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Franklin suspect in Nashville police car vandalism turns self in; two others won't face charges

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Nashville TennesseanView CommentsA Franklin man turned himself in Thursday to be booked on warrants connected to damage to a police car on Saturday after a rally in downtown Nashville to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Daniel J. Lane, 22, is charged with aggravated rioting and felony vandalism, according to police.Lane was photographed spray painting a marked police car outside of the Central Precinct, according to police.&nbsp;Others smashed windows and significantly damaged the vehicle, a 2018 model Ford, which may be a total loss pending a report from a damage estimator, police said.Lane was one of three people initially charged Thursday for the police damage.However, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk said on Thursday&nbsp;his office would not pursue felony aggravated rioting charges against local activists Justin Jones and Jeneisha Harris.Police had announced warrants against Jones and Harris&nbsp;earlier Thursday afternoon, saying they had walked on a police cruiser that was damaged during a Saturday demonstration.Funk said that while there is evidence the pair stood on the car, there was additional evidence they were trying to calm the crowd.“The district attorney’s office was notified this morning of the warrants against Mr. Jones and Ms. Harris,” Funk said. “Subsequent investigation today by the district attorney's office and the police department indicate that there is no proof of vandalism. Therefore the warrants against both individuals will be recalled”Bystanders at the demonstration said Jones and Harris had not damaged the car and had only spoken to the crowd.Three people were initially being charged with&nbsp;felony aggravated rioting in connection with&nbsp;a Nashville police patrol car being&nbsp;damaged outside the Central Precinct on Saturday.The vandalism took place after a downtown rally to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by a police officer in Minneapolis.More:Warrants were issued Thursday afternoon for Lane,&nbsp;Jones, 24, of Nashville; and Harris, 23.Police initially said Lane spray painted the police car and Jones and Harris were walking on the car, according to photos.Jones has led protests in Nashville for years, including at the Capitol. At a demonstration there Monday, he asked National Guard members who were guarding the building . They did.&nbsp;Police estimate at least 200 people were present at the Central Precinct when some protesters began throwing items at police and vandalizing property.The vehicle, a 2018 Ford, may be a total loss pending a report from a damage estimator, police said.A total of 18 Nashville police vehicles were damaged during the protest Saturday. Eleven remain out of service, police said.Police have made several arrests related to damage at the Metro Courthouse that include:View Comments

Nashville TennesseanView CommentsA Franklin man turned himself in Thursday to be booked on warrants connected to damage to a police car on Saturday after a rally in downtown Nashville to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Daniel J. Lane, 22, is charged with aggravated rioting and felony vandalism, according to police.Lane was photographed spray painting a marked police car outside of the Central Precinct, according to police.&nbsp;Others smashed windows and significantly damaged the vehicle, a 2018 model Ford, which may be a total loss pending a report from a damage estimator,...

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