An 18-year-old man remains behind bars on a $13,000 bond following his arrest Wednesday night during a traffic stop on I-24 East near Briley Parkway. Authorities said he was found with marijuana, a handgun, and a long history of pending charges.
Police identified the suspect as Brandon Grigsby, who had six outstanding warrants, most tied to domestic violence incidents earlier this year. Two of the indictments stemmed from a May aggravated assault involving his pregnant girlfriend, according to the Nashville Police Department.
According to investigators, the victim reported that Grigsby choked and kicked her before attempting to stab her in the stomach. He allegedly fired shots into the air and threatened to shoot up the home after she managed to force him out of the residence.
Grigsby was arrested the following day, but those charges were dismissed because witnesses were unavailable to testify. Another two indictments were connected to a June domestic assault in which Grigsby allegedly threw bleach into a family member’s eyes during an argument. That case was also dismissed due to witness availability.
On Wednesday, detectives with the TITANS Unit located Grigsby at his mother’s residence on Holland Lane. Officers observed him entering the passenger seat of a BMW driven by a 16-year-old. Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver fled. The pursuit ended when the BMW was disabled, and both occupants were taken into custody.
During the stop, officers recovered approximately 40 grams of marijuana and an identification card from a backpack in the backseat. A pistol was also discovered on the floorboard. Grigsby was booked on his outstanding indictments, including two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of domestic assault, harassment, and theft.
In addition, he now faces new charges for felony weapon possession and marijuana possession from Wednesday’s arrest. The 16-year-old driver, whose name was not released due to his age, was charged in Juvenile Court with felony evading arrest.
Authorities have not released further details on the investigation, but Grigsby remains in custody as his case moves forward. His history of dismissed cases due to unavailable witnesses underscores the challenges prosecutors have faced in securing convictions, though the latest charges could carry heavier consequences if they proceed in court.
The arrest highlights the continued work of the TITANS Unit in tracking down repeat offenders and addressing violent crime in the area.