Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of a Wanted Mount Juliet Woman and the Recovery of Nearly $6,000 in Stolen Merchandise

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – A traffic stop in Mount Juliet led to the arrest of a wanted woman in Nashville, according to the Mount Juliet Police Department.

MJPD said they stopped the vehicle after it was traveling 91 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-40. During the stop, police discovered that the 21-year-old female passenger had an active warrant.

“The officer discovered that the passenger had an active full 50-state extradition warrant stemming from a major theft incident at a Kohl’s store in Rutherford County,” MJPD said.

Further investigation into the incident led police to the discovery of approximately $5,899 worth of merchandise. The items were primarily related to a recent theft incident at Kohl’s.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a wanted woman in Mount Juliet, the discovery of nearly $6,000 in stolen... — Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of a Wanted Mount Juliet Woman and the Recovery of Nearly $6,000 in Stolen Merchandise(Mount Juliet Police Department)

Police arrested the suspect on an outstanding warrant. They will also work with Kohl’s representatives to seek additional charges and return the items.

“We are grateful for our officers’ proactive policing efforts and thorough investigative work to prevent crime and support neighboring communities,” MJPD said.