Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – This afternoon, a traffic stop for illegal window tint and failure to signal led to the arrest of a wanted 36-year-old Nashville man—but not without a chase and him assaulting an officer.
An MJPD officer observed the violations inside the city limits on Lebanon Rd near Matterhorn Dr and initiated a stop just inside Hermitage, past the county line. The man, a passenger in the vehicle, suddenly ran toward Tulip Grove Rd, prompting the officer to pursue him on foot while a backup officer remained with an adult female driver and an 8-year-old child. During the chase, a Taser was deployed, but during the arrest attempt, the suspect assaulted the officer. Additional backup officers arrived to help the officer take the wanted man into custody. Fortunately, the officer sustained only minor injuries and was treated and released by medics at the scene. As a precaution, the suspect was transported to the hospital at his request.
Further investigation revealed the suspect was wanted in three counties for serious offenses, including probation violations related to felony domestic assault with bodily injury in Nashville, felony aggravated assault, violation of an order of protection, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Montgomery County, and contempt of court in Shelby County.
MJPD remains committed to pushing back against cross-border criminal activity. With Mt. Juliet and Nashville’s city limits connected, our officers frequently patrol the city limits near the county line to deter crime before it impacts our residents. When violations occur in our community, our officers have full legal authority to stop offenders, even if they continue into Nashville. During this incident, an uninvolved individual stopped at the scene and questioned officers, wrongly claiming they could not be in Hermitage. To be clear—Mt. Juliet officers have the authority to stop offenders who commit violations in our city, even if the stop takes place outside the city limits.
We are grateful for our officers who continue to work tirelessly, putting themselves in harm’s way each day to protect our community. Their dedication goes beyond routine patrols—they actively pursue dangerous individuals, like the man arrested today, who have a history of violence and pose a serious threat across Middle Tennessee. Through vigilance, bravery, and proactivity, our officers work to prevent crime before it takes root, ensuring Mt. Juliet remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. Their sacrifices do not go unnoticed, and we deeply appreciate their unwavering commitment to justice and a safe community.
Together, we’ll keep combating crime and maintaining the safe, vibrant community we all love. For more insights into our efforts, visit: https://www.mtjuliet-tn.gov/1643/Crime-Insights .
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