Booking Photo of McCreery & Stopped Vehicle

Guardian Shield Alerts on Stolen Maryland License Plate; Officers Find Fugitive From Justice Wanted From Two States

February 19, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Officers intercepted a wanted fugitive from justice, driving an overdue rental SUV, after the department’s Guardian Shield ALPR alerted on a stolen Maryland license plate. Around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, officers began to look for a blue Infiniti QX50 SUV after Guardian Shield alerted on the tag as it crossed through the Lebanon Road and N. Greenhill Road intersection. The vehicle was intercepted by officers as it pulled into the post office, and the driver, 31-year-old Christopher McCreery of North Carolina, was found to be a fugitive from justice out of Louisiana and North Carolina.

Scene of Officer & Stopped Vehicle Scene of Officer & Stopped Vehicle

Further investigation revealed the Maryland license plate was reported stolen out of Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2019, and the Infiniti was an overdue rental car. McCreery was wanted out of Louisiana for a full-extradition, felony parole violation related to felony drug charges, and he was also wanted out of North Carolina for a probation violation related to weapon possession.

Booking Photo of Christopher McCreery

Christopher McCreery, 31, of North Carolina

McCreery was arrested and booked into the Wilson County Jail, charged with the following:

  • Use of a Stolen Plate
  • Possession of a Schedule I Drug
  • Fugitive From Justice – Awaiting Extradition to Louisiana

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Adams Booking Photo and Crash Scene

Guardian Shield Alerts on Stolen SUV; Officers Arrest Felon After Crashing into Home

February 11, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Officers intercepted a wanted, convicted felon driving a stolen SUV after the department’s Guardian Shield ALPR alerted on the vehicle. Around 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, officers began to look for a black Toyota Highlander SUV after Guardian Shield alerted on the tag as it crossed through the Lebanon Road and N. Greenhill Road intersection. The vehicle was spotted by officers on N. Mt. Juliet Road near Interstate 40, and the driver, identified as 47-year-old Glen Adams, began his attempt to evade officers. Adams continued to evade to Central Pike near Pleasant Grove Road, where he lost control of the SUV and crashed into an unoccupied home.

SUV Crashed into side of Home

Following the crash, officers began their work to ensure no residents were in the home and contain Adams. Officers successfully cleared the house, turned off a ruptured natural gas line, and confirmed that Adams remained inside the SUV. With the home’s structure unstable, the department executed a plan with responders from Mt. Juliet Fire and Wilson EMA to ensure Adams was removed from the SUV and taken into custody with the utmost care.

SUV Crashed into side of HomeAdams was successfully removed from the SUV and transported to a local ER for evaluation. He has since been released and booked into the Wilson County Jail, charged with the following:

  • Theft of Property
  • Driving Under the Influence – 3rd Offense
  • Evading Arrest
  • Reckless Endangerment
  • Reckless Driving
  • Driving on a Revoked Drivers License – 2nd Offense
  • Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Booking Photo of Glen Adams

Glen Adams, 47, of Old Hickory

Adams allegedly stole the Toyota Highlander SUV while it was unlocked and running at an Exxon in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was wanted out of Sumner and Wilson County for charges related to felony theft and illegal drug activity. Also, he is a convicted felon of voluntary manslaughter and numerous drug charges.

“It is unclear why Adams was in Mt. Juliet and over 35 miles from where the SUV was stolen, but I’m glad that technology was able to alert our officers to his presence. Guardian Shield continues to make us aware of dangerous individuals who have committed serious crimes far from our community,” stated Chief James Hambrick.

The investigation is on-going, and detectives are coordinating with agencies across the region in regards to Adam’s activities.

 

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Suspect in Handcuffs, Walking to Police SUV

Officers Apprehend Wanted Aggravated Assault Suspect out of Hermitage

January 31, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – After a nearly 2.5-hour search, officers spotted and apprehended 25-year-old Matthew Rischbeck, who was a suspect in an aggravated assault incident at a Hermitage Home Depot. As Rischbeck fled Home Depot, his vehicle became disabled on Lebanon Road near Devonshire Drive around 10:30 a.m. A witness spotted Rischbeck running into nearby woods as officers were responding to the scene, and they were able to provide officers with a detailed account and description.

