Man Arrested for Burglary at North Nashville Short-Term Rental
A man with a history of burglary and theft, Lonnie Ridley, was arrested for allegedly breaking into a short-term rental home on Phillips Street in North Nashville while guests were asleep. He admitted to the crime, stating he needed money…
Nashville, TN, July 31, 2026 —
A man with a prior record of burglary and theft has been arrested in connection with a break-in at a short-term rental property in North Nashville. Lonnie Ridley was taken into custody following the alleged incident on Phillips Street.
According to reports, Ridley is accused of entering the rental home while guests inside were reportedly asleep. Following his arrest, Ridley allegedly admitted to the crime, stating that his motivations were to obtain money for food and illicit substances.
Ridley is now facing multiple charges, including aggravated burglary, assaulting an officer, evading arrest, and theft. The specific details regarding the timeline of the incident, the exact date of the arrest, and the outcome of the assault and evasion charges were not immediately available.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter. The police department has not released further information regarding the condition of the guests or any potential items stolen from the residence.
Story summarized from the original created by Tony Garcia on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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