What a beautiful night to celebrate and support our students and teachers here in Lebanon and throughout Wilson County! Our team, including our Child Passenger Safety Technicians, was proud to take part in this wonderful event supporting our local school systems. A big thank-you to our officers, support staff, and CERT volunteers who came out to help make the evening a success. A special shout-out to Officer Downs for stepping up to the plate in the pie-eating contest and taking home 2nd place! Great job, Officer Downs! We’re proud to be part of a community that continues to show up for its students, teachers, and schools!

** TRAFFIC ALERT ** The left lane of I-40 EB at MM 230 will be shut down due to a minor injury wreck. Crews are working to clear the scene.

Have unwanted or expired medications at home? Bring them to Walgreens on West Main this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for National Drug Take Back Day! The Lebanon Police Department will be there to help residents safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. No questions asked! Thanks to our partnership with DrugFree WilCo, participants will also receive a FREE medication lockbox to help keep medications secure at home. Please note that syringes and inhalers will not be accepted at this event. Can’t make it to Lebanon? The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Mt. Juliet Police Department will also have collection sites available. Check out their locations for another convenient option!

Have you seen Bay Shofner? Give us a call at 6154442323

A huge thank-you to the DPX Dirtbags baseball team for thinking of our department yesterday and delivering a generous meal and care package for our dispatchers and officers! We’re fortunate to serve such a thoughtful and generous community. We truly appreciate you thinking of our team and showing your support!

Reported burglaries in Lebanon decreased by 48% in 2025 compared to 2024, continuing a downward trend that began in 2020. Since then, reported burglaries have declined by 75%.   This progress comes as Lebanon’s population has grown by nearly 39% over the last five years, according to census data.    These results reflect the ongoing efforts of our officers to prevent crime through proactive patrols, increased visibility, and a consistent presence in our neighborhoods and business districts.   Even as our community continues to expand, we are seeing the reduction of crime in several areas.   Public safety is a shared commitment between our citizens, our officers, and the entire community.    Through partnership, communication, and continued support, we can work together to prevent crime and keep Lebanon a safe place to live, work, and visit.

The struggle was real at the register for Officer LaPorte 😂 We apologize for any delays or incorrect orders at Chick-Fil-A Lebanon last night while we were there for Chicken with a Cop lol!! We appreciate everyone from our community who showed up last night!

🐮Come hang out with us tonight and our friends at Chick-fil-A Lebanon for Chicken with a Cop! 🐓 Our officers are helping deliver orders through the drive-thru and curbside while also bringing food to guests in the lobby. We’re here from 5–7 p.m., so swing by, grab some dinner, and say hello! We also have a few of our police vehicles on display to check out. We look forward to seeing you here! #cops #chicken #chickfila

🐮Come hang out with us and our friends at Chick-fil-A Lebanon tomorrow evening for Chicken with a Cop! 🐓 Our officers will be helping deliver orders through the drive-thru and curbside while also bringing food to guests in the lobby. We’ll be there from 5–7 p.m., so swing by, grab some dinner, and say hello! We’ll also have a few of our police vehicles on display to check out. We look forward to seeing you there!

We love responding to flying ghosts and skeletons as much as any other department, but please remember to secure your outdoor Halloween decorations, patio furniture, and trash cans ahead of tomorrow’s weather! The remnants of Isaias are expected to bring gusty winds and rain to our area tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting 1–3 inches of rainfall, and we’ll be closely monitoring flood-prone areas as a precaution. The threat of severe weather is low, but any thunderstorms that develop could produce a brief, spin-up tornado. With the potential for severe weather, make sure you have a reliable way to receive weather alerts. You can sign up for our text alert system at LebanonPD.org/alerts. And if you’re traveling home from the beach today, drive safely! We hope you’ve had a great trip, and we’ll see you back home soon.

Earlier today, our Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Victor Ave. as part of an investigation into the illegal sale and distribution of narcotics within the City of Lebanon. The investigation centered on a 47-year-old Lebanon man who is a convicted felon.  During the execution of the search warrant, investigators discovered approximately 76 grams of suspected crack and powder cocaine. Several hydrocodone and oxycodone pills were also located. Multiple charges against the individual are pending at this time. We appreciate the dedicated and coordinated efforts of our officers and investigators as they continue working to keep dangerous drugs out of our community!

We’re extremely excited to announce the promotion of David Sofer to Detective! David has proudly served the citizens of Lebanon since 2022. Prior to his promotion, David served as a patrol officer. While on patrol, he was a member of our S.W.A.T. Team and served as a Crime Scene Technician. We’re confident Detective Sofer will excel in his new role and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to have as he investigates crimes and serves the citizens of Lebanon. Congratulations, Detective David Sofer, on this well-deserved promotion!