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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mt. Juliet police recover stolen motorcycle with help of Guardian Shield
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Utilizing Guardian Shield license plate recognition technology, the Mt. Juliet Police Department arrested a man and recovered a motorcycle that had been reported stolen. In a social media post, the MJPD said that the technology alerted officers that the motorcycle — which had been reported stolen out of Nashville on May 11 — was entering the city from Nashville along Central Pike. Officers pursued a prevention plan and stopped the suspect, a 29-year-old Joelton man, before he was able to flee. Upon further investigation, the man reportedly had an indefinitely suspended license and had been wanted out of Smyrna on drug-related charges. ⏩ 'We're proud of our officers' vigilance and grateful for the advanced technology that helps keep Mt. Juliet safe — so our community can focus on living well, while we focus on protecting it,' the social media post reads, in part. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mt. Juliet LPR system helps police track car with guns, THC wax inside
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashvillian is facing multiple charges — including felony evading and unlawful possession of firearms while intoxicated — after an officer reportedly noticed a vehicle driving recklessly in a Mt. Juliet parking lot Saturday afternoon. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said the vehicle in question was spotted on Saturday, April 26 in the parking lot of At Home, where it was 'burning tires, missing its front bumper, and displaying a temporary tag that was expired and not on file.' According to law enforcement, the officer tried to stop the car, but it fled north on Mt. Juliet Road and, due to heavy traffic, the officer didn't pursue it. Mt. Juliet police arrest man accused of destroying illegal drugs during traffic stop Instead, the MJPD said its Advanced Response Communications Center team used the Guardian Shield license plate recognition system to track the suspect's movements. Officials reportedly monitored the vehicle as it passed Division Street, made a U-turn near Woodland Place, and headed south on Mt. Juliet Road. Authorities said they strategically deployed spike systems in order to avoid a high-speed pursuit. As a result, when the car entered Interstate 40 West, two sets of spikes deflated all four tires and brought the vehicle to a stop near mile marker 224. The 20-year-old Nashville driver allegedly tried to run away, but officers quickly took the driver into custody. Meanwhile, police said they found a handgun, a rifle, THC wax, and vapes inside the car. According to officials, the driver — who was believed to be impaired — was booked into the Wilson County Jail and charged with the following offenses: Unlawful possession of firearms while intoxicated Felony evading Reckless endangerment Simple possession of drugs Unlawful possession of inhalants Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia ⏩ There was also a 23-year-old passenger, but law enforcement said that individual was released at the scene. 'This incident highlights the value of advanced technology, innovative policing strategies, and our dedicated team that help keep our community safe,' MJPD wrote on social media. No additional details have been released about this traffic stop or the Nashvillian who was arrested as a result of it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Stolen vehicle and methamphetamine recovered, 2 Nashville men arrested by Mt. Juliet police
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Mt. Juliet officers were able to recover a vehicle reported stolen several months ago with the use of license plate recognition technology Monday morning. 2 wanted men arrested after separate Sunday traffic stops in Mt. Juliet Mt. Juliet's Guardian Shield system alerted officers with the Mt. Juliet Police Department to a 2015 Kia Optima that had been reported stolen from a Nashville hotel in September 2024 after the Kia's owner used valet parking. Officers found and intercepted the Kia on Lebanon Road near Nonaville Road. The driver, a 30-year-old Nashville man, was found to have an outstanding warrant for shoplifting in Wilson County. Additionally, he was found to be driving on a revoked license. A 27-year-old passenger, also from Nashville, was taken into custody. Officers ultimately recovered methamphetamine during the traffic stop. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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3 arrested in Mt. Juliet following separate chases
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD) announced multiple arrests after separate pursuits Thursday. In a social media post, the MJPD said Guardian Shield license plate recognition (LPR) technology alerted officers to a Chrysler 200 that entered the city, which had been reported stolen out of Nashville on Jan. 27. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Lebanon Road near Mt. Juliet Road, the driver reportedly fled. MJPD officers passed details about the vehicle to surrounding agencies and a deputy with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) found the car crashed and abandoned on Cooks Road near Lebanon Road. After a foot pursuit, the MJPD arrested a 22-year-old Nashville woman; shortly thereafter, they also arrested a 24-year-old Nashville man in the 300 block of Bass Lane. The woman was charged with driving on a revoked license and the man was reportedly wanted out of Wilson County for a probation violation related to resisting arrest and conditional release. As of publication, both suspects are in the Wilson County Jail. Following the announcement of those arrests, the MJPD made a separate social media post with an update regarding another pursuit. The department reported that LPR technology alerted officers to the fact that a license plate reported stolen out of Nashville on Jan. 23 had entered the city. Officers attempted a traffic stop on Lebanon Road near North Greenhill Road, but the driver fled. As with the other pursuit, the MJPD said they relayed details to other agencies. An officer discovered the vehicle crashed and abandoned on Nonaville Road near Cedar Grove Road. The WCSO assisted the MJPD to track down the suspect; ultimately, the suspect was found with the assistance of K9 Havoc with the WCSO and City IT drone pilots. ⏩ The MJPD said the suspect was found in possession of cocaine and had active warrants out of Overton County for felony possession of a weapon and drug possession. Further, the MJPD found the vehicle itself had been reported stolen out of Nashville on Jan. 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
