Nashville, TN, October 12, 2025
News Summary
In Nashville, a man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint while impersonating a rideshare driver. The suspect, 31-year-old Dakota Blunt, threatened the victim after he mistakenly entered the wrong vehicle following a night out. Authorities discovered further fraudulent charges in the victim’s name totaling around $18,000. Blunt faces serious charges including felony identity theft and aggravated robbery, with a bond set at $235,000. This incident is part of a troubling trend of rideshare impersonation crimes in the area.
Nashville Man Arrested for Robbing Women at Gunpoint After Impersonating Rideshare Driver
A man has been arrested in Nashville after he allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint while impersonating a rideshare driver. The incident took place on March 30, 2025, when the victim, having just left a bar on Broadway, mistakenly entered a vehicle he believed was a rideshare car. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Dakota Blunt, along with another unidentified woman, then threatened the victim with a gun and demanded his wallet and phone. The suspects fled the scene with the victim’s belongings.
Following the robbery, the investigation revealed more troubling information. A new credit card had been opened in the victim’s name without his consent, resulting in approximately $18,000 in fraudulent charges on his bank accounts. Surveillance footage from the locations where the fraudulent charges were made helped police identify Blunt and the other suspect. Currently, no information has been released about the status or identity of the second suspect.
Blunt faces several serious charges, including felony identity theft, felony property theft, felony aggravated robbery, and felony aggravated kidnapping. His bond has been set at $235,000.
This incident follows another alleged rideshare-related robbery that occurred on January 7, 2025. In that case, 44-year-old Myron K. Hughes was arrested after he allegedly robbed two women at gunpoint while posing as a rideshare driver. The victims, ages 22 and 24, had requested an Uber ride from Broadway to Nolensville. Hughes displayed a pistol, demanded that the women exit the vehicle, and left their belongings behind. The victims’ cell phones were later recovered on Southlake Drive, and they successfully identified Hughes in a photo lineup. He has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and has a bond set at $76,000.
An Uber spokesperson has emphasized the importance of verifying trip details before entering any vehicle and stated that the company is cooperating with the police investigation. Meanwhile, Nashville Crime Stoppers are actively seeking information regarding Hughes’s whereabouts.
Context of Rideshare Impersonation Crimes
Crimes involving the impersonation of rideshare drivers have been on the rise, and they pose significant risks to unsuspecting passengers. Authorities encourage individuals to carefully verify the details of their rides before getting into any vehicle to ensure their safety.
Key Facts Summary
- Date of first incident: March 30, 2025
- Mastermind of first robbery: 31-year-old Dakota Blunt
- Amount charged fraudulently: $18,000
- Blunt’s charges: felony identity theft, felony property theft, felony aggravated robbery, felony aggravated kidnapping
- Blunt’s bond amount: $235,000
- Date of second incident: January 7, 2025
- Mastermind of second robbery: 44-year-old Myron K. Hughes
- Charges for Hughes: two counts of aggravated robbery
- Hughes’s bond amount: $76,000
FAQ Section
When did the robbery carried out by Dakota Blunt happen?
The incident occurred on March 30, 2025.
How much money was fraudulently charged to the victim’s accounts?
Approximately $18,000 was fraudulently charged to the victim’s bank accounts.
What charges is Dakota Blunt facing?
Dakota Blunt faces charges including felony identity theft, felony property theft, felony aggravated robbery, and felony aggravated kidnapping.
What happened in the second incident with Myron K. Hughes?
In a separate incident, 44-year-old Myron K. Hughes was arrested for allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint while claiming to be a rideshare driver on January 7, 2025.
Chart: Key Features of Rideshare Impersonation Incidents
| Incident | Date | Suspect | Charges | Bond Amount | Victim’s Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Incident | March 30, 2025 | Dakota Blunt | Felony identity theft, felony property theft, felony aggravated robbery, felony aggravated kidnapping | $235,000 | $18,000 |
| Second Incident | January 7, 2025 | Myron K. Hughes | Two counts of aggravated robbery | $76,000 | N/A |
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Additional Resources
- WKRN: TN Law Criminalizes Rideshare Driver Impersonation
- WSMV: Man Robbed After Mistaking Car for Rideshare
- Fox17: Nashville Bank Robber Used Uber
- Wikipedia: Ridesharing
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Ridesharing
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