Suspect in Handcuffs, Walking to Police SUV

Once Mt. Juliet officers realized that Rischbeck was fleeing a Metro-Nashville Police incident, a containment perimeter was established. Officers then coordinated with Metro-Nashville Police officers and Wilson County Sheriff’s deputies in the search for Rischbeck, which included a helicopter and K9 resources.

Around 1:15 p.m., Rischbeck was spotted running across Lebanon Road by a Mt. Juliet officer who then was able to direct other officers to his whereabouts. Rischbeck surrendered and was taken into custody after an officer spotted him emerge from a wooded area onto Springmont Boulevard. Metro-Nashville Police officers took custody of Rischbeck.

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Equipment Failure Leads to Natural Gas Outage in Kelsey Glen Neighborhood

January 20, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – The City of Mt. Juliet was made aware of a natural gas outage in the Kelsey Glen neighborhood this evening. Once aware, City officials began to communicate with Piedmont Natural Gas, provider of natural gas for the area, who stated an equipment failure caused the outage. Piedmont confirmed they were working quickly to fix the problem, and they provided the following statement for Kelsey Glen residents:

1/21/2020 9:00 a.m. Update: Piedmont Natural Gas technicians have restored service to more than 50 percent of customers in Kelsey Glen. We are staged at the subdivision entrance and at the subdivision pool for customer questions, which has been communicated on the subdivision Facebook page. Our expectation is to have all service restored today, as long as we are able to gain access to the equipment in the homes.

1/20/2020 10:00 p.m. Update: Kelsey Glen is experiencing a natural gas outage due to an equipment failure at the subdivision. All available Piedmont Natural Gas technicians are on site and are currently making repairs to the equipment. After completing the repairs tonight, technicians in the area will be going door-to-door to restore gas service to affected homes. Piedmont will need to enter your home to have access to your appliances and natural gas equipment, so residents will need to be onsite to let the technicians inside. Piedmont representatives will knock on your door and will be uniformed, with proper company identification badges. If you miss the door-to-door visit, Piedmont will continue to work to make contact with each customer. If you need further assistance, or if your service is not restored, please call 1-800-752-7504 to schedule a technician. 

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Son Charged After Shooting Mother Multiple Times in Apartment Complex Parking Lot

January 20, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – 26-year-old Jerald Riggs of Mt. Juliet was apprehended and booked into the Wilson County Jail after shooting his 48-year-old mother multiple times this morning. Around 8:30 a.m. officers were summoned to the parking lot of Meridian at Providence apartments, at 120 Providence Trail, in regards to a shooting. Officers arrived to find the female victim on the ground in the parking lot, and they immediately began life-saving efforts after discovering numerous gunshot wounds to various parts of her body. It was quickly determined who the suspect was, and Riggs was spotted nearby and apprehended.

Photo of Shooting Scene with Crime Scene Tape and Police Vehicles

The victim was immediately transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she remains in critical but stable condition. Detectives responded to process the scene, collecting all facts and evidence.

Further investigation revealed that Riggs lived with the victim at the apartment complex, and he confirmed using a small-caliber handgun to shoot the victim multiple times. A nearby witness heard the incident and called police, providing a detailed suspect description.

Booking photo of 26-year-old Jerald Riggs

26-year-old Jerald Riggs of Mt. Juliet

Detectives obtained a warrant, charging Riggs with Attempted Criminal Homicide. The investigation remains on-going as detectives continue to evaluate all aspects of this incident.

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Rekor OpenALPR Interface on Computer Screen

Rekor Systems selected for Mt. Juliet’s Guardian Shield Automated License Plate Recognition Program

January 8, 2020

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – The City of Mt. Juliet and Mt. Juliet Police Department selected Rekor Systems, Inc. to roll-out the community’s Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) program, which the department is terming as “Guardian Shield.” The Guardian Shield program was initiated to enhance the community’s safety by providing the department an additional tool to further guard and shield Mt. Juliet’s residents and visitors from criminals who enter the city to cause harm.

