MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Law enforcement reportedly stopped a driver for speeding in front of Mt. Juliet Middle School Wednesday morning, only to discover that he was wanted out of Nashville.

According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, an officer stopped a 19-year-old Nashville man for driving 51 mph in a 25 mph school zone on Wednesday, May 21.

Authorities said they learned the man had four active warrants out of Nashville, including felony evading, driving without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle, and simple possession of unlawful drugs. In addition, he was reportedly unlicensed at the time of the stop.

"Each day, our officers are on the front lines, working with strength and compassion to protect Mt. Juliet from outside criminal activity. Their focus remains clear: keep our city safe, preserve our strong quality of life, and ensure our community can live in peace—free from fear, free from crime," MJPD posted on social media. "We’re thankful for their dedication and relentless efforts to protect one of the safest communities around."

No additional details have been released about this incident, including the identity of the wanted Nashvillian.

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