Despite 57 arrests, MJPD says holiday weekend saw decline in crimes
Mt. Juliet Police say the city experienced a drop in crimes against property and persons over the Memorial Day weekend.
These types of crimes, which MJPD says directly impact city businesses and residents, experienced a 25% drop.
'While Mt. Juliet is already one of the safest cities in the region, this trend reflects our collective vigilance and dedication to a safe community,' MJPD said.
Despite the fewer reported crimes, officers arrested 57 individuals, 88% of which were non-city residents.
Among the arrested were 17 wanted individuals, five impaired drivers, seven drug-related offenders, 19 individuals driving with revoked or suspended licenses, four shoplifters, four reckless drivers and one wanted person who attempted to flee from an officer to avoid arrest.
MJPD released data showing Mt. Juliet has one of the lowest crime rates in the Middle Tennessee area, which the department attributes to proactive police work.
Residents in Mt. Juliet have criticized Nashville and Davidson County for 'an inability to keep their criminals there.' Earlier this year, Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan said the county has to deal with 'what Davidson County doesn't.'
Law enforcement agencies in Wilson County utilize license plate readers to find vehicles either stolen or tied to wanted individuals. Nashville does not use this technology.
License plate readers used by MJPD often spot vehicles associated with thefts or wanted individuals from Nashville due to the city's proximity to the boundary between Wilson and Davidson counties.
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