Outstanding, coordinated police work led to this morning’s arrest of Jesse McBride, 33, a short time after he robbed a man and woman at gunpoint in a parking lot on Victory Avenue and drove off in their RV.
The victims, both in their mid-20s, were walking to their vehicle around 12:30 a.m. when they saw McBride get out of a car. They felt uncomfortable so they both got into the driver’s side of the RV. McBride then opened the passenger door and demanded the victims’ keys and wallets at gunpoint. They complied, and he drove off in the RV.
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The victims told responding Central Precinct officers that they had Apple AirTags in the RV, which were tracked to East Trinity Lane and Dickerson Pike. East Precinct officers attempted to stop McBride, but he drove off. Spike strips were successfully deployed, causing the RV to wreck in Madison. McBride then fled on foot before being apprehended by Officer Tommy Smith and his canine partner Talon.
McBride is charged with aggravated robbery, carjacking, and evading arrest. He is being held in lieu of a $175,000 bond.
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Man Arrested for Vandalizing Rainbow Crosswalk
Isaiah D. Tester, 24, was arrested for vandalizing a rainbow crosswalk in East Nashville, an incident that occurred on July 2. A tip led to his identification and subsequent arrest in Murfreesboro. Tester, who was using his employer’s van, admitted to the act and was charged with vandalizing government property. More information can be found on the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department website.
