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Gun stolen in DeKalb more than 6 years ago found hundreds of miles away
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· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The gun, a Glock, was found in the possession of an 18-year-old man from Nashville. Further investigation revealed the gun was reported stolen from DeKalb County.
A vehicle stop led officers to a surprising find. Police discovered a handgun that had been missing for over six years. The gun, a Glock, was found in the possession of an 18-year-old man from Nashville. He was also found with marijuana.
Further investigation revealed the gun was reported stolen from DeKalb County. The stop occurred after officers noticed a violation of the Move Over Law.
Details of the incident are available from the authorities, including the Mt. Juliet Police Department in Tennessee, where the stop took place.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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