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District Attorney General Glenn R. Funk | District Attorney General of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Meet Glenn FunkHome The Office Meet Glenn Funk Special Units Conviction Review Unit Crimes Against Children Domestic Violence Juvenile Policy Initiatives Drug-Free School Zone Enhancement Ending Mass Incarceration Ending Prosecution For Profit Probation Reform Specialty Courts and Programs Behavioral Care Center C.A.R.E Court Cherished Hearts Elder Abuse Grace Empowered Human Trafficking Mental Health Court Recovery Court Restorative Justice Steering Clear Veteran’s Court Victim/Witness Overview of Victim/Witness Victim’s Resources Informacion de Victimas y Testigos Going to Court Overview of the Criminal Justice System The Courtroom Public Intake/Warrant Screening News Events & Announcements Resources Expungements Expungements for Survivors of Trafficking Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Voting Rights Restoration Contact Us Employment Opportunities Internships Office Correspondence Open Records Requests NOTICE: The District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Tuesday February 17, 2015 due to inclement weather.The District Attorney General The District Attorney General for the 20 th Judicial District is responsible for the prosecution of all alleged violations of state criminal laws that occur within Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. Both felony and misdemeanor crimes are prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office as well as the criminal acts of juveniles (persons less than eighteen (18) years of age). District Attorney General Glenn R. Funk was sworn in to office on August 28, 2014. He became Davidson County’s 36 th District Attorney and only the third since 1966. Under his leadership, the District Attorney’s Office is focused on prosecuting violent crime in our community and protecting vulnerable victims. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to public service, fairness and justice for all. Our focus is on protecting vulnerable victims from violent crimes and to make sure victims have the best lawyer in the courtroom. Our mission is to make Nashville a safe place to raise a family and grow a business.” – Glenn R. Funk, District Attorney Current Events TBI File from December 16, 2021 Officer Involved Shooting with Anthony Phillips Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the December 16, 2021 Officer Involved Shooting of Anthony Marcelle Phillips. After a review of the TBI investigation, including body worn camera footage from officers on the scene, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against the law enforcement officer in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here . TBI File from May 1, 2021 Officer Involved Shooting with Jacob Griffin Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the May 1, 2021 Officer Involved Shooting of Jacob Alexander Griffin. After a review of the TBI investigation, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here . TBI File from January 29, 2023 Officer Involved Shooting with Obob Ochan Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the January 29, 2023 Officer Involved Shooting of Obob Ochan. After a review of the TBI investigation, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here . TBI File from January 5, 2023 Officer Involved Shooting with Mark Capps Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the January 5, 2023 Officer Involved Shooting of Mark Capps. After a review of the TBI investigation, including the body-worn camera footage from several officers on the scene, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here . TBI File from November 12, 2022 Officer Involved Shooting with Drandon Brown Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the November 12, 2022 Officer Involved Shooting of Drandon Brown. After a review of the TBI investigation, including the body-worn camera footage from several officers on the scene, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here . Crime Victim’s Rights Week Ceremony The Nashville District Attorney’s office is committed to not only keeping our city safe, but also assisting victims who are impacted by violence. Each April, Nashville honors crime victims and their families with exhibits, memorials, and gatherings like the Crime Victim’s Rights Week Ceremony, held this year at Fifty Forward. Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk served as a keynote speaker, along with Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake, highlighting the many resources available to assist Nashvillians impacted by crime. We appreciate WKRN for their coverage of this important ceremony. WKRN Sunday, April 30 th , 2023 https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/nashville-leaders-crime-victims-offer-hope-to-others/ TBI File from January 27, 2022 Officer Involved Shooting on Interstate 65 Pursuant to T.C.A. 38-8-311, The Nashville District Attorney’s Office is releasing the full Tennessee Bureau of Investigation file regarding the January 27th, 2022 Officer Involved Shooting of Landon Dwayne Eastep. After a review of the TBI investigation, including the body-worn camera footage from several officers on the scene, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in this incident. The TBI file is included. Read the TBI Investigative file here. Nashville Safe Surrender The Nashville Safe Surrender event on December 10 th and 11 th , 2021 proved to be a huge success, with almost 200 participants taking part to clear their outstanding warrants. In Davidson County, there are more 30-thousand outstanding warrants, most of them for non-violent offenses or court fees that were never paid. In an effort to clear these warrants and give participants a fresh start, The Nashville District Attorney’s office, along with Metro Police, The Davidson County Sheriff’s office, the Public Defender’s office, the court system, and local pastors teamed up for this massive two day event held at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Many of the charges were able to be dismissed, while others were given favorable consideration by Judges and court personnel on site. A total of 193 people came to the church, 67 of whom had warrants, according to Metro Nashville Police. Charges included 65 misdemeanors and 23 felonies. Out of the 67 people with warrants, 60 were free to go after seeing a judge. In addition, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk and his staff, along with the Public Defender’s office are reviewing outstanding warrants of those that could not attend to see if those warrants may also be dismissed.  Season to Remember 2021 The 27th Annual Davidson County Season To Remember” ceremony was held on Thursday, December 9 th , 2021 at Centennial Park. The Season to Remember ceremony honors...