5099 Linbar Dr), Holly Hills (4700 Humber) and Hunters Pointe Apts.
(4601 Packard Dr)

Officer McVey worked the school zone of Henry Maxwell Elementary School, but did not observe any violations.



Date: Tuesday 8/19/2008
Precinct: South
Detail: A-Shift, Patrol

Major Event Information

* Hot Spots/Zone Information *
Officers gave extra attention to the Creek Street Clean-Up today.

Officer Struder worked a crime reduction and apprehension initiative in several strategic areas of South this shift.
The areas he worked were Linbar Dr., Bell Rd. and Richards Rd.
He produced: 7 stops, 7 citations and 7 violations.
Officer Jeffers worked on a warrant list in the 1100 block of Murfreesboro Rd. He had 30 Warrant Service Attempts.

South "A" Officers gave Extra Patrol to the following schools: Fall-Hamilton, Tusculum Elementary, Glencliff High, Glencliff Elementary, Wright Middle, Cole Elementary, and Antioch Middle.

* Comments *
South "A" apartment checks and activities: 455 Swiss, 520 Zermatt, 100 Arbor Knoll, 455 Arbor Pl., 220 Knolls, 121 Hickory Trace, 800 Pebble Creek, 433 Bakertown, 300 Bakertown, 850 Richards, 860 Richards, 264 Britishwoods, 1901 Murfreesboro,
2403 Hickory Highlands, 2900 Hamilton Church, 5825 Crossings, 1517 Hickory Highlands, 704 Berry, 625 Benton, 370 Oakley,
1100 Players Ct., 5242 Edmondson, 5204 Edmondson, 600 Whispering Hills, 400 Adamwood, 570 McMurray, 421 East Thompson, 2706 Glenrose, 331 Plus Park, 221 Plus Park, 914 Winthorne, 108 Thompson, 1335 Lewis.


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

Representative Donna Rowland alerts seniors in community to TennCare fraud

Representative Donna Rowland (R- Murfreesboro) announced today that she has been contacted regarding a TennCare fraud scheme that has apparently been reported in several communities. The fraudulent misrepresentation of TennCare was reported to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Representative Rowland said she wanted to alert seniors in her community and district to the fraudulent activity, and encouraged those with information to report it.

Representative Rowland was notified that a person (or persons) posing as representatives of TennCare are going into the homes of seniors who are preparing to enter nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and are advising them that they must sign their homes over to the state.

They present a nameless TennCare business card, and asked the individuals to sign documents that would release their home to the state. TennCare stressed in an email warning representatives about the fraudulent activity that TennCare does not ever ask people to sign over their homes in order to receive services.

“Seniors need to be aware of these criminals who are trying to take advantage of their fragile situation,” stated Rep. Rowland. “If someone approaches you about this, please do not sign any documents, and report it immediately to local law enforcement, the TBI or the OIG.”

If you have any information or are approached by anyone, contact the OIG to report the incident at 1-800-433-3982 or visit www.tncarefraud.tennessee.gov.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Keith A. Paige
615-340-6222
keith.paige@dominionenterprises.com

Help Wanted: Nashville Employers Seek Out Older Workers, Veterans & General Public

National Council On The Aging and The Employment Guide®, Tennessee Career Partners including Tennessee Department Of Labor @ Workforce Development and Veterans Service and Nashville Career Advancement Center, a workforce development agency to connect job seekers with some of Nashville’s largest businesses at a special job fair

Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2008 – In response to an aging workforce and a tightening labor market, the National Council On The Aging and The Employment Guide®, have combined efforts to bring together older workers, veterans and other job seekers with companies who seek their talents. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at LP Field, more than 75 employers will meet and interview hundreds of job seekers. Doors open at 9:00 AM to Veterans and ages 40 and older, and at noon the Nashville Older Worker/Veterans Career Fair will be open to all ages.

Sponsored by FOX 17, AFLAC, CVS Caremark, 102.9 The Buzz, and 88.1 FM Fisk University, the Nashville job fair is part of the Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series, taking place in more than 55 cities across the country from Aug. 22 to Oct. 23. The job fair series is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 22-26, 2008.

As Baby Boomers begin to gray, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2000, 13 percent of the U.S. workforce was 55 and older and, by 2010, that figure will likely increase to 17 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.