The Davidson County Police announced arrests between August 12 and 13 on charges including firearm theft, drug possession, domestic assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor. Inmate records indicate that immigration detainers have been issued for all suspects.
According to WKRN News 2, the Davidson County Police confirmed that the arrests occurred over a two-day period in mid-August and involved both violent and non-violent crimes. Investigators reported that individuals were apprehended for offenses such as firearm theft, drug-related charges, domestic assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor. Police officials emphasized that immigration detainers were issued for each suspect, meaning federal authorities were notified of their custody status for potential removal proceedings.
As reported by WKRN News 2, one of the suspects arrested was 28-year-old Karen Y. Argueta. She was charged with theft of a firearm valued at less than $2,500 and possession of methamphetamine. She was booked into jail with a $12,500 bond. On the same day, 26-year-old David A. Chourio Mendoza was also taken into custody for driving without a license, operating an unregistered vehicle, and failing to comply with insurance laws; jail records showed he had no bond listed.
According to Fox 17 Nashville, Davidson County Police also arrested 27-year-old Duvadchieva Ruslanj Rivera on August 13 on charges of domestic assault resulting in bodily injury. Rivera was booked into custody with a $2,500 bond. Additionally, records indicated that 30-year-old Rigoberto Contreras, also known as Rigoberto Contreras Alcantara, was arrested in Knox County for sexual exploitation of a minor after previously being arrested in Blount County on separate charges of no driver’s license and criminal impersonation.
The Davidson County Police Department, also known as Metro Nashville Police, serves Davidson County, Tennessee. It is tasked with protecting residents, investigating crimes, and maintaining public order. According to the Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s official website, the department manages inmate custody, maintains arrest records, and coordinates with federal agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when detainers are issued. The department’s said priorities include transparency, community engagement, and enforcement of both local and state laws across Nashville and surrounding Davidson County communities.
