Police say a 15-year-old boy is facing Juvenile Court charges after he allegedly drove a car straight at a Nashville officer and the officer’s K‑9 during an attempted traffic stop in north Nashville on Saturday night. The officer fired at the vehicle as it accelerated toward them, according to investigators, who report that no one was hurt. Two passengers ran into nearby woods and had not been located as detectives continued their investigation.
How police say the stop unfolded
According to WZTV, an officer and his police dog were positioned on Autumn Ridge Drive when a gray Nissan Maxima failed to stop during an attempted traffic stop. Officers later spotted the Maxima near Brick Church Pike and say three people got out of the car. Two ran into nearby woods, while the driver climbed back into the vehicle and allegedly sped toward the officer and K‑9. The officer fired at the Maxima, which came to a stop, and police say they pulled the teen from the driver’s seat. No injuries were reported.
Charges and juvenile law context
The teen was charged in Juvenile Court with aggravated assault on a first responder and evading arrest, according to the report. Tennessee law treats assaults on officers and other first responders as specific offenses. T.C.A. §39‑13‑116 outlines assault and aggravated-assault provisions, including enhanced penalties when the victim is performing official duties, as reflected in the state code. Juvenile proceedings and many juvenile records are generally confidential under Tenn. Code §37‑1‑153, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Open Records Counsel notes, which means public access is limited except in narrow circumstances.
North Nashville traffic trouble in context
The stretch around Brick Church Pike has seen its share of serious vehicle incidents in recent years, including a deadly hit-and-run reported in December 2025 involving an unlicensed teen driver, as covered in a fatal hit-and-run on Brick Church Pike. The Metro Nashville Police Department has previously spotlighted juvenile cases tied to vehicle pursuits and shots fired in media releases, underscoring the kinds of risks officers say they face during traffic enforcement. Those earlier cases highlight a pattern of dangerous run-ins involving young drivers that MNPD investigators say they continue to monitor.
What happens next
The investigation remains active, and the teen’s case has been sent to Juvenile Court, WZTV reports. Because juvenile records in Tennessee are often shielded from public view, many details about the proceedings and any eventual court rulings may not be released unless a judge orders otherwise.
