In a recent operation that turned up more than just a stolen car, La Vergne Police Department officers and detectives managed to recover a vehicle reported stolen from Metro Nashville, leading to two arrests. The vehicle was located thanks to an alert from the ALPR system—a network of cameras that read license plates—which flagged the vehicle on the streets of La Vergne. The subsequent investigation by law enforcement unveiled illicit materials and firearms stowed away inside the vehicle.
The recovery took place on Tuesday, marking a success for La Vergne’s law enforcement strategies that combine technology and vigorous detective work. Once officers were dispatched to the location on Nelson Drive, they discovered not only the stolen vehicle but also a loaded handgun under the seat, along with a stolen temporary tag. The situation escalated when, drugs were found on one suspect at the scene; more drugs were found on the other suspect during the booking process. According to a social media post by La Vergne Police Department, the suspects are now facing multiple charges related to the recovered items…