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Nashville shoplifting suspect arrested for striking deputy with car
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Cereese Blose , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the case can be found through local news sources, including WKRN News 2, which reported on the arrest.
A woman has been arrested by the Metro Nashville Police Department in connection with a shoplifting incident. The arrest comes after the woman allegedly struck an off-duty deputy with her car. The incident occurred over a month ago, and the police department has now taken the suspect into custody.
Details of the arrest and the incident are available from the Metro Nashville Police Department. Further information on the case can be found through local news sources, including WKRN News 2, which reported on the arrest. For more details on the incident and the suspect, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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