July 6, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A Murfreesboro woman trying to evade arrest is in even more trouble with the law after a high-speed pursuit resulting in a crash.
29-year-old Brandi Nicole Warren of Murfreesboro is charged with evading arrest and reckless endangerment. Her bond is $40,000 and she will be in court July 14.
Sheriff Ray said that on June 28 a deputy spotted a silver Honda Civic, driven by Warren, swerving into oncoming traffic. He initiated a pursuit to get the car stopped but the driver, Warren continued for another four miles traveling at speeds of 100 plus miles per hour before crashing. During the pursuit Warren crossed into the path of oncoming traffic nearly hitting two other automobiles. After being taken into custody Warren said she made it appear she was going to hit another car hoping the deputy would terminate the pursuit because she had warrants against her from Rutherford County and didn’t want to get arrested.
48-year-old Ginger Elaine Moore of Cookeville Highway Smithville is charged with domestic assault. Her bond is $3,500 and she will be in court July 21. She was also cited for simple possession of a schedule II & III drug.
Sheriff Ray said that on July 1 a deputy was summoned to investigate an assault in which the victim reported that her daughter, Moore had twice slapped her across the face leaving a red mark on her left cheek which was bleeding. A bottle containing 2.2 grams of methamphetamine and half a buprenorphine pill was also found in Moore’s purse.
65-year-old Fred Thomas Dowell of Sliger Road, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver and fabricating or tampering with evidence. His bond is $60,000 and he will make a court appearance August 4. He was further cited for driving on a revoked license and for running a stop sign at Tiger Drive and Allen Ferry Road
Sheriff Ray said that on July 3 a deputy pulled over a silver Mercedes SUV and during the investigation central dispatch advised the officer that the driver, Dowell had a warrant against him. After the deputy asked him to step out of the vehicle, Dowell tried to hide a folded-up piece of paper which held a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.
33-year-old Colver Cruz Fuentes of Portland is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance on July 21. He was further cited for no driver’s license, violation of the open container law, driving on roadways laned for travel, and violation of implied consent
Sheriff Ray said that on July 2 a deputy pulled over the driver of a black Nissan Altima on Nashville Highway for swerving outside his travel lane several times. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and on the driver, Fuentes. He also spotted an open container of Modelo in the cup holder. Fuentes admitted to having been drinking prior to driving. Fuentes was asked to step out of the vehicle and found to be unsteady on his feet. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks but refused to give a blood sample.