A "bail jumper" was taken into custody at a Nashville apartment complex, leading to the seizure of nine guns, Metro Nashville Police Department reported. The arrest occurred yesterday at the Fallbrook Apartments on Dellway, where officers were originally there to apprehend an individual who had failed to appear for a scheduled court date.
During the operation, police discovered more than just their suspect. They found an entire cache of weapons. "Three men were arrested", stated WSMV. The seizure included guns that had been reported stolen, and among the firearms seized, two Glock pistols had been illegally modified to fire fully automatically.
The details of the modifications suggest an intent to increase the firepower effortlessly, a concern for law enforcement who are acutely aware of the deadly potential such weapons carry on the streets. "2 of the Glock pistols were modified to make them fully automatic", the Metro Nashville Police Department emphasized in an X post highlighting the precision policing that likely helped to avert further criminal activity.
While details on the suspect's initial charges for jumping bail remain unspecified, the gravity of the additional discoveries has most certainly compounded the legal trouble for those involved. The identity of the suspects and additional details regarding the arrest have yet to be fully released to the public, according to a report by WKRN.
The Metro Nashville Police Department has characterized the outcome as "Precision Policing = Safer Nashville", a sentiment reflecting the proactive efforts of the officers involved and their role in mitigating potential violence in the community. The department's goal to maintain safety was echoed in the social media statement that can be found on its official X page.
Today's arrest of a bail jumper at Fallbrook Apts on Dellway Villa Rd led to the seizure of a trove of guns...9 total...3 of them reported stolen. 2 of the Glock pistols were modified to make them fully automatic. 3 men arrested. Precision Policing = Safer Nashville. pic.twitter.com/0YFqHwfiiC
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) July 3, 2024
