3 wanted individuals found in Mt. Juliet in less than 24 hours
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, Mt. Juliet authorities said they discovered three wanted individuals — all of whom were from other Middle Tennessee cities — as a result of three separate traffic stops.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department posted about the first incident shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, May 16, saying an officer observed a window tint violation as a vehicle traveled from Golden Bear Gateway, which resulted in a traffic stop.
Further investigation revealed the 29-year-old Clarksville woman was wanted in Nashville on a sealed indictment for bringing contraband into a jail and had an outstanding warrant for vandalism, according to officials. In addition, she reportedly had marijuana in her possession.
Millersville officer helps Goodlettsville lieutenant chase down wanted man
Several hours later, MJPD announced an officer had performed a traffic stop after noticing a 'dangerous lane change' that almost caused a crash on S Mt. Juliet Road Friday afternoon.
In addition to driving on a revoked license, the 37-year-old Nashville man was wanted in Nashville for theft, authorities said.
Then, on Saturday, May 17, MJPD reported an attentive officer spotted a Jeep Patriot on Pleasant Grove Road with a temporary tag that not only expired in 2022, but also belonged to a Chrysler 300.
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After stopping the vehicle, law enforcement said they discovered the 38-year-old Nashville man behind the wheel had active warrants out of Robertson County for driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license.
'Great work by our team in keeping another wanted individual off the streets and our community safe,' the department wrote on social media after Saturday morning's incident.
No additional details have been released about these three incidents, including the identities of the wanted individuals.
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