MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night, Mt. Juliet law enforcement made multiple arrests as a result of various traffic stops.

On Wednesday, April 30, the Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer performed a traffic stop on Adams Lane for a window tint violation and reckless driving through a parking lot, but the officer discovered a "violent, wanted individual" was inside the vehicle.

According to authorities, the passenger -- described as a 24-year-old Nashville man -- had three serious warrants out of Nashville: one for aggravated burglary and two for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

In addition, the 24-year-old Nashvillian driver was taken into custody for the resale of marijuana, officials said.

"Driven by innovation and heart, our officers remain vigilant each day—so our community can thrive, feel safe, and live without fear," MJPD posted on Facebook. "We focus on those involved with crime, so our community members don’t have to deal with crime."

Then, on Thursday, May 1, law enforcement said a traffic stop for a vehicle going 65 mph in a 45 mph zone along Lebanon Road led to the apprehension of a 50-year-old convicted felon from Nashville. An officer reportedly found cocaine intended for resale, along with an unlawfully carried handgun.

Authorities said the man -- who was just two months shy of completing his felony probation for prior narcotics offenses -- was booked into the Wilson County Jail and faces several charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a handgun during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of Schedule II drugs for resale, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

"This is another example of our officers stepping up to confront crime head-on—so our community members don’t have to," the police department wrote. "Their commitment helps ensure that Mt. Juliet remains a safe, peaceful place to live, work, and raise a family."

On Thursday night, law enforcement announced an officer noticed a vehicle's license plate didn't match it and conducted a traffic stop along Interstate 40 East for a registration violation. That resulted in the discovery of a wanted person.

According to officials, a 36-year-old Lebanon man had an active warrant from Wilson County for violating a conditional release on a sexual battery charge.

"We’re thankful for the diligent work of our officers, who remain focused on protecting our community every day," MJPD stated on social media.

No additional details have been released about any of these incidents, including the identities of the individuals who were taken into custody.

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