MNPD

A missing man from Colorado was found dead in Nashville. According to reports from the MNPD, Anderson's body was discovered in a wood line next to a parking lot along the 10 block of James Robertson Parkway.

A man was caught shining a laser beam at an overhead helicopter. The incident resulted in the man being arrested.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for Sylvester Hines, a 74-year-old man last seen on August 1 near Drexel Street. Mr. Hines has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

A Broadway business owner opposes closing the street to vehicle traffic, calling it 'economic suicide' after a deadly pedestrian crash reignited calls for traffic restrictions. The city is considering installing bollards, while a council member says he will evaluate restricting cars on Broadway following the incident.

An 87-year-old Kentucky man ran a red light on Nashville's Broadway, striking pedestrians with the walking signal and killing one person while injuring others. The incident has sparked discussions about pedestrian safety, including potential bollard installations, and police are investigating whether the driver had a medical emergency.

Nashville's annual Night Out Against Crime event, organized by MNPD, will be held this October with a new date. The event aims to promote community engagement and crime prevention.

The Nashville Downtown Partnership plans to add more public restrooms in downtown Nashville using $1.2 million from a state grant. The initiative aims to address a lack of restroom access, with public input sought at a meeting on August 11. Independent firm Pillars Development will study optimal locations for the facilities.

A 19-year-old man, Abenzer Bekele, was arrested days after a shooting at a smoke shop in Antioch. Police reported that Bekele got into a physical altercation during an argument, leaving another man wounded.

MNPD has installed over 400 publicly accessible overdose response stations in Davidson County to address a recent rise in overdoses. The initiative aims to provide immediate response tools in public areas.

A man in Nashville was arrested for possessing thousands of images related to child sexual exploitation following an 11-month investigation by local police. The case involved charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.

An MNPD investigation revealed a school resource officer and sergeant engaged in sexual activity at Madison Middle School and in a police vehicle during work hours in Spring 2025. The investigation followed reports from the officer's husband, who provided evidence of the affair, leading to both individuals losing police authority and systems access. Lisa Vidrios admitted to four instances of sexual activity at the school and two in a vehicle, with meetings occurring during work time and paid overtime.

Metro police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who caused a woman to lose her leg. The incident is under investigation, and the public is being asked to help locate the suspect.

Metro police arrested Ian Hallagan, 34, for using Snapchat to sexually exploit a minor. The MNPD charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor.

MNPD is searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on McGavock Pike. A woman was killed in the incident, which occurred nearly a week ago.

A man described as a 'prolific Home Depot shoplifter' is in custody for his involvement in over 30 theft incidents across Davidson County from January to May. Authorities attribute these thefts to him and have taken him into custody.

One person has died after a pedestrian crash on Nolensville Pike. The incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run by the MNPD.

Three teens were arrested by Metro police for four counts of vehicle theft each. They were seen entering a stolen 2013 Hyundai Tucson near Old Matthews Road.

Three people were seriously injured in a stabbing incident that occurred Friday night in South Nashville, as reported by Metro police.

A woman was hospitalized after an apparent road rage shooting on Interstate 65 Monday evening. The incident was reported by MNPD.

Three teenagers were arrested after an investigation in Madison led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and three guns, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Davidson County.

Two pedestrians were injured in a hit-and-run vehicle crash in downtown Nashville, according to the MNPD.

A man was shot in the face at a market along Brick Church Pike and later crashed his car while reportedly attempting to carjack vehicles. The Memphis Police Department (MNPD) is investigating the incident.