A woman was arrested for allegedly waving a gun during a road rage incident on I-40, as per a report by WSMV. The Lebanon Police Department responded to calls Tuesday afternoon about a driver of a white Kia Rio who was seen brandishing a handgun out of her vehicle's window. The suspect, a 26-year-old female and reported convicted felon, was located shortly after exiting I-40 onto South Hartmann Drive.
Following the incident, the Lebanon Police Department confirmed to have quickly apprehended the suspect, quoting on social media, "A-Shift and FLEX officers quickly located the vehicle as it exited the interstate onto South Hartmann Drive. The driver, a 26-year-old female, was found to be in possession of a handgun matching the description provided to dispatch." This information was further detailed in an article by WKRN, noting that the handgun she wielded matched callers' descriptions.
The incident, which raised alarm among motorists and required swift action by law enforcement, led to the woman's charge for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The Lebanon Police Department highlighted the cooperation of dispatchers and officers in ensuring the community's safety, an appreciation echoed in a statement they released: "We greatly appreciate the swift actions of our dispatchers and officers in locating this suspect and their continued dedication to keeping our community safe!"
Yesterday afternoon, our dispatch center received a report of a road rage incident on I-40. Callers reported that the driver of a white Kia Rio was brandishing a handgun out of the window at another motorists.
— Lebanon Police Department (@LebanonPD) August 13, 2025
A-Shift and FLEX officers quickly located the vehicle as it exited… pic.twitter.com/h19zhFnPbg
Details surrounding the nature of the road rage incident and specifics of the woman's criminal history have not been disclosed. While the case awaits further proceedings, the arrest underscores ongoing concerns over gun violence and felony recidivism on the streets. The Lebanon Police Department's social media post—capturing the urgency and concerted effort of the response to the incident—was shared in an update by the Lebanon Police Department and has since garnered community attention regarding issues of public safety and responsibility among road users.
