MNPD Traffic Division officers, in collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint the night of July 4 on Charlotte Pike near Morrow Road.
Last year, there were 1,192 crashes in Davidson County that involved impaired drivers, resulting in 40 fatalities.
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The checkpoint is part of a partnership between state and local agencies to enhance traffic safety in greater Nashville.
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Nashville Police Urge Vehicle Security Measures
The Nashville Police Department is advising residents to lock their car doors and secure valuables, particularly firearms, to curb thefts. This year, 406 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, with a significant portion of overall firearm thefts tied to cars. A special MNPD program initiated in February has resulted in numerous arrests, recovered stolen vehicles, and retrieved stolen guns, aiming to reduce car theft and related crimes.