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Driver charged after leading officers on pursuit through Nashville with drugs in stolen car, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The driver, identified as a 29-year-old, is facing additional charges. A vehicle pursuit occurred after a traffic stop was attempted.
A vehicle pursuit occurred after a traffic stop was attempted. The driver, who has prior charges, allegedly fled and led officers on a chase. The vehicle was found to be stolen when its license plate was checked. The pursuit ended in a parking lot.
The driver, identified as a 29-year-old, is facing additional charges. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The events unfolded after an officer noticed suspicious driving behavior, including repeated lane changes and slowing down.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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