October 2015

Hermitage Precinct Metro Nashville Police Department

Chief Steve Anderson announced a

realignment of leadership involving two po-

lice department precincts and three MNPD

divisions effective September 1.

Captain Preston Brandimore, who led

the Criminal Investigations Division, has

been appointed commander of the Her-

mitage Precinct. Brandimore is a 15-year

police department veteran and headed the

Criminal Investigations Division since Sep-

tember 2012. Brandimore holds a Bache-

lor’s Degree from Harding University in Ar-

kansas.

Succeeding Brandimore over the Criminal Investigations Di-

vision is Central Precinct Commander Jason Reinbold. Reinbold is

a 20-year police department veteran who headed Central Precinct

operations since October 2010. Reinbold holds a Bachelor’s Degree

from Michigan State University.

Appointed the new commander of the Central Precinct is Cap-

tain John Drake, a 27-year police department veteran who headed

the Domestic Violence Division since July 2014. Drake holds a

Bachelor’s Degree from Bethel University.

Captain Michelle Richter now leads the Domestic Violence

Division. Richter is a 23-year police department veteran who over-

saw the Records Division since November 2011. Richter holds a Master’s Degree from Cum-

berland University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Winona State University in Minnesota.

Captain Jason Starling, who was one of the department’s overnight field supervisors

since July 2014, succeeded Richter in the Records Division. Starling is a 17-year police de-

partment veteran and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chatta-

nooga.

Police Chief

Steve Anderson

Hermitage Precinct Commander

Preston Brandimore

(615)-880-1776 3701 James Kay Lane Hermitage, TN 37076

Hermitage Lieutenants Investigations- Lt. C Carter PACL– Lt. M. Pylkas A Detail- Lt. C Beasley B Detail- Lt. V Carrigan C Detail- Lt. W Sneed Community Affairs- Sgt. J. White Sgt. White is the direct contact for your community needs/issues. He can be reached at jeffrey.white@nashville.gov (615)-880-1855 Hermitage Web Page: http://www.nashville.gov/Police-Department/Precincts/Hermitage-Precinct.aspx

Neighbors watching out for each other are not something crimi-

nals like to see, particularly if the neighbor happens to be armed.

When a resident of Netherlands Drive in the Hermitage Pre-

cinct noticed a strange pickup truck back into his neighbor’s drive-

way and start to steal a utility trailer, he quickly drove his own

pickup truck to the scene and blocked the thieves’ escape path. The

neighbor detained one of the suspects at gunpoint while two others, a

man and a woman fled. When the guy who fled turned around and

started to come back with his hands around his waist, the neighbor

fired a warning shot in the air, causing that man to turn around and

resume running.

Hermitage Precinct officers arrived within minutes to find Marty Ray Harris, 40, of Fair-

view, being held at gunpoint by the neighbor. Harris admitted to detectives that he and his ac-

complices intended on stealing and selling the utility trailer to support a heroin habit. Harris is

jailed in lieu of $10,000 bond on charges of felony attempted theft and misdemeanor vandal-

ism.

Hermitage Precinct officers joined Earl Jordan with Partners In The Struggle for Stop

The Gun-Violence walk in the JC Napier/Tony Sudekum Homes.

JC Napier/Tony Sudekum

Citizen’s watchful eye helps police

Investigation by Hermitage Precinct detectives has led to the indictment of three men ac-

cused of resorting to gunfire to wreak havoc in the Napier/Sudekum public housing area in re-

cent months.

Calvin Starks, 20, and Terrance Kimbrough, 18, are named in a first-degree murder

indictment for the November 26, 2014 shooting death of Brendon Scott Leggs. Leggs, 28, was

fatally wounded outside Discount Tobacco & Beer at 37-B Lewis Street as he returned to his

car from the market.

Kimbrough is also named in a separate first-degree murder indictment for the December

3, 2014, fatal shooting of Monte Watson, 23, in the 700 block of Lewis Street. Officers re-

sponding to a shots fired call at 3 a.m. on that day found Watson on the ground suffering from

multiple bullet wounds.

In yet another separate indictment, Kimbrough and Darryl Starks, 31, are charged with

attempted murder for the July 16, 2015 shooting of Sheranda Jones, who was hit in the head by

gunfire while holding her 7-month-old son at #2 University Court. She remains in critical con-

dition.

Finally, in a fourth indictment, Kimbrough and Darryl Starks are charged with multi-

ple counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment for the July 17, 2015 shooting of

Pamela L. Cossie, 37, and India Jones, 33, in the 800 block of Claiborne Street. Neither wom-

an was critically injured.

The MNPD is also working with the United States Attorney’s Office to federally

prosecute anyone illegally possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.

