Mt. Juliet LPR system helps police track car with guns, THC wax inside
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
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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.
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