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Woman Charged In MNPD Officer's Death

Affidavit: BAC Was 3 Times Legal Limit
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The woman who police said contributed to the death of Officer Eric Mumaw has now been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide.   

According to an affidavit from Metro Nashville Police, Juli Glisson's blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit at the time. 

Officer Mumaw, an 18-year department veteran, died while trying to save Glisson, who was threatening to drive her car into the Cumberland River in a suicide attempt. 

Glisson allegedly admitted to having seven or eight beers before talking to police that morning. Her blood alcohol content was a .210 - the legal limit is .08. 

The arresting documents also revealed that Glisson asked officers what would happen if she drove into the river. They responded by saying they would have to try and save her. 

Detectives said that's when Glisson put the