Mt. Juliet Police Department

A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville for arson linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee, after the Lebanon Police Department used the SafeNet license plate reader system to locate a stolen vehicle. The arrest followed a traffic stop, and both Lebanon and Mt. Juliet police departments collaborated in the effort.

A Nashville man wanted since 2021 on violent felony charges was arrested in Mt. Juliet, according to police.

Two individuals were arrested in Mt. Juliet with methamphetamine, multiple IDs, and stolen credit cards at the Paddocks shopping center. The 30-year-old man and woman face charges including drug possession, credit card fraud, and identity theft.

A traffic stop in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a Hendersonville woman who had been a fugitive since December 2025. Police found heroin, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property during the stop. The Mt. Juliet Police Department credited their officers' vigilance for the arrest and noted 342 wanted individuals were apprehended in the first six months of 2026.

Middle Tennessee police stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation and discovered a stolen handgun. The 27-year-old Nashville man was found with a firearm reported stolen in September, linked to a vehicle with a smashed window on Broadway.

Flash flooding in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, led to multiple water rescues Tuesday night, including the Chacon family being rafted to safety by first responders as floodwaters rose. The incident resulted in vehicle damage for the family, though their home remained unharmed, and dashcam footage showed an officer rescuing a trapped driver.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel in Mt. Juliet responded to 15 flooding incidents during a severe storm, rescuing residents trapped by rising waters. A woman was saved from her car on Lebanon Road, and a family of six was evacuated from a flooded home using a raft. No injuries were reported, and roads reopened by Wednesday morning.

A person experiencing an emotional crisis on a Mt. Juliet overpass was safely assisted by police, firefighters, and a mental health officer after an alert citizen reported the situation. The coordinated response led to the individual's transport to a mental health facility.

Mt. Juliet police arrested 342 wanted individuals in the first six months of 2026, with 88% being non-residents. The department attributes these arrests to proactive patrols, technology like license plate readers, and community support, which have also contributed to significant drops in theft-related crimes.

A 55-year-old Hermitage woman was arrested by the Mt. Juliet Police Department for three shoplifting incidents at a Target store. Employees provided vehicle information that led to her traffic stop on Interstate 40 West, and police confirmed her involvement in two additional thefts. She faces charges including shoplifting, possession of Suboxone, and burglary tools.

Mt. Juliet police arrested a 35-year-old woman after discovering stolen items from Target and Academy Sports in a suspicious unattended vehicle. She was charged with two counts of shoplifting.

Two wanted women were arrested in Mt. Juliet after a license plate reader alert linked their vehicle to an organized retail theft investigation. The arrests occurred during a traffic stop on I-40, with both suspects identified as non-residents of Mt. Juliet. The Mt. Juliet Police Department reported 342 wanted individuals arrested in the first six months of 2026, 88% of whom were non-residents.

Mt. Juliet police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a pursuit that ended in a crash on Golden Bear Gateway. Officers deployed spike strips, and the suspect is now being sought in a wooded area between Golden Bear Gateway, Clemmons Road, and E. Division Street. The suspect is described as wearing dark clothing with long, dread-lock style hair, and their gender is unknown.

Mt. Juliet Police officers discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop of a 36-year-old man from Murfreesboro. The man was charged with possession of fentanyl for resale, simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.

A driver crashed into a pond in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and fled on foot before being located in the woods hours later. Police searched the Providence Pool neighborhood and nearby areas to apprehend the male suspect.

A driver crashed into a pond at the intersection of Providence Trail and Providence Parkway in Mt. Juliet around 1:30 a.m. and fled the scene on foot. Police are searching the neighborhood behind Providence Pool on Kingston Circle and Regent Park Drive for a white male described as wearing a black shirt and black shorts.

A 27-year-old man was arrested after being stopped for a handicap parking violation and running a stop sign at Walmart. Officers found a stolen firearm from Memphis, marijuana, and two outstanding warrants, leading to charges of felony theft, unlawful firearm possession, and simple possession of a schedule VI substance.

A 43-year-old Nashville man was arrested during a traffic stop in Mt. Juliet after police discovered he had active warrants for illegal narcotics sales and parole violations. Officers found heroin on him during the stop, leading to his arrest and anticipated additional charges.

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested in Mt. Juliet after fleeing a traffic stop in Nashville. Mt. Juliet police tracked the suspect's vehicle using license plate cameras, located it unoccupied, and arrested the driver upon his return without incident. He was transferred to Metro Nashville Police and charged with felony evading arrest and reckless endangerment.

An 18-year-old Mt. Juliet teen, Lucas Reiter, was arrested and charged with felony vandalism after allegedly damaging multiple political signs overnight. Police identified the suspect using surveillance footage and a license plate reader, though details about the signs' political affiliations or the extent of the damage were not disclosed.

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 225 in Mt. Juliet caused significant traffic backups and injuries. Three lanes are blocked, with westbound traffic extending past Golden Bear Gateway, prompting authorities to advise alternate routes.

An injury crash on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 225 in Wilson County is blocking three left lanes, causing traffic delays. The Mt. Juliet Police Department estimates the lanes will remain blocked for about an hour.

A Nashville man on federal probation was arrested after fleeing police in Mt. Juliet, during which he discarded a stolen firearm and a bag of marijuana. Authorities used spike systems to stop his vehicle, which crashed after striking a guardrail.

The Mt. Juliet Police Department is promoting e-bike safety following crashes involving high-speed Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach 28 mph. Safety measures include obeying traffic laws, wearing helmets, and checking trail regulations, while local businesses and officials emphasize rider education and etiquette on shared paths like Cedar Creek Greenway.

A crash involving injuries has closed part of East Division Street in Mt. Juliet between Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Golden Bear Gateway. Authorities expect the closure to last approximately one to two hours, but no additional details about the crash were immediately available.

A traffic stop in Mt. Juliet for a window tint violation led to the arrest of a 35-year-old Nashville man for possessing marijuana packaged for resale and an AR-style rifle. Four children aged 12, 11, 5, and 4 were in the vehicle during the stop, resulting in child endangerment charges. The driver, prohibited from firearm possession due to a prior felony conviction, was charged with multiple offenses including driving on a revoked license.

Mt. Juliet police are searching for a teen suspect accused of fleeing a crash on Interstate 40 near mile marker 223. The suspect fled on foot into a wooded area toward Central Pike, Chandler Randford Road, Anthony Way, and the Springdale Elementary area. Authorities describe the teen as a Black male wearing a white tank top, rolled-up jeans, and no shoes.