Officer Struck by Stolen SUV Linked to 20+ Vehicle Thefts in Nashville; Driver in Custody
4000 Trousdale Dr
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Summary
- What began as a routine multi-agency effort to recover a stolen vehicle turned dangerous late Friday night in Nashville, when the driver of a stolen Chevy Suburban struck an officer while fleeing from police near Trousdale Drive.
- The SUV had reportedly been connected to more than 20 vehicle thefts before officers caught up with it.
- The injured officer is expected to recover from minor injuries, and the driver was ultimately taken into custody, where police also recovered a stolen firearm in his possession.
Timeline
The driver was detained, and officers found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
It's not yet clear which agency the officer was with.
When MNPD attempted to help the Brentwood Police Department detain the SUV's occupants, the driver fled and struck an officer.
The SUV was wanted in connection with more than 20 vehicle thefts, according to MNPD.
The incident began in the 4000 block of Trousdale Drive at about 10:27 p.m., when Metro Nashville Police responded to reports of a stolen Chevy Suburban driving into Davidson County.
An officer is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a stolen vehicle late Friday night, according to authorities.
Incident reported at 4000 Trousdale Dr.
The driver was detained, and officers found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
It's not yet clear which agency the officer was with.
When MNPD attempted to help the Brentwood Police Department detain the SUV's occupants, the driver fled and struck an officer.
The SUV was wanted in connection with more than 20 vehicle thefts, according to MNPD.
The incident began in the 4000 block of Trousdale Drive at about 10:27 p.m., when Metro Nashville Police responded to reports of a stolen Chevy Suburban driving into Davidson County.
An officer is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a stolen vehicle late Friday night, according to authorities.
Incident reported at 4000 Trousdale Dr.
The driver was detained, and officers found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
It's not yet clear which agency the officer was with.
When MNPD attempted to help the Brentwood Police Department detain the SUV's occupants, the driver fled and struck an officer.
The SUV was wanted in connection with more than 20 vehicle thefts, according to MNPD.
The incident began in the 4000 block of Trousdale Drive at about 10:27 p.m., when Metro Nashville Police responded to reports of a stolen Chevy Suburban driving into Davidson County.
An officer is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a stolen vehicle late Friday night, according to authorities.
Incident reported at 4000 Trousdale Dr.
The driver was detained, and officers found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
It's not yet clear which agency the officer was with.
When MNPD attempted to help the Brentwood Police Department detain the SUV's occupants, the driver fled and struck an officer.
The SUV was wanted in connection with more than 20 vehicle thefts, according to MNPD.
The incident began in the 4000 block of Trousdale Drive at about 10:27 p.m., when Metro Nashville Police responded to reports of a stolen Chevy Suburban driving into Davidson County.
An officer is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a stolen vehicle late Friday night, according to authorities.
Incident reported at 4000 Trousdale Dr.
The driver was detained, and officers found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
It's not yet clear which agency the officer was with.
When MNPD attempted to help the Brentwood Police Department detain the SUV's occupants, the driver fled and struck an officer.
The SUV was wanted in connection with more than 20 vehicle thefts, according to MNPD.
The incident began in the 4000 block of Trousdale Drive at about 10:27 p.m., when Metro Nashville Police responded to reports of a stolen Chevy Suburban driving into Davidson County.
An officer is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a stolen vehicle late Friday night, according to authorities.
Incident reported at 4000 Trousdale Dr.
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