November 11, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
The Alexandria Police Department has released its arrest report for the month of October.
According to Chief Travis Bryant, 20-year-old Jonathan Guzman-Viel of Foster Road, Smithville has been charged with simple possession of a schedule VI drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Chief Bryant said that on October 28 while patrolling the area of Nashville Highway, police stopped a black Dodge Ram for a traffic violation. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana. As the occupants exited the vehicle, Guzman-Viel, a passenger, admitted to having smoked marijuana earlier. A search of the vehicle turned up several grams of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a 9mm handgun without any serial numbers.
45-year-old Fancy Duffer of Lower Helton Road, Alexandria is charged with DUI, simple possession of a schedule IV drug, and drug paraphernalia. According to Chief Bryant, an officer was called to the area of Lower Helton Road on October 29 due to a traffic accident. The vehicle involved in the accident, driven by Duffer, had pulled into the driveway of a residence. As the officer spoke with Duffer, he observed that her speech was slurred, and she was unsteady on her feet. There was also an odor of marijuana. Duffer was placed under arrest for DUI and a search incident to arrest turned up a small round pill believed to be a schedule IV drug along with drug paraphernalia. Duffer’s bond was set at $5,000.
43-year-old Kyshanna Frazier of Lower Helton Road, Alexandria is charged with simple possession of a schedule III drug and tampering with evidence. Chief Bryant said that on October 29 an officer was summoned to the area of Lower Helton Road in reference to a traffic accident. Frazier was a passenger of the vehicle. As the officer spoke with Frazier, she threw something into the bushes. The items she tossed away amounted to a small container with 5.5 pills believed to be a schedule III drug and it was recovered. Frazier’s bond was set at $7,000.
56-year-old James Wright of Church Street, Alexandria is charged with altering a firearm’s serial number. Chief Bryant said that on October 12, an officer pulled over Wright and while speaking with him, he discovered the serial number on a .32 caliber handgun had been removed.
23-year-old Nicole Fultz of Page Drive, Smithville is charged with possession of a schedule II drug for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a handgun during a felony. Chief Bryant said that on November 1, an officer stopped Fultz for a traffic violation on Nashville Highway. While speaking with her, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search revealed a small metal tin containing approximately 2.59 grams of a white powdery substance believe to be cocaine. Several items consistent with the use of cocaine were also found along with a Taurus 9mm handgun. Bond for Fultz was set at $41,500 and her court date is November 16.
50-year-old Joseph Allen of Coon branch Road, Alexandria is charged with a 1st offense of driving on a revoked license and financial responsibility. Chief Bryant said that on October 20, an officer stopped Allen for a traffic violation and learned that his license was revoked for a 2nd offense of DUI.
43-year-old Valarian Smith of Osborne Lane, Murfreesboro is charged with driving on a suspended license. Chief Bryant said that on October 20, an officer pulled over Smith and discovered that Smith’s license was suspended in Rutherford County. Smith’s court date is set for December 14.
31-year-old Eric Judkins of Hendrixson Road, Smithville is charged with driving on a suspended license. Chief Bryant said that on October 19, an officer pulled over Judkins after which a validation check of his license revealed it to be suspended. His court date is December 14.
45-year-old Jamie Orrand of Shady Lane, Alexandria is charged with failure to appear in court and evading arrest. According to Chief Bryant, an officer spotted Orrand on the square in Alexandria November 7. The officer approached Orrand and informed him that police had a warrant for his arrest due to failure to appear in court. Orrand subsequently fled on foot but after a brief chase, the officer apprehended Orrand and placed him in custody. Orands’ bond was set at $2,300 and he will appear in court on November 16.
45-year-old Lavar Bass of Shady Lane, Alexandria is charged with public intoxication. Chief Bryant said that on November 7, police received several complaints of Bass perhaps being impaired and acting suspiciously. An officer found Bass on West Main Street. While talking with Bass, the officer noticed him acting erratically and he claimed someone was chasing him. Bass admitted to having consumed narcotics earlier. Due to his behavior and for the safety of himself and others, Bass was taken into custody. Bond for Bass is $2,500 and his court date is set for November 16.
Meanwhile, Chief Bryant said that on Friday, October 27 officers of the Alexandria Police Department joined with other agencies in the middle Tennessee area to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Cumberland County. During the checkpoint a total of 273 automobiles were checked, 9 drivers were administered field sobriety tests, and 1 driver was arrested for DUI. A total of 16 citations were issued. The event was hosted and funded by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.
“The Alexandria Police Department is committed to making the roadways safer from the dangers of impaired drivers and by working with State and local agencies we are able to provide our officers with better resources and funding at little or no cost to the Town of Alexandria,” said Chief Bryant.