MNPD Investigation Leads To Arrests Of Two Teens And Recovery Of Guns

From the City of Nashville:

May 12, 2021

Investigation by Midtown Hills Precinct detectives led to Tuesday evening’s arrest of two armed teens who attempted to allude police while driving recklessly for more than 45 minutes in heavy traffic beginning on I-65 North near Wedgewood Avenue.

Detectives observed Isaiah Lewis, 19, and Wesley Smith, 18, leave Lewis’ Edgehill residence in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue South with what appeared to be rifles tucked in their waistbands. They entered a silver Dodge Avenger with a temporary tag that did not match the vehicle but was instead registered to a Chevrolet Impala.

Officer Michael Collazo activated his lights and siren and attempted to stop the car on I-65 North near Wedgewood Avenue but the driver fled. MNPD helicopter pilot Officer Nathan Duncan and Tactical Flight Officer Brian Moore followed the Dodge for approximately 15 minutes before Smith fled on foot from the Dodge on Courtney Drive near Clarksville Pike. They then saw him hide two guns under a shed before officers on the ground took him into custody and recovered the weapons.

After Smith was arrested, pilot Duncan and TFO Moore relocated the Dodge heading outbound on Clarksville Pike, driving recklessly. Approximately, 30 minutes later, Lewis bailed from the car on Charles E. Davis Boulevard near Green Street. He was taken into custody a short time later.

Lewis is charged with felony evading arrest, reckless driving, and unlawful weapon possession (under 21). He is free on $10,000 bond. Smith is charged with felony evading arrest, evidence tampering, marijuana possession, and unlawful weapon possession (under 21). He is free on $20,000 bond.

Wesley Smith, 18

Isaiah Lewis, 19

Recovered guns

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