A Tennessee man was arrested in Mt. Juliet after law enforcement utilized a license plate recognition system to spot a stolen motorcycle. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, the system identified a 2023 Suzuki motorcycle, reported stolen from Nashville last Friday, as it entered the city. In a post shared by the Mt. Juliet Police, they highlighted the efficiency of their #MJGuardianShield License Plate Reader system in alerting officers to the stolen bike.
This afternoon, our #MJGuardianShield License Plate Reader system alerted officers to a stolen 2023 Suzuki motorcycle entering Mt. Juliet on Lebanon Road from Hermitage. The motorcycle, reported stolen out of Nashville on July 25, was being driven by a shirtless rider without a… pic.twitter.com/vsNiNcs59l
— Mt. Juliet Police (@MtJulietPolice) July 27, 2025
The police department described how officers were able to track down the motorcycle to a parking lot without the need to actively engage in a high-speed pursuit. As reported by WSMV, a "proactive pursuit-prevention plan" was quickly activated, and the motorcycle was safely monitored as it moved through the area. Another agency had to briefly pursue the motorcycle after observing the rider's helmet violation, but that chase was quickly terminated.
The rider was a 20-year-old man from Lafayette who was eventually apprehended after he attempted to flee on foot following a loss of control of the motorcycle. Initially, he provided police with a false name, but upon discovery of his true identity, active warrants for probation violations related to joyriding and providing false identification were found, as mentioned by WKRN.
The Mt. Juliet Police expressed their satisfaction with the outcome, stating on social media, "We’re proud of our officers’ swift and strategic response." They further emphasized that their dedication and the use of advanced technology continue to keep Mt. Juliet one of the safest communities in Tennessee.