Indictment of three men in Napier/Sudekum

In one case, detectives executed a search warrant at 702 Bonnalake Drive after following

up on a tip that persons there were growing marijuana. An aerial check using one of the

MNPD’s helicopters confirmed that marijuana was being grown in the back yard. During the

search, detectives discovered a marijuana grow operation housed in two detached buildings as

well as in the yard. Seized were 120 marijuana plants and 51 grams of processed marijua-

na. Also seized were $48,785 cash and one vehicle. Danny Dennison, 61, and his wife, Nora

Dennison, 52, were charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana for resale

and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Their bonds were set at $102,500 each.

In the second investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment at 3901

Andrew Jackson Way after following up on a drug complaint from a citizen. Inside were 16

marijuana plants, 221 grams of processed marijuana and multiple items of drug parapherna-

lia. The two residents, Christopher Hutchinson, 22, and his girlfriend, Angela Simmons, 24,

were charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana for resale and unlawful

use of drug paraphernalia. Their bonds were set at $52,500 each.

Hermitage Precinct undercover detectives dismantled

two residential marijuana grow operations

Fugitive Safe Surrender 2015, held Friday, September 18, 2015 and Saturday, Septem-

ber 19, 2015 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, proved to be an overwhelming success as a

total of 86 wanted persons voluntarily came in over the two days (35 Friday, 51 Saturday) to

begin resolving their outstanding criminal charges. Those 86 persons were named in a total of

133 outstanding warrants.

A total of 123 persons actually came in during the two

days to be checked for outstanding warrants or ask questions

related to the justice system.

Approximately 100 community volunteers assisted in

transforming the church into a mini courthouse complete with

three courtrooms and offices for District Attorney and Public

Defender. Of the 86 persons who surrendered, only five had to

be detained (three for outstanding warrants in other counties,

one on a felony drug conspiracy indictment, and 1 for felony

domestic assault).

“Safe Surrender would not have been possible without the mutual support and trust be-

tween the police department and Nashville’s clergy,” Chief Steve Anderson said. “In fact, it

was Reverends Michael Joyner and William Harris who asked us to pull this program together

after an eight year absence. I am gratified that the community recognized this was a special

opportunity for wanted persons to clear up outstanding warrants and stop looking over their

shoulders for the benefit of themselves and their families.”

Government components supporting Fugitive Safe Surrender included:

Metropolitan Police Department

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

Davidson County Criminal Court

Davidson County General Sessions Court

Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk

Metro Government Information & Technology Ser-

vices

Davidson County Juvenile Court

Tennessee Probation & Parole

Also, citizens turned in a total of 61 firearms as part of the lat-

est Gift Cards for Guns initiative held on the grounds of Galilee

Missionary Baptist Church. Persons received $50 MAPCO gift

cards in exchange for unwanted and/or unsafe real firearms. The

MNPD is sincerely grateful to MAPCO, its parent company Delek,

and Crime Stoppers for their continuing support.

Fugitive Safe Surrender 2015

Hermitage Precinct Officer of the Month

June 2015 Police Officer of the Month

Jiyayi Suleyman

Patrol Officer of the Month

Raymond Heymann

Investigator of the Month

James Kelly

July 2015 Police Officer of the Month

Calen Morrison

Patrol Officer of the Month

Keith Holley, Gregory Dixon, Matthew Harris

Investigator of the Month

Paul Cairns

August 2015

Police Officer of the Month

Andrew Pedrotty

Patrol Officer of the Month

Blake Giles

Investigator of the Month

Matthew Fackler

Council on Aging of Greater Nashville Scam of the Month

July 2015

Want to Sell Your House? Seniors who have lived in their homes for many years can be victimized by an unsolicited offer to buy their house. Many of these older adults purchased their home years ago at a low price and now the home is worth much, much more. The amount offered can seem like a great deal and provide the money needed to pay for long term care services. Scammers sense those who are considering another living arrangement and need the money to finance this. Some points to think about….

If someone offers you what seems like a large amount of money, it still may not be market value. Consult

a realtor, a bank or another professional who can determine the true value.

Don’t be rushed into a sale. If the purchaser is serious, a week or two will not cancel the deal.

Do some calculations to find out how much you will need to live in another location, whether an independ-

ent situation, assisted living or nursing home care. This can tell you how long the money from the sale of your home will last. (Of course, there will probably be unknown expenses too).

Be sure to consider the emotional attachment you may have to the house and if you are ready to handle

the separation. Talk to your family members about the offer. Perhaps one of your children would like to buy the family home. If the initial offer comes from one family member, share the offer with other members so there are no misunderstandings or resentments. Source: Neighbor of a senior selling her home

August 2015

When You Order New Checks…. Whether for a checking or savings account, at some point we all run out of checks and have to or-der new ones. This can be done in person through your bank or online. Whichever method you choose, the checks will be delivered by mail to you. It is important that you make note of the check number of the last check that you presently have and how many new checks that you order. When your new checks arrive, confirm that the first check number follows the last one that you presently have. Also check that the entire order arrived. If your checks are coming in more than one package or box, it is fairly easy for someone to steal one of the boxes and begin writing checks on your account. If all of your checks do not arrive, con-tact your financial institution and stop payment on the missing checks. (There should not be a “stop payment” fee). Source: Nashville resident

SUBMIT A WEB TIP

WWW.NASHVILLECRIMESTOPPERS.COM

615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463)

Text “CASH” plus your message to

CRIMES (274637)

Council on Aging of Greater Nashville Scam of the Month

September 2015

Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods & Services Knowing your rights when buying funeral goods and services can help you make informed choices and keep you from being scammed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces what is called “The Funeral Rule.” This rule gives you the right to:

Buy only the funeral goods and services you want. You don’t have to accept a package with items you don’t want.

