After landing on Metro Nashville police’s weekly "Most Wanted" list, 47-year-old Donald J. Jasmine Jr. turned himself in on April 21, ending his brief run in the public spotlight and putting the focus back on the serious charges he faces.
The Criminal Warrants Division lists Jasmine on multiple felony counts, including attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of reckless endangerment involving a weapon, along with vehicle-related offenses. The division’s post also lists his birthdate as Oct. 25, 1978, and urges anyone with information to contact law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.
MNPD Post Details Charges And Surrender
According to the Metro Nashville Police Criminal Warrants Division, Jasmine surrendered on April 21 and is listed on an indictment that includes attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of reckless endangerment involving a weapon. The same post cites additional charges for driving an unregistered vehicle and driving while license suspended, second offense. His date of birth is given as Oct. 25, 1978, and the post provides tip lines for both MNPD and Crime Stoppers.
How The Weekly Most Wanted List Works
MNPD’s Criminal Warrants Division publishes a fresh top-10 "Most Wanted" roster on social media each week to drum up tips and, ideally, encourage people to turn themselves in before officers have to track them down. The program, which started in October 2022, has helped generate dozens of arrests and voluntary surrenders, according to WSMV. Coverage of the weekly lists and outreach efforts has also appeared in reporting on how the department releases new lists of top fugitives in Nashville.
Legal Implications
The offenses named on the warrant are felonies under Tennessee law. Aggravated assault and reckless endangerment are set out in Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39‑13‑102 and 39‑13‑103, as compiled by Justia. Convictions under those statutes can bring significant penalties, including multiyear prison sentences under state sentencing guidelines.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information related to Jasmine or other individuals on the list is urged to call MNPD at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463, according to the Criminal Warrants Division page. The division asks the public to report sightings rather than approach anyone on the roster and notes that turning yourself in at the Warrants office can be a safer and more orderly option.