Before selecting Rekor Systems, the department and I.T. professionals conducted testing and an extensive review of Rekor and other leading license plate recognition systems. The Rekor Systems product performed the best and has strong security protections in place to protect the video collected. A hit, generated from the Rekor product, also led to the successful apprehension of an armed and dangerous wanted person.

“Our number one priority is maintaining the safety of our community, and we are always looking for robust tools and technologies that can help us to do so. Rekor’s Edge and Watchman vehicle recognition technology provided better results than its competition during our trial period. Importantly, it proved its value immediately during testing by helping us to catch a wanted fugitive and take a dangerous man off the streets,” said Police Chief James Hambrick. “With higher accuracy than other providers, as well as the ability to affordably scale, Rekor’s solutions fit the needs of our department both now and for the future. We look forward to working with Rekor to make Mt. Juliet and the surrounding communities a safer place.”

Rekor OpenALPR Interface on Computer Screen

The Guardian Shield ALPR program will not be used for anything traffic enforcement related, and it will only be used to guard and shield the community from vehicles attached to a hotlist or investigate crimes, such as criminal homicide, forcible rape, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, theft, dangerous drug offenses, or a wanted person. In addition, the technology records video and images of the vehicle, which is only kept for a period of 30-days. The technology does not track who is driving or who is in the car. More importantly, the system does not access the Department of Safety’s license plate database, so there is no way to access personal data or determine who owns the vehicle.

Thirty-seven locations for fixed-cameras were identified throughout the city that would provide the best possible coverage to guard the entire Mt. Juliet community. Rekor Systems will support the cameras for near $89,000 a year, pending successful contract negotiations and final approval.

Rekor Systems, Inc’s Message: Rekor’s Vehicle Recognition Solutions Selected by Mt. Juliet Tennessee Police Department to Increase Public Safety After Successful Test Caught Wanted Fugitive

Previous News: Mt. Juliet Police Release Proposal, Identify Potential Locations For License Plate Recognition Program to Alert on Wanted Persons, Stolen Vehicles, & Vehicles Used in Serious Crimes

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Police Investigating a Social Media Report of Man Chasing a Female at Hickory Station Townhomes

December 19, 2019

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Police are investigating an incident where an adult female stated on social media that she was chased into a home by an unknown man. It was relayed that the incident occurred this morning around 6:30 a.m. while the female was visiting a home in the Hickory Station Townhomes development off of West Division Street. Department staff learned about the incident this morning and reached out to the complainant to encourage her to file a report about the situation.

No phone call or 911 call was made to the police department by the complainant. Therefore, officers were very delayed in their response to the area to look for any potential suspect.

Officers are working with the complainant to gather relevant facts and complete an incident report so it can be thoroughly investigated. Once a complete understanding of the incident is determined, the department will provide an update to the community.

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Child Struck by Trailer in Parking Lot, Resulting in Serious Injuries

December 14, 2019

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – An investigation is underway after a child was struck by a trailer, towed by a pick-up truck. Around 12:20 p.m. this afternoon, officers were made aware of an injured child in the rear parking lot of Mt. Juliet Middle School. Officers immediately called for medics and responded to the scene to assist in rendering aid to the child.

Multiple officers responded to the scene due to a full parking lot and packed roadways since the Christmas parade had ended. With a priority for the immediate medical care for the child, Officers worked to establish a clear, unobstructed path for medics. The ambulance was escorted through heavy traffic and out of the city as it was en route to the hospital.

With any serious injury crash in Mt. Juliet, the Tennessee Highway Patrol was requested to investigate because they have the resources, training, and tools available to conduct a more in-depth investigation. Since the THP is the investigating agency, they will release details of the investigation or identification.

The family was present and are aware. Our prayers are with the child, the family, and all involved in this tragic event.