Get price information by phone if you ask for it. You do not have to give your name or address.

Get a written itemized price list when you visit a funeral home. This is called a General Price List (GPL).

See a written price list for caskets before you see the actual caskets. This is sometimes included in the GPL, but more often is on a separate list.

See a written price list for outer burial containers which surround a casket in a grave. These are not required by state law, but many cemeteries require them to prevent a grave from caving in.

Use an “alternative container” instead of a casket for cremation. State laws do not require a cas-ket for cremation.

Provide the funeral home with a casket or urn you purchase elsewhere. The funeral provider also cannot charge you a fee to use it.

Make funeral arrangements without embalming. There are certain circumstances where the state may require embalming or refrigeration. Receive a written statement after you decide what you want and before you pay. This statement should itemize the cost of each item that your are buying. Source: Federal Trade Commission

recruitment Notes

NEWS FROM BACKGROUND & RECRUITMENT

AS OF MARCH 1, 2007, THE ONLY WAY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

IS ON-LINE. AN APPLICANT CAN GO DIRECTLY TO THE METRO GOVERNMENT WEB SITE AT WWW.NASHVILLE.GOV

OR THERE IS A LINK TO APPLICATION PROCESS ON THE www.joinmnpd.com WEB SITE. FOLLOW THE DIREC-

TIONS BELOW.

Each user must have a unique email address when setting up an account. Do not share your account with anyone. If you do not have an

email account, you can sign up for a free account at Hotmail.com, Yahoo.com or Mail.com.

1. Go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nashville/default.cfm 2. View our postings and select the title you are interested in (Police Officer Trainee).

3. Click the apply link.

4. Create a Username and Password for your personal account (registration is free).

5. Once you create your account, you can complete your online employment application. Then your application is stored on file

and can be submitted for future job postings.

If an applicant does not have internet access, they may go to any Public Library in Davidson County or to the following Career Centers.

Nashville Career Advancement Center – Main Office

621 Mainstream Drive , Ste 210 Ph # 615-862-8890

Nashville Career Advancement Center-South

3763 Nolensville Road Ph # 615-741-3556

Online applications can be completed in Metropolitan Government Human Resources Office located at 222 Third Avenue North - Suite

158. Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only

Employment Standards

Two years (60 Semester hours) of general academic studies from an accredited college or university with an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0 ("C"

Average) on a 4.0 scale. Hours for remedial courses will not be counted. No more than two (2) transcripts will be evaluated. The cumula-tive hours and Grade Point Average (GPA) must appear on the transcript. Candidates must submit "official" transcripts that meet Metro's Educational Standards. At least one half of the total hours must be taken in residence, no more than half may be earned in non-traditional credits.ORApplicant must have at least 2 years of active military duty and possess a high school diploma or GED. Must not have been released or discharged under other than Honorable from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.ORApplicants must have a high school diploma or GED and documentation of a minimum of 2 years full-time law enforcement experience in a patrol capac-ity with a certification from Tennessee P.O.S.T. or equivalent State certification board.ORApplicants must have a high school diploma or GED and have 5 years of responsible work experience.AND

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. (May apply 2 (two) months prior to your 21st birthday).

The Distant Visual Acuity in each eye must be no worse than 20/100 (Snellen) uncorrected, corrected 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the other

eye. Binocular vision must be at 20 feet. Must have normal depth perception. Must have normal color vision.

Valid "Class D" Driver's License.

Citizen of the United States.

Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violations of any federal or state

laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance.

Your driving record will be considered part of the background investigation for this position. Multiple offenses and/or chargeable accidents are

grounds for disqualification or removal from the eligibility register.

Honorable discharge from Military Service (if applicable).

The medical requirements for enlistment or appointment to either the Army or Navy are the basis for physical suitability at the time of appointment.

Meet standards set by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and adopted by the

Tennessee General Assembly on June 24, 1983, T.C.A. 38-8-106.

Previous Drug Use Criteria

Marijuana use will be viewed in the context of the applicant’s age at the time of use, the recency of use, and the frequency of use. No marijuana use

will be allowed within 2 years of the date of the application.

No other illegal drug use within 7 years of application. Combined use of other drugs besides marijuana must not exceed 5 times.

No sale of any drugs.

Could have permanent disqualification for use of heroin, LSD, PCP, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine or similar substances.

Any prior drug use, admitted or discovered, will be evaluated in determining employment eligibility.

No pattern of abuse of legal or legend drugs (including steroids).

Must pass polygraph or CVSA concerning use.