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Nashville teen in custody after police say he stole a fire brush truck
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Eric Pointer , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The teen had arrived at a fire station, reported suicidal thoughts, and set off the fire alarm. A 14-year-old is in custody after stealing a fire brush truck.
A 14-year-old is in custody after stealing a fire brush truck. The teen had arrived at a fire station, reported suicidal thoughts, and set off the fire alarm. He then took the truck and drove away, hitting a police car in the process. A chase ensued, with the truck eventually being stopped using spike strips after it lost a tire and collided with two other vehicles.
The incident resulted in minor injuries to three adults, who were taken to the hospital. A scooter rider was also nearly hit, but was able to jump off in time.
Further details about the incident and the charges the teen will face are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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