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Pizza Delivery Driver Assaulted & Robbed; Suspects Quickly Tracked Down by Officers & K9 Majlo

December 4, 2019

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Two adult males were quickly apprehended by a team of officers and K9 Majlo after the suspects pepper-sprayed a pizza delivery driver and stole the pizza in the 100 block of Silverstone Lane. Around 9:15 p.m. yesterday, a pizza order was called-in and to be delivered at an address on Silverstone Lane. As the 25-year-old male delivery driver exited his vehicle, two men approached from behind and demanded the pizza. One suspect pepper-sprayed the victim, and both ran away with only pizza.

Robbery Scene on Silverstone Lane

Robbery Scene on Silverstone Lane

Officers quickly responded, along with Cpl. Barth and K9 Majlo from their home, to locate the responsible suspects. K9 Majlo picked-up on a scent and tracked nearly a mile away to a house in the 2600 block of West Division Street. Two suspects, matching the description provided by the victim, were located at the house by officers. Further investigation by detectives, evidence, and statements from the suspects confirmed they were responsible for the robbery. The suspects had no connection to Silverstone Lane and used the address to hide their involvement.

K9 Majlo in the back of patrol car after search Suspect being searched after arrest.

18-year-old Kenneth Lines and 20-year-old John Doughlas Smith were arrested and booked into the Wilson County Jail, charged with Aggravated Robbery.

Booking Photo of John Douglas Smith

John Douglas Smith, 20, of Mt. Juliet

Booking Photo of Kenneth Lines

Kenneth Lines, 18, of Mt. Juliet

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Honor Guard Leading the Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade

Traffic Restrictions Announced for 12/14/19 Christmas Parade, Half Marathon, and 5K Events

December 2, 2019

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – The Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade and Holiday Half Marathon & 5K will have traffic on N. Mt. Juliet Road tied up for most of the midday on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Starting at 10:45 a.m., Mt. Juliet Road will be closed entirely to traffic from Charlie Daniels Parkway to W. Wilson Middle School in preparation for the day’s events. Mt. Juliet’s residents and visitors should plan and be aware to avoid being caught up in traffic.

The Mt. Juliet Holiday Half Marathon begins near 10:45 a.m., just after the road closure, followed by the 5K at 10:55 a.m. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Spectators for the parade and races must be parked and off Mt. Juliet Road by 10:45 a.m. In the interest of public safety, parking is prohibited on any sidewalk or grassy area next to the sidewalk during the day.

The following are the traffic restrictions for 12/14/19:

  • Mt. Juliet Road will be closed from Charlie Daniels Pkwy to Clearview Dr from 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Right northbound lane of N. Mt. Juliet Road will be closed from Clearview Dr to Old Mt. Juliet Rd (road behind Valley Center Shopping Center) from 10:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Right eastbound lane of Lebanon Rd will be closed from N. Mt. Juliet Road – Benders Ferry Rd from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Southbound lanes of Golden Bear Gateway will be closed from Lebanon Road to Rutland Drive from 11:20 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Westbound lane of E. Division St will be closed from Rutland Dr to Clemmons Rd from 11:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Old Lebanon Dirt Rd will be closed from Old Mt. Juliet Rd (road behind Valley Center Shopping Center) to E. Division St from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The goal of the Mt. Juliet Police Department is to make sure the safety of motorists, spectators, pedestrians, and participants. If you are attending the parade or races, the police department suggests that you arrive before the 10:45 a.m. street closures. This will allow plenty of time to find parking. If you are not attending the parade, you may want to avoid the Mt. Juliet Road corridor to reduce your frustration with the road closure and large volume of traffic.

Parade Information: Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade

Half Marathon & 5K Information: Mt. Juliet Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Remember, after the parade, there will be a large amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Mt. Juliet Road in the center of town. Take your time, and please be considerate. Typically, the traffic after the parade will clear out in about 30 minutes. It is estimated that the parade traffic will be clear around 1:30 p.m.

Follow Mt. Juliet Police on Twitter @MtJulietPolice for live and active information about the parade & races as they happen.

Overview of the parade start and participant drop-off site at West Wilson Middle School:

Overview of the parade ending and participant pick-up site at Mt. Juliet Middle School:

 

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