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Nashville police ramp up traffic enforcement as DUI case highlights dangers for officers on the road
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelsey Gibbs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Rose was later tracked down by a K-9 team and taken into custody. The driver, James Rose, is accused of swerving towards police vehicles and nearly hitting an officer.
A recent incident involving a driver highlights the risks officers face on the roads. The driver, James Rose, is accused of swerving towards police vehicles and nearly hitting an officer. He then crashed into the vehicles and fled the scene. Rose was later tracked down by a K-9 team and taken into custody.
He is facing several charges, including driving under the influence and assault on a police officer. The incident has led to increased traffic enforcement, with more stops, citations, and arrests being made.
Further details about the incident and the increased enforcement are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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