NASHVILLE POLICE PUMMEL BLACK MAN ON GROUND DURING DRUG ARREST
25-year-old Emanuel Gage was charged with driving on suspended, resisting arrest, possession of methamphetamines and cocaine, drug paraphernalia, felony drug offense, possession of a firearm during a felony, and unlawful possession of a weapon. On October 18th, Metro Nashville Police officers observed Emanuel Gage standing next to a white Honda Accord on East Thompson Lane just before Wimpole Drive. Officers also observed a tan Sedan parked in front of the Honda that took off down Thompson Lane headed west when police activated their blue lights. When officers spoke with Gage, he stated he was the driver of the Honda. Later he changed his story, stating he was not the driver and was simply walking by. Officers noticed Gage had his hands inside of his jacket pocket with a large imprint that appeared to be a gun. Officers demanded Gage remove his hand from his pocket, but he refused. Officers notes “he had a bladed stance and was giving a deep stare as if ready to fight.” When they attem...