Nashville, TN – An 18-year-old with a history of violent domestic cases is being held on $13,000 bond after a traffic stop Wednesday night on I-24 East near Briley Parkway led to his arrest.
Brandon Grigsby was riding in a BMW when detectives found marijuana and a pistol inside the car. He had six outstanding warrants, including indictments tied to domestic violence assaults earlier this year.
Key Points
- Brandon Grigsby, 18, jailed after BMW stop on I-24 East Wednesday night.
- He faced four prior indictments for domestic violence assaults, later dismissed.
- Detectives seized a handgun and 40 grams of marijuana during the arrest.
History of violence
Court records show Grigsby was indicted for an aggravated assault in May after his pregnant girlfriend reported he choked, kicked, and tried to stab her. She told investigators he fired shots in the air and threatened to return with more gunfire once forced from the home. He was arrested the next day, but charges were dismissed because the witness was unavailable.
In June, Grigsby allegedly threw bleach into a family member’s eyes during an argument, leading to two more indictments. That case was also dismissed for the same reason.
Arrest at family home
On Wednesday night, Metro’s TITANS Unit located Grigsby at his mother’s house on Holland Lane. He got into the passenger seat of a BMW driven by a 16-year-old. When detectives attempted a stop, the driver fled.
The car was disabled and both were taken into custody. Officers found 40 grams of marijuana and an ID in a backpack in the backseat, along with a handgun on the floorboard.
Grigsby now faces charges for aggravated assault, domestic assault, harassment, theft, felony gun possession, and drug possession. The 16-year-old driver was charged in Juvenile Court with felony evading arrest.
The BMW ride ended with both behind bars.