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Robertson County man may face charges after faking home invasion to win back ex-girlfriend
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sarah Allen , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident prompted a significant response from law enforcement, including a K-9 and drone search.
A man from Robertson County may face charges for making a false 911 call. He allegedly fabricated a home invasion report to gain sympathy from his ex-girlfriend. The incident prompted a significant response from law enforcement, including a K-9 and drone search.
A mother of six and her children were left frightened in their own home due to the false report. The Robertson County Sheriff's Office is handling the case and will present it to a grand jury for formal charges. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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