Unsolved Crimes
$10,000 Reward offered by WZTV Fox 17 for info on robbery/shooting of Erika Lathon
December 07, 2012
December 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sinclair Television of Nashville, Inc. d/b/a WZTV Fox 17 (“FOX 17”) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Thursday night’s robbery/shooting of WZTV Fox 17 television news reporter Erika Lathon after she withdrew cash from the Bank of America ATM at 1634 Church Street.
Lathon was approached by the gunman at 11:45 p.m. He demanded cash. She complied. The robber, who was dressed in all black and wore a mask, fired one time into Lathon’s car and fled on foot. She drove herself to a nearby hospital where she was treated and released for a gunshot wound to the arm.
Anyone with information that can assist West Precinct detectives in identifying the suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
The $10,000 reward is in addition to the reward of up to $1,000 offered by Crime Stoppers. The $10,000 reward is effective for 365 days from today’s date (December 7, 2012).
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Dirt Bike theft from 501 Heritage Drive, Madison
April 20, 2012
On April 20th, 2012, the victim purchased a 2011 Suzuki Motorcycle DRZ400S white in color. He had the motorcycle in the back of his 1997 Ford F150 white pickup truck when he went to the Clerk’s Office at 501 Heritage Drive, corner of Old Hickory Blvd, in order to register it. While the victim was inside registering the motorcycle, a male white in his late 30’s, thin build took the motorcycle off the truck and drove away. This theft occurred between 2:45pm and 3:15pm. The victim had the motorcycle for ONLY about three hours when it was stolen. Attached is a picture of the actual motorcycle.
Anyone with information on the theft of this motorcycle is urged to contact the Nashville Crime Stoppers 74-CRIME. You can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” then the message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Murder of Terry L Davis on Moorewood Ct 12/03/11
April 11, 2012
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On December 3rd, 2011 at approximately 09:30 pm Terry Lajuan Davis was standing at the bus stop at Moorewood Court and Moorewood Drive. While waiting for the MTA bus, two unknown suspects approached the victim from behind a home on Moorewood Court. The suspects started shooting at the victim and shot him in the back. The victim was left to die on the corner as the suspects fled the area on foot. Witnesses stated they saw two male blacks with black hoodies running from the scene. One of the suspects is described as being very tall, approximately 6ft 2in, thin with his hair in shoulder length dreads.
Police were called to the scene after someone noticed the victim lying on the ground. Police and ambulance personnel responded to the scene but the victim had already died from his wounds.
The Metro Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the persons responsible for this murder. The victim was wearing a black San Antonio Spurs baseball cap with a gray bill, gray hoodie, black jeans, and black tennis shoes with white stripes. He was holding a white plastic Wal-Mart bag at the time of his murder.
Anyone with information on the murder of Terry Davis is urged to contact the Nashville Crime Stoppers 74-CRIME. You can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” then the message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Gene Brodie murder on Dr D B Todd Jr Blvd 06/14/2011
March 15, 2012
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On June 14th, 2011 at approximately 01:40 am the Metro Police received a call to Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. near Albion St. regarding a man who had been shot and was found on the sidewalk. Police personnel arrived at the scene to find that the victim had died as a result of a gunshot wound.
Shortly before the victim was shot, Gene Brodie was seen on surveillance video walking down the street with another person. Several vehicles were seen driving by the two as they continued walking on Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. A few moments later, the suspect was seen running from the location. The victim was found on the sidewalk by a passerby who had called the police.
The Metro Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person responsible for this murder. Since there were several vehicles going by at the time the suspect was seen with the victim, someone would be able to recognize the suspect. The victim was using crutches at the time because of his handicap; his right leg below the knee was gone. Gene was wearing a dark baseball cap, green short sleeve shirt with "CAMP" on the front, and light colored blue jeans with the right pant leg pinned up from the knee.
Anyone with information on the murder of Gene Brodie is urged to contact the Nashville Crime Stoppers 74-CRIME. You can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” then the message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Reginald Collier Murder on Wheless St
December 01, 2011
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On July 10th, at approximately 02:00 am the police received a call to 1208 Wheless Street regarding a man who had been shot and was not breathing. The ambulance personnel arrived at the scene to find the victim’s mother attempting CPR. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. There were reports of several gun shots being heard and shortly afterwards, the victim was found lying on the front porch.
