A La Vergne motorist is facing a stack of charges after police say a reckless driving stop late last week turned into a pursuit, a vehicle search, and the discovery of a firearm and illegal narcotics. Authorities report the driver is accused of felony evading, DUI, resisting arrest, and driving while revoked, and was also booked on five active warrants from other agencies.
In a Facebook update, the La Vergne Police Department said officers tried to pull the vehicle over for reckless driving on May 27 when the driver allegedly took off, triggering a pursuit. Officers said they were eventually able to catch up with the vehicle, at which point the driver stopped and was taken into custody.
What officers say they found and the charges
The department summarized the incident under the line, “Reckless driver arrested following pursuit,” and said officers reported finding a firearm and illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. According to the post, the listed charges include simple possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, resisting arrest, felony evading, driving under the influence, driving while revoked, and possession of a handgun while intoxicated.
The department also noted that the suspect had five active warrants from outside agencies. Booking details, including bond information, were not included in the public post.
Not an isolated incident
Police say this is not the only recent traffic stop that escalated into a gun and drug case. Earlier this spring, La Vergne officers conducted an operation in mid-May that turned up multiple firearms and narcotics after another pursuit, according to reporting from Rutherford Source. Law enforcement officials have increasingly pointed to coordinated strategies and camera alert systems as tools for spotting and stopping vehicles believed to be tied to serious offenses in the area.
Legal next steps
The charges outlined in the department’s post remain allegations and will be reviewed by prosecutors. Formal criminal filings, court dates for arraignment, and bond amounts will be set through the county court system. The department did not release the suspect’s identity or a detailed court schedule in its public statement.
How to reach the police
Anyone who witnessed the pursuit or has potentially useful dashcam or doorbell video is asked to contact La Vergne police. The city lists the department’s non-emergency line as 615-793-7744 and the station address as 5093 Murfreesboro Road. Additional contact options and details are available on the La Vergne police contact page.
