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A driver is accused of exposing himself to two teenage girls.

Teen sisters commended for bravery during rideshare scare

Updated: 17 hours ago|By Michael WarrickTeens accuse the HopSkipDrive driver of touching himself while taking the girls to school.

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Metro Nashville Police recovered a pistol, ski mask, cocaine, marijuana and cash from a 2017...

Metro Nashville Police arrest accused carjacker

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 10:25 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisPolice said the suspect stole a 2017 Dodge Charger on Monday.

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Metro Nashville Police said an 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot...

Teen shot outside downtown Nashville bus station

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 7:51 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisPolice say the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation that led to the shooting outside WeGo Central station.

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Gunman wanted for robbing Clarksville gas station with rifle

Gunman wanted for robbing Clarksville gas station with rifle

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM CDT|By Caleb WethingtonThe gunman allegedly took a cash drawer and exited the gas station towards Russellville Pike.

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An MNPD chopper captured a carjacking in progress on Wednesday.

Teens arrested, charged with carjacking victim outside Dollar General

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 4:04 AM CDT|By Chuck MorrisOne of the teens involved was convicted of auto theft in February and was placed on probation.

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‘It’s really just a lame low life task to do,’ East Nashville residents frustrated after string of package thefts

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:57 PM CDT|By Danielle LedbetterResidents of Solo East condo claim numerous package thefts.

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Shattered glass after a car break-in

Neighbors report more than 50 cars vandalized near Belmont Blvd.

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 11:28 PM CDT|By Dryden QuigleyNeighbors near Belmont Boulevard say they woke up to more than 50 cars with smashed windows on Sunday morning.

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Metro Nashville Police are investigating a shooting which left three injured on Buchanan Street.

Police: 3 shot in Buchanan Street parking lot

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 9:52 PM CDT|By Chuck Morris and Dryden QuigleyThe victims were driven to local hospitals and are in critical but stable condition, according to police.

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Abbey George Ware, center, performs while her accused attacker Samuel Sylvester plays guitar.

Victim of rape by music producer found guilty finds healing in sharing story

Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 10:18 PM CDT|By Danielle LedbetterAbbey George Ware fought back tears telling her story, encouraging other victims to come forward.

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Photos show the vandalism at Spring Hill High School.

‘Do better’: Students, parents disappointed after Tennessee school vandalized during senior prank

Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 6:15 PM CDT|By Jordan JamesPictures shared with WSMV of the prank’s aftermath show several classrooms full of broken desks, powder and toilet tissue on the ground.

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Metro Police is investigating after a man was shot in the butt on Wednesday night at the...

South Nashville man shot in butt after answering apartment door

Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 7:09 PM CDT|By Daniel Smithson and Brendan TierneyThe victim heard knocking on his door and then started arguing with two men, police said.

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Kejuan Jordan-Cole was arrested Sunday morning in connection with the July 4, 2023, fatal...

Murder suspect arrested after traffic stop for running red light

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 4:13 AM CDT|By Chuck MorrisPolice said Kejuan Jordan-Cole is a suspect in a shooting on July 4 at the Overlook Apartments.

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Francisco Almazan-Rojas, 36, was found shot to death at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2024.

Police find man shot to death at South Nashville park

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 9:22 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisThe victim, Francisco Almazan-Rojas, was found Sunday morning and his red Ford F-150 truck is missing.

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Police say a man sexually assaulted, kidnapped and robbed an Amazon delivery driver early...

Nashville residents concerned after Amazon driver raped, robbed

Updated: Apr. 27, 2024 at 11:07 PM CDT|By Jordan JamesMan with lengthy criminal record is accused of sexually assaulting Amazon driver in the apartment complex’s mailroom, then forcing her to drive around town and withdraw money.

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Oak Grove Police say a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times on Friday night.

Police investigating shooting in Oak Grove

Updated: Apr. 27, 2024 at 8:21 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisThe victim was taken to Clarksville and later flown to a Nashville hospital for treatment.

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Joseph Allen is facing multiple charges for watching a naked woman through a window and even...

Accused ‘Peeping Tom’ blames woman for ‘leaving windows open’

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM CDT|By Tony Garcia and Brendan TierneyThe woman told officers she was naked inside her home when she noticed the man watching her from across the street.

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Carl Jerome Hamilton has been charged with aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping and robbery...

Man accused of raping Amazon delivery driver in Nashville

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisThe suspect is accused of pushing a female Amazon delivery driver into the mailroom and demanding her to remove her clothing.

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Affidavit accuses Tim Lassiter of writing permit for city building project in which he was the...

Affidavit: Former Millersville mayor issued permit for city project in which he was the contractor

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 8:37 AM CDT|By Jeremy FinleyAccording to the affidavit, Lassiter issued a permit for renovation of the city’s fire department without approval by the state fire marshal.

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Metro Nashville Police say a burglar was shot after being caught by the homeowner trying to...

Police: Nashville homeowner shoots burglar in self-defense

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 7:47 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisThe burglar was shot after he allegedly broke the kitchen window and was trying to enter the home.

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Police said one person was killed and another person injured in a robbery attempt in an alley...

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Midtown area

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 6:37 PM CDT|By Chuck MorrisPolice said three people attempted to rob a group of people before shooting at them.