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Woman with lengthy criminal history arrested after allegedly stealing from Walmart in Mt. Juliet
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Juliet Police Department officer noticed suspicious behavior from a woman leaving a Walmart store.
A woman with a history of criminal activity was taken into custody in Mt. Juliet. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop over the weekend.
The incident began when a Mt. Juliet Police Department officer noticed suspicious behavior from a woman leaving a Walmart store. The officer investigated further by checking the license plate of the vehicle.
The woman will face new charges related to the alleged theft at Walmart. For more information on the arrest and the Mt. Juliet Police Department's approach to policing, further details are available from WSMV 4 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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