Sumner County, TN – A quick-thinking patrol team in Sumner County helped recover a stolen vehicle out of Kentucky on Monday evening after a license plate recognition (LPR) alert flagged the car in Oak Grove.
According to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located the stolen Dodge Challenger, which had been reported missing in Allen County, Kentucky. Officials said the driver, identified as Crystal Leonard of Westmoreland, was taken into custody and charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
The arrest followed an automated LPR alert that notified local law enforcement of the vehicle’s location. Deputies were able to intercept and safely recover the car without incident.
Authorities praised the quick response of patrol officers for keeping stolen vehicles off local roads and maintaining public safety.
“Great work by our patrol division for staying alert and keeping stolen vehicles off Sumner County roads,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on social media.
This marks another success for the county’s growing use of license plate recognition technology to identify and recover stolen vehicles across state lines.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
