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Clarksville man arrested after officers find illegal firearm device, drugs during traffic stop in Mt. Juliet
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver, a 23-year-old from Clarksville, will face charges.
A traffic stop in Mt. Juliet led to the discovery of a handgun and illegal device. The vehicle was pulled over due to a tinted window.
Officers found ammunition and a device that allows a firearm to shoot automatically, which is against the law in Tennessee. The driver, a 23-year-old from Clarksville, will face charges. Two juveniles were also in the vehicle at the time.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Mt. Juliet Police to address crime in the area, with assistance from technology such as license plate reading cameras.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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