Nashville Man Charged with Freeway Solicitation, Allegedly Disrupting Traffic
A Nashville man, Paul Aniel, with a history of roadside solicitation arrests, is facing five new misdemeanor charges after allegedly stopping freeway traffic to ask drivers for money. Police stated his actions pose safety risks to himself and others on…
Nashville, TN, July 23, 2026 —
A Nashville man, identified as Paul Aniel, is facing five new misdemeanor charges related to alleged freeway solicitation. According to police, Aniel is accused of stopping traffic on a freeway to solicit money from drivers. Authorities have indicated that such actions create significant safety hazards for both the individual and other motorists.
Aniel’s legal history in Davidson County includes over 100 previous charges. The offenses on record date back to 2011, suggesting a pattern of repeated incidents. The specifics of the five new charges were not immediately available, beyond the alleged act of disrupting freeway traffic for solicitation purposes.
Law enforcement officials emphasized the dangers associated with stopping on or near a busy freeway. These risks include the potential for vehicle collisions, pedestrian-vehicle accidents, and general disruption to traffic flow. The charges filed against Aniel reflect these concerns regarding public safety.
The Nashville Police Department has not released further details regarding the exact locations or times of the alleged incidents that led to the new charges. The contractor’s name was not provided. Information regarding Aniel’s current bond or upcoming court dates was also not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Wethington on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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