The Nashville Police Department has observed a concerning trend in gun thefts, with a substantial number of firearms being stolen from vehicles. As of 2024, a total of 965 guns have been reported stolen in Davidson County, with 702 of these stolen from automobiles, accounting for 72% of all stolen firearms. In comparison, last year saw 959 guns taken from vehicles by this time.
In response to this issue, the MNPD launched a special initiative on February 1 to tackle car theft and related crimes. This effort has led to 851 arrests and the recovery of 445 stolen vehicles and 160 firearms. A key part of this initiative is addressing the ease with which vehicles are being stolen, often due to keys being left inside or easily accessible to thieves. Such stolen vehicles are frequently used in further criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.
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The police department continues to urge residents to lock their car doors, secure any valuables, particularly firearms, and ensure keys are not left inside vehicles to help reduce these incidents.
For more information on crime statistics and safety tips, residents can visit the Interactive Crime Maps.
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Goodlettsville Middle School Student Arrested for Threat
A 7th-grade student from Goodlettsville Middle School has been arrested and charged in Juvenile Court for threatening to blow up the school. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department emphasizes the seriousness with which it treats threats against schools and pledges to prosecute those responsible. Other recent incidents in the area include a fatal car crash and a separate arrest concerning drug smuggling. More details can be accessed through police and crime reporting channels.