Lebanon Police Department
Coverage of Lebanon Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- 4-vehicle crash closes roadway, affects state fair traffic in Lebanon
A four-vehicle crash has closed the northbound lanes of Sparta Pike in Lebanon, Tennessee. This closure affects state fair traffic because southbound vehicles leaving the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair cannot get to I-40 Westbound.
- Tenn. woman sentenced to more than 28 years in child sex trafficking case
A Tennessee woman was sentenced to over 28 years in federal prison for producing and selling child sexual abuse material involving two children under 14. She was convicted of conspiracy, child sex trafficking, and distributing child pornography, with the investigation initiated after law enforcement received tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- Man wanted by the FBI in Florida arson case arrested in Tennessee
A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville, Florida for an arson case linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee. The arrest was made using license plate reader technology that flagged a stolen vehicle, leading officers to search a large area before locating it on Highway 109.
- Man wanted by FBI in Florida for arson, terroristic activity arrested in Lebanon
A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville for arson linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee, after the Lebanon Police Department used the SafeNet license plate reader system to locate a stolen vehicle. The arrest followed a traffic stop, and both Lebanon and Mt. Juliet police departments collaborated in the effort.
- Woman accused of repeatedly exposing herself to passing drivers after she was pulled over by police
A 66-year-old woman was accused of exposing herself to passing drivers during a traffic stop in Tennessee after police detected narcotics with a K-9 unit. Both she and the 68-year-old male driver were arrested for drug-related charges.
- Woman accused of repeatedly exposing herself to passing drivers after she was pulled over by police
A 66-year-old woman was arrested in Tennessee after exposing herself to passing drivers during a traffic stop. Police found suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia on her and the 68-year-old male driver, leading to multiple charges.
- Woman accused of exposing herself during traffic stop in Lebanon
A 66-year-old woman was accused of exposing herself to passing drivers during a traffic stop in Lebanon, Tennessee, after officers conducted a narcotics search following a K9 alert. Police found suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia on both the woman and a 68-year-old male driver, leading to their arrests.
- Highway 109 closed south of Business Park Drive in Lebanon after serious injury crash
Highway 109 is closed in both directions south of Business Park Drive in Lebanon due to a serious injury crash. Traffic is being diverted to Martha Leeville Road (northbound) and Highway 70/Lebanon Road (southbound). The Lebanon Police Department's Traffic Unit is investigating the incident.
- Portion of Lebanon road closed due to serious-injury crash, police say
A portion of Highway 109 in Lebanon, Tennessee, is closed due to a serious-injury crash. Traffic is being diverted to Martha Leeville Road and Highway 70/Lebanon Road as police advise avoiding the area.
- License plate reader system alerts Lebanon police to stolen car
The Lebanon Police Department used its SafeNet license plate reader system to locate a stolen Mazda 6 and arrest a 55-year-old North Carolina woman in possession of suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. The department emphasized the technology's role in community safety.
- Woman accused of waiving gun in drive-thru of Lebanon Bojangles
A woman, who works at a prison facility in Trousdale County, reportedly became frustrated in a Bojangles drive-thru line and began waving a handgun before pointing it at a vehicle behind her. She was arrested by Lebanon Police Department officers and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment.
- Jeri Matthews' family speaks out after her death, hopes her story saves someone else
Jeri Matthews, 68, was shot and killed by her husband, Jerry Matthews, 57, in their Lebanon, Tennessee apartment. Her family describes her as a compassionate woman who prioritized others and seeks to raise awareness about domestic abuse, citing concerns over police response and sharing her story to help others avoid similar fates.
- Man breaks into TN Walmart, found naked on pallet of dog food, police say
A 26-year-old Madison man broke into a Tennessee Walmart, damaged items, and was found lying naked on a pallet of dog food before fleeing and being apprehended. He faces charges including disorderly conduct, public intoxication, vandalism, and aggravated criminal trespass.
- Man wanted in Lebanon domestic assault arrested by U.S. Marshals in Nashville
Khaleel Smith was arrested by U.S. Marshals and ATF in Nashville for an aggravated domestic assault in Lebanon, where he allegedly fired shots from a hotel, damaging a vehicle and a Taco Bell. The Lebanon Police Department praised federal agencies for their assistance in the arrest.
- Man charged after woman found dead at Lebanon apartment complex, police say
A man was charged with criminal homicide after a woman was found dead with a gunshot wound at a Lebanon apartment complex. The Lebanon Police Department identified the suspect as Jerry Matthews and described the incident as an isolated domestic event.
- 57-year-old man charged with homicide after woman found dead in Lebanon apartment
A 57-year-old man has been charged with homicide after a woman was found dead in an apartment in Lebanon. The Lebanon Police Department discovered the body following a report of a possible shooting.
- Lebanon police searching for burglary suspect
Lebanon Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a burglary suspect linked to a June 10 incident in the Colonial Village neighborhood around midnight. The suspect is believed to be driving a dark-colored Nissan Rogue, model years 2014 to 2018, and authorities are asking for contact information from anyone with knowledge.
- Armed robbery suspect tied to two Middle Tennessee heists captured after manhunt
George David Treece, a 47-year-old man from Kentucky, was captured after a 24-hour manhunt following his alleged involvement in robbing a Truist Bank and attempting to rob an Ascend Federal Credit Union in Middle Tennessee. Police from Lebanon and Murfreesboro tracked him to Jackson, Tennessee, where he crashed his truck and fled into the woods before being apprehended by authorities.
- Lebanon police searching for suspect after bank robbery
Lebanon police are investigating an armed robbery at Truist Bank on West Main Street. The suspect, described as a white man in a black jacket, jeans, a hat, and sunglasses, fled in a dark Chevrolet single-cab pickup truck with an Alabama license plate. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activity.
- Armed robbery reported at bank in Lebanon, police say
An armed robbery occurred at Truist Bank in Lebanon, Tennessee, on Tuesday around 2:45 p.m. The suspect, a white male wearing a black jacket, jeans, a hat, and sunglasses, fled in a dark Chevrolet single-cab truck with no rear bumper and an Alabama license plate. Police are urging anyone with information to contact 911.
- Man connected to attempted armed robbery at Lebanon jewelry story arrested in Memphis
A man potentially linked to an attempted armed robbery at a Lebanon jewelry store was arrested in Memphis. Anthony Tilghman, 44, was taken into custody after a traffic stop pursuit and faces charges including attempted armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
- Lebanon police searching for suspect after attempted armed robbery at jewelry store
Lebanon police are searching for a suspect following an attempted armed robbery at Winfrey’s Jewelry on West Main Street. The suspect, described as a tall, slender male wearing a black hat, dark jacket, and light-colored plaid shirt, fled in a white four-door vehicle. Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify the vehicle and its direction of travel.
- Attempted armed robbery under investigation at Lebanon jewelry store
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at Winfrey's Jewelry in Lebanon on Friday morning. The suspect, described as a tall, slender Black man wearing a black cap and dark jacket over a light-colored plaid shirt, fled in a white four-door vehicle. Authorities are seeking the public's assistance to locate the suspect and determine the vehicle's make and model.