LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The month of August proved to be another busy one for the La Vergne Police Department. Officers responded to 2,453 calls for service, resulting in 210 arrests and 772 traffic stops. In addition, police seized drugs in 18 cases and issued 397 citations.
Removing impaired drivers from the road continues to be a top priority for law enforcement throughout Middle Tennessee. Last year, a new law took effect that increased penalties for drivers charged with aggravated vehicular assault or homicide while under the influence. Effective July 1, 2024, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for enhanced charges was lowered from 0.20% to 0.15%. The law also increased sentencing, with offenders facing up to 60 years in prison if convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide, a Class A felony—especially if they have prior DUI convictions.
In August, La Vergne Police arrested 19 individuals for DUI, not including those arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. That number marked an increase of five arrests compared to July, but a decrease when compared to June, which saw 34 DUI arrests—the highest total of the summer.
Over the past six months, La Vergne officers have made 132 DUI arrests. Officials noted that more detailed statistics will be available next month, providing a clearer picture as the summer season officially comes to a close on September 22, 2025.
La Vergne Police Department Statistics
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August 2025: 19 DUI arrests, 210 overall arrests, 2,453 calls for service, 5 vehicle burglaries, 772 traffic stops, 18 drug seizures, 397 citations
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July 2025: 14 DUI arrests, 199 overall arrests, 2,472 calls for service, 15 vehicle burglaries, 602 traffic stops, 16 drug seizures, 176 citations
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June 2025: 34 DUI arrests, 235 overall arrests, 2,227 calls for service, 3 vehicle burglaries, 612 traffic stops, 27 drug seizures, 209 citations
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May 2025: 17 DUI arrests, 192 overall arrests, 2,507 calls for service, 8 vehicle burglaries, 880 traffic stops, 22 drug seizures, 225 citations
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April 2025: 25 DUI arrests, 208 overall arrests, 2,845 calls for service, 12 vehicle burglaries, 647 traffic stops, 28 drug seizures, 194 citations
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March 2025: 23 DUI arrests, 212 overall arrests, 3,242 calls for service, 4 vehicle burglaries, 615 traffic stops, 22 drug seizures, 276 citations
Altogether, during the past six months, La Vergne officers have responded to 15,746 calls for service. Police made 1,256 arrests during that same timeframe, covering offenses ranging from theft and shoplifting to DUIs and domestic violence. Scroll down to take another look at the total number of calls LaVergne Police responded to in our secondary chart.
In a statement released on social media, the La Vergne Police Department said, “These numbers reflect the proactive work our officers are doing every day to keep crime down and protect La Vergne.”
