MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) – Two wanted men were arrested following a traffic stop in Mt. Juliet on Sunday, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD).

Police said they initiated a traffic stop on Pleasant Grove Road for an improper display of a rear license plate because the temporary tag did not match the vehicle.

During the stop, the officer discovered that the driver, a 35-year-old man from Chattanooga, and the passenger, a 39-year-old man from LaVergne, had active arrest warrants in several counties and states, a indicated the MJPD.

The Chattanooga man was also found to be driving on a revoked license and was wanted on the following charges:

• Failure to appear on dangerous drug charge from Georgia
• Failure to appear on a revoked license charge in Sumner County
• One charge of shoplifting in Rutherford County
• Two additional failure to appear warrants from Bradley County
• Another failed appearance outside Florida

The LaVergne man was wanted on the following charges:

• Two arrest warrants for failure to appear in Nashville for felon in possession of weapon and driving with suspended license
• Wilson County arrest warrants for failure to appear on a license suspension charge and simple drug possession.

MJPD also found the LaVergne man to be in possession of methamphetamine.

“Our team’s attention to detail and proactive patrol work led to these important arrests, helping to keep Mount Juliet safe.” We are proud to serve our community every day with vigilance and dedication,” MJPD said.

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