Discovery of ‘suspicious’ vehicle leads to police chase in Mt. Juliet

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashvillian was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a foot chase between two Mt. Juliet shopping centers.

The Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer noticed a “suspicious, running vehicle” that was left unattended for over an hour at the Providence Marketplace Kroger on Saturday, May 10. After making that observation, the officer reportedly discovered the car had a false license plate displayed.

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When the vehicle’s occupant returned, authorities said they approached to ask about the tag. However, the man allegedly ran away, sparking a pursuit that crossed Providence Parkway and ended near Jonathan’s Grille, where police safely took him into custody.

The suspect — described by officials as a 23-year-old man from Nashville — faces multiple charges, including evading arrest, resisting arrest, driving without a license, and possession of drug paraphernalia…

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