A 7th-grade student from Goodlettsville Middle School was arrested after reportedly threatening to blow up the school in front of his classmates. The 14-year-old is facing charges in Juvenile Court for making a threat of mass violence. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) takes threats against schools, events, and businesses very seriously, with a commitment to prosecute those responsible once identified.
Related incidents in the area include a fatal two-car crash in South Nashville and an arrest related to drug smuggling into the Metro Jail. In another case, a DuPont Tyler Middle School student was arrested for posting a threat on Instagram. More information and updates can be found on related police and crime reporting platforms.
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Grandmother Arrested for Grandson’s Shooting Death
Gracie Patton Mimms was arrested by Nashville Police for charges related to the accidental shooting death of her grandson, Phillip’e Woodard, after leaving him unattended with a loaded shotgun. An investigation concluded with charges of criminal homicide and aggravated child neglect, reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office. Details about the case are available on the Nashville government website, and residents can find crime updates on the Nashville Crime Mapping website.