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Two Days After Nashville Bombing, Box Truck Scare In Rutherford County Ends In Arrest

Tony Gonzalez
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WPLN

In the wake of the downtown Nashville bombing, investigators say there is not an ongoing threat in Middle Tennessee. But a box truck driver in Rutherford County still drew a massive response on Sunday afternoon. 

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of a truck that parked outside of a church and Crossroads Market and played loud audio similar to the RV that issued warnings before exploding in downtown Nashville two days earlier.

The truck was stopped on Highway 231 South and a state bomb squad found no explosive device.

Authorities charged 33-year-old driver James Turgeon on felony counts of filing a false report and tampering with evidence.

    

Tony Gonzalez oversees WPLN’s special projects, produces the Curious Nashville podcast, and edits freelance contributions. Since arriving in Nashville in 2011, he’s covered major breaking news, tapped into data and public records for civics stories, and featured inspiring people and unusual tales. He lives in East Nashville with his wife and daughter and dabbles in hobbies like juggling, gardening, and birdwatching.
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