A Mt. Juliet police officer arrested a man with an active felony warrant while conducting proactive patrols at a shopping area Friday afternoon.
According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, the arrest happened at The Paddocks on Pleasant Grove Road during Operation Safe Shopper, a seasonal initiative aimed at increasing safety during the busy holiday shopping period. An officer recognized a 56-year-old man who was known to have an outstanding felony warrant from Maury County.
Police say the warrant was for felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Wilson County Jail.
Department officials said enhanced visible and undercover patrols will continue at shopping centers throughout the holiday season and into the New Year.
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