A routine traffic stop on Old Lebanon Dirt Road escalated quickly when Mt. Juliet Police apprehended a 34-year-old Nashville man, subsequently identifying him as a fugitive wanted on multiple charges. According to a social media post by the Mt. Juliet Police Department, the unnamed individual was pulled over for speeding, leading to the discovery of active, extraditable warrants for his arrest stemming from both Kentucky and Rutherford County.
Wanted for charges of theft and criminal mischief dating back to July in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the man's legal troubles didn't end there. Adding to the list, authorities in Rutherford County had been on the lookout for the fugitive, also linking him to theft, possession of burglary tools, aggravated criminal trespass, and vandalism. Caught within city limits, officers were diligently keeping watch, their pledge to preventing crime unabated in its stride from crossing into Mt. Juliet.
Following the arrest, the suspect was processed and booked into the Wilson County Jail. The Mt. Juliet Police Department reiterated their commitment in their online statement: "Our officers remain focused on protecting Mt. Juliet—preventing crime from crossing city lines and keeping our community safe."
A traffic stop for speeding on Old Lebanon Dirt Road moments ago just led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive.
— Mt. Juliet Police (@MtJulietPolice) December 2, 2025
A 34-year-old Nashville man was taken into custody after officers stopped him for speeding—and quickly discovered he was wanted in both Kentucky and Rutherford County.… pic.twitter.com/91ehYnyhaW
