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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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25-05-2025
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3 Nashvillians charged with reckless driving after speeding past Mt. Juliet police on I-40
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three Mustang drivers from Nashville have been charged after they allegedly 'flew past' authorities Saturday night in Mt. Juliet. The Mt. Juliet Police Department posted about the incident shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, saying three Mustangs drove past an officer on Interstate 40 while reaching speeds of up to 120 mph. 2 arrested while making DoorDash delivery in Mt. Juliet Authorities said the Nashville drivers—identified as an 18-year-old and two 21-year-old men—were all charged with reckless driving. 'We are grateful to have officers readily available to respond quickly to calls and assist fellow officers. That readiness leads to greater success in stopping those who engage in dangerous activity,' the MJPD stated. The police department added that those who choose to put others at risk 'will be held accountable.' No additional details have been released about this incident, including the names of the people who were charged. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Littering leads to arrest of wanted man in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A West Tennessee man wanted out of East Tennessee was taken into custody Tuesday evening as a result of littering in Middle Tennessee. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer performed a traffic stop after noticing someone littering near S. Mt. Juliet Road and Interstate 40 on Tuesday, May 20. Wanted Nashville teen stopped for speeding in Mt. Juliet school zone Law enforcement reportedly discovered the 31-year-old driver from Cordova was wanted for aggravated assault in Knox County. According to officials, the man was arrested and brought to the Wilson County Jail to await extradition. In addition, the officer made sure the litter was properly disposed of, authorities said. ⏩ 'We're proud of our officers' commitment to keeping Mt. Juliet safe,' MJPD wrote on social media. 'Thanks to their vigilance, another individual wanted for a violent crime is off our streets.' No additional details have been released about this incident, including the identity of the man who was apprehended. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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2 arrested while making DoorDash delivery in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities completed a DoorDash order in Mt. Juliet Friday night after arresting a man and woman, who were reportedly wanted out of Nashville. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop along Central Pike on Friday, May 23 after observing a vehicle traveling 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. Littering leads to arrest of wanted man in Mt. Juliet Officials said they learned the driver—only identified as a 35-year-old man from Nashville—had outstanding warrants for felony probation violation and assault. In addition, he was reportedly driving without a license. Meanwhile, the passenger—a 36-year-old woman from Nashville—was also wanted for assault, police said. According to authorities, the pair were in the middle of making a DoorDash delivery when the stop occurred, adding that they had 'a bag of ice cream in tow.' Despite the circumstances, law enforcement said they still made sure the order got to its destination. 'We're proud of our officers' dedication and vigilance, working every day to help keep Mt. Juliet one of the safest communities around,' MJPD wrote on X. No additional details have been released about the incident, including the identities of the man and woman who were arrested. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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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.
