‘I hate to see a good rose go to waste’: Ashland City Police officer delivers flowers after driver arrested

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WKRN) — During the course of their career, police officers end up wearing many hats.

In fact, one officer in Ashland City can now add flower delivery man to the list.

The story unfolded on Monday, Sept. 16, following a traffic stop along Highway 12.

Officers told News 2 they pulled over LaMarcus Brooks, 34, for a window tint violation.

Upon further investigation, police said they discovered that Brooks was driving on a revoked license for a DUI conviction in 2014. According to the Ashland City Police Department, this is the fourth time Brooks has been stopped for driving without a license.

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In addition, officers learned that the Ashland City man had an outstanding warrant out of Macon County for child support.

While Brooks was being placed under arrest, officers spotted a big bouquet of roses in the back seat of his car.

Brooks allegedly told officers that he was on his way to a date when he got pulled over. The entire interaction was captured on bodycam.

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