WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A traffic stop for speeding led to two arrests on Golden Bear Gateway in Mt. Juliet, including a Murfreesboro woman wanted out of Montgomery County. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on the roadway that connects to Interstate 40. What began as a routine stop escalated when officers discovered illegal drugs inside the vehicle.

A 41-year-old man from Murfreesboro was taken into custody and charged with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Also arrested was a 40-year-old Murfreesboro woman who was wanted on two Violation of Probation warrants and one Capias out of Montgomery County, which includes the Clarksville area.

Police confirmed the woman had active warrants and was immediately taken into custody.

In a statement shared to social media, Mt. Juliet Police said,  “Our officers remain committed to confronting those who bring crime into our community—so our residents don’t have to. By staying focused on those who threaten the safety of Mt. Juliet, we help ensure our city continues to be a safe place where families can thrive and the community feels secure.”

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