Nashville suspects face 60 charges, high bonds after retail theft spree

Metro Nashville Police Department detectives have booked two suspects on a combined 60 criminal charges related to a year-long theft ring. The arrests occurred Wednesday night on Gallatin Pike South, bringing closure to a series of recurring retail losses that targeted major home improvement chains.

The investigation focused on Dainyale Moore, 31, and Darius Patterson, 34. Robbery Operations detectives noted that the pair specifically targeted stores such as Home Depot and Lowe's. Investigators stated that the suspects took hundreds or thousands of dollars in power tools from these locations during their visits.

Patterson faced 29 outstanding warrants at the time of his capture. These warrants included 27 counts of felony and misdemeanor theft. He is currently held on a $98,500 bond. Moore carried 31 outstanding warrants, primarily for theft, when officers took her into custody.

Moore's case includes two counts of misdemeanor child endangerment from a November 2025 incident. Police report she left two young children in a car while shopping at a local Dollar General store. She is being held on a $99,000 bond.

Both suspects remained in the Nashville jail on Thursday. The total bond amount required to release the two individuals from custody exceeds $197,000.