The Metro Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for this murder. Anyone with information on the murder of Reginald Collier is urged to contact the Nashville Crime Stoppers 74-CRIME. You can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” then the message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Fatal accident in the 4000 block of Murfreesboro Pk
November 11, 2011
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On Friday, November 11, 2011 at approximately 10:20 a.m. police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 4000 block of Murfreesboro Pike near Old Hickory Blvd. in the Antioch area. The crash involved a black Lexus and a DARK BLUE CHEVY IMPALA (possibly a 2005 model). The Chevy Impala fled the scene and the driver of the Lexus was pronounced deceased on the scene. Witnesses state the Chevy Impala appeared to have a bad paint job or possibly navy blue primer on the vehicle. The vehicle should have damage along the entire passenger side.
Anyone with information on the owner, driver or the current location of this dark blue Chevy Impala, is urged to contact the Nashville Crime Stoppers 74-CRIME. You can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" then the message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Nashville Crime Stoppers by phone, text, or Internet can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Community's Assistance Requested to Locate Hit & Run SUV
November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crash investigators are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the older model light-colored SUV that struck and critically injured a pedestrian on Capitol View Avenue between Alhambra Circle and Jones Avenue in East Nashville on the night of November 3rd.
The investigation shows that the SUV, probably a Ford Explorer, was traveling east on Capitol View Avenue when it struck a man who was walking on the edge of the roadway. A witness reported that the SUV struck the pedestrian, swerved to the left and continued on. The vehicle sustained a broken headlight and likely additional moderate damage to the front passenger side.
The pedestrian remains in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Anyone with information on the SUV and/or its driver is urged to contact the police department’s Traffic Unit at 862-7738 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone, text or Internet can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
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Fatal Hit and Run on Donelson Pike
November 17, 2009
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Tameka Vines Murder on Magnolia Road
November 07, 2007
ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 2007 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 IN THE MORNING, TAMEKA VINES 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WENT TO WAKE HER MOTHER UP TO START THEIR DAY BUT FOUND HER MOTHER DEAD IN HER BED. SHE AND HER SISTER RAN TO A NEIGHBORS HOUSE TO CALL POLICE. DETECTIVES WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT SOMEONE CAME TO
DETECTIVES ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLICS HELP IN FINDING OUT WHO KILLED TAMEKA VINES IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT WHO KILLED TAMEKAS VINES IN THE VINE HILL DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH NASHVILLE, CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME. IF THE INFORMATION RESULTS IN THE ARREST AND PROSECUTION,
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Nakia Baker Murder on Nolensville Rd
January 07, 2007
ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2007 AT ABOUT FIVE THIRTY IN THE MORNING,THE BODY OF THIRTY ONE YEAR OLD NAKIA BAKER WAS FOUND LYING ON THE GROUND, NEXT TO HIS CAR, IN THE PARKING LOT OF CLUB ADVENTURA & BILLARDS AT 3312-B-NOLENSVILLE ROAD. THIS CLUB IS AN AFTER HOURS CLUB THAT IS FREQUENTED BY MEN WHO DRESS IN WOMENS CLOTHING. AT THE TIME MR. BAKER WAS FOUND HE WAS DRESSED AS A WOMAN. POLICE DO NOT KNOW IF THAT IS THE REASON WHY HE WAS KILLED OR IF IT CONTRIBUTED TO HIS DEATH. WITNESSES TOLD OFFICERS THAT MR. BAKER HAD BEEN SOCIALIZING INSIDE THE CLUB UNTIL HE LEFT TO WALK TO HIS CAR.
MR. BAKERS CAR WAS A BLUE OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE THAT HAD BODY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. IT HAD A BLACK LIGHT HOOKED UP TO ILLUMINATE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DETECTIVES WOULD LIKE ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE SEEN NAKIA BAKER TALKING TO SOMEONE BY HIS CAR TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS AND SHARE WHAT THEY SAW.
MR. BAKER WAS A RESIDENT OF MURFREESBORO TENNESSEE BUT CAME TO NASHVILLE FREQUENTLY TO SOCIALIZE AND VISIT WITH HIS FRIENDS.
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT HELP METRO POLICE SOLVE THE MURDER OF NAKIS BAKER IN THE PARKING LOT OF CLUB ADVENTURA & BILLARDS ON NOLENSVILLE ROAD IN SOUTH NASHVILLE, CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME. IF THE ARREST RESULTS IN THE ARREST AND PROSECUTION, YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.
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