Update: The child was located in the neighborhood by officers and reunited with his family.
Officers are actively searching for a missing, autistic 17-year-old boy, who wandered away from his home on Oakhall Dr. Austin is described as a White male, 5’10”, 125 lbs., wearing a white t-shirt, holding a blanket, and likely without shoes.
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For National Faith & Blue Weekend, the Mt. Juliet Police Department is organizing a Community-Wide City Beautiful Day. The police department and community will come together in a collaborative effort to build stronger bridges through community service. Officers will partner with different groups, who will head out to various work zones across the city to clean up and clear roadside litter.
Community members or groups wanting to participate in this community service day are encouraged to meet at police headquarters for officer partnering and work zone assignments. Participants should dress appropriately for the activity with good shoes and dress for the weather. Gloves, trash bags, and other supplies will be provided.
Groups wanting to participate can email Capt. Tyler Chandler at tchandler@mjpd.org to ensure accommodations.
Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event with activities in communities across the country that bring together law enforcement and residents to build connections, create mutual understanding, and enhance justice and reconciliation. You can learn more about Faith & Blue Weekend here: https://faithandblue.org/about/.
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Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – The Mt. Juliet Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward, which is in addition to the family’s $1,000 reward, for information that leads to missing 35-year-old Deavin Nicole Walker’s whereabouts. Deavin has been missing for nearly a year and a half, and detectives and family are very concerned about her. She has not been heard from since Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and she was last known to be walking in the Willoughby Station neighborhood after telling a family member she was going to the store. She was reported missing on April 16, 2020.
Walker left her residence wearing a white shirt with green sweatpants, and she had a cell phone that is no longer working. She is a black female, 5’3″ in height, weighing 125 pounds, having brown eyes, and brown hair in dreadlocks with highlighted tips. She frequently visited the Lebanon area in the past.
If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Deavin Nicole Walker, they are urged to call the Mt. Juliet Police Department at (615) 754-2550. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (615) 754-TIPS (8477) or via the Mt. Juliet Police Department website at http://www.mjpd.org/.
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Just near midnight, Mt. Juliet officers were alerted by the Metro-Nashville Police Department (MNPD) about illegal street racing activity on Lebanon Rd near Andrew Jackson Blvd. MNPD’s special unit officers attempted to stop the illegal activity, but the vehicles fled in multiple directions. One of those vehicles continued at an extremely fast speed eastbound on Lebanon Rd into Mt. Juliet. There was no active pursuit.
Two Mt. Juliet officers clocked the vehicle at over 100 MPH at different points along Lebanon Rd, but they could not pursue. On Lebanon Rd near Benders Ferry Rd, the vehicle crashed into two other vehicles, which caused those vehicles to rollover. Three individuals, one out of each involved vehicle, were transported to a local hospital. All their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is completing the the crash investigation, and the Metro-Nashville Police Department is investigating the events that occurred in their jurisdiction. Both will likely charge the reckless driver, respective to the events in each jurisdiction.
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A 17-year-old shooting victim is recovering, and the 17-year-old shooter was charged after fast, relentless efforts by Mt. Juliet police officers and assisting resources. Around 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, an MJPD detective noticed the shooting victim in a strip mall parking lot in the 2000 block of N. Mt. Juliet Road. The shooting just occurred, and the detective witnessed a suspect sprinting across Mt. Juliet Road. The detective, who was able to begin life-saving efforts for the single gunshot to the victim, was able to call for assistance and provide details on the suspect. Multiple officers responded to the area and established a containment zone to search for the suspect.
The city’s text alert system was utilized to inform the community of the active search, which included the suspect description. Witnesses, empowered with the information contained in the text alert, reported a suspect sighting in the Hickory Station townhome complex. As a result, officers isolated their search to a townhome in the 200 block of Ashmere Court. A 17-year-old male, who lived at the townhome, was apprehended and charged with aggravated assault.
“We are grateful for our strong partnership and connections with our community. When we communicate and provide them with information to keep our city safe, it continues to result in suspect apprehensions and a safer community. If you’re not connected to our text alert system, I encourage all to get connected.” stated Chief James Hambrick. “I also want to express my appreciation to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Lebanon Police Department, and Metro-Nashville Police Department, who all sent resources to assist our officers. Now to MJPD’s staff, who are so dedicated to keeping our community protected- They are absolutely amazing. They worked to save a life, they worked to get the suspect in custody, many responded from their homes to assist in the search, and they did it all so well while working as one firm, cohesive team. I am so proud of their continued efforts. As a result of their commitment and proactive service, criminals will not be successful in Mt. Juliet.”
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 17-year-old victim from Nashville drove to Mt. Juliet to meet the 17-year-old suspect in the parking lot to complete a drug exchange. The meeting escalated, and the suspect shot the victim. While running from the incident, the suspect dropped the handgun, which detectives recovered.
The incident remains under investigation, and more criminal charges are forthcoming for the suspect, victim, and other parties involved in the investigation. Additionally, detectives recovered two handguns, a large amount of marijuana, and other evidentiary items.
Those who are not connected to the text alert system can learn how to join here: https://mtjuliet-tn.gov/1580/MJAlert-Community-Notifications
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Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – After a lengthy search, two suspects were apprehended after running away from a stolen truck, alerted to officers by Guardian Shield. Around 9:05 a.m. this morning, Guardian Shield alerted officers to a stolen 2004 Dodge Ram pick-up truck as it entered the city from Hermitage on Lebanon Road. An officer spotted the truck, and two suspects quickly abandoned it and ran away into a wooded area.
Officers and Wilson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the search area, north of Lebanon Road, along Lakeshore Drive and Needmore Road. Around 11:00 a.m., the passenger was apprehended while hiding behind Schmitt Dental at 14221 Lebanon Road. The search continued for the driver, and citizens reported him running along Lakeshore Drive towards Saundersville Road. After a few sightings, the driver was apprehended around 4:45 p.m. while hiding behind furniture under a home’s deck in the 300 block of Lakeshore Drive.
Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and blank checks for different individuals were located in the truck, which was stolen from a Franklin Kroger on 9/10/2021 while left running.
Nashville Airport’s K9 Havoc responded to assist K9 Majlo when he tired out due to the heat.
Both suspects were wanted from other areas and booked into the Wilson County Jail on local charges. The driver was 38-year-old Honold Bilbrey of Jamestown, TN, and he was wanted out of Ashland City and Knox County for a Probation Violation, Five Counts of Felony Burglary, and 2 counts of Criminal Simulation. In addition, he was charged locally with Felony Theft, Felony Evading, and Driving on a Revoked DL. The passenger was 37-year-old Nicholas Kane of Nashville, TN, and he was charged locally with Resisting Arrest, Possession of Meth, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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Final Update:
Two Suspects Apprehended After Running Away from Stolen Truck out of Franklin https://wp.me/p2PLBh-2TF
5:05P Update:
The final suspect was just apprehended while hiding behind a home in the 300 block of Lakeshore Dr.
4:30P Update:
Police activity on Lakeshore/Hickory Dr is related to suspect search of 1 white male, shirtless with black pants.
3:10P Update:
The suspect is now shirtless, wearing black pants/shorts. He was last spotted in woods between Lakeshore Dr/Needmore Rd.
12:10P Update:
Staff continue to look for the 2nd suspect, wearing the blue shirt and black pants, who ran from a stolen car out of Franklin. If you spot the suspect, please give us a call. It is likely that he is trying to hide and avoid apprehension.
11:15A Update:
1 of the 2 suspects was apprehended. Search continues for other suspect with bright blue shirt & black pants
Original Message:
Officers are actively searching for Franklin stolen vehicle suspects who drove a stolen vehicle into Mt. Juliet and ran from it on Lebanon Rd near Highland Dr. They ran northbound from Lebanon Rd towards Highland Dr and Hillside Dr.
The suspects are described as White males in their 20’s. One is wearing a blue shirt and black pants, and the other is wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Actual photos of the suspects are below.
The vehicle was stolen from a Franklin Kroger after the owner left the vehicle running and unlocked.
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No reason to be alarmed! A fundraising event at the Circle P Ranch (563 Main St) has brought out a lot of emergency vehicles in their effort to support Knox Hastings, a child battling leukemia.
Details:
This afternoon, around 4:22 p.m., Guardian Shield alerted officers to a stolen Nissan Altima as it entered the city limits from Hermitage. Officers located the car on Lebanon Road near Mt. Juliet Road and attempted to stop it. Within moments, the driver did an abrupt u-turn and sideswiped another motorist. Officers continued their attempt to stop the stolen car and successfully deployed a spike system, which led to the pursuit ending on Woodridge Place near Placid Drive.
The driver was 15-year-old male, and passengers included two 16-year-old males and one 14-year-old female. All were from Nashville and in possession of Marijuana.
The stolen car victim, out of Clarksville, reported the 2014 Nissan Altima stolen on 8/19/2021.
No one was injured during the event.
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Update to Incident:
With the assistance of K9 Majlo, the suspects were located hiding on Sports Rd. There is no longer an active search.
Original Message:
Officers are actively searching for Nashville carjacking suspects who drove a stolen vehicle into Mt. Juliet and ran from it on Sports Road.
The suspects are described as Hispanic males, short, slim, and around 18 to 20 years of age. One suspect had a white shirt, stone-washed jeans, and a light-colored ski mask.
All should be considered armed and dangerous. They were last known to be running through a back yard on Sports Road, which is on the Nonaville Road corridor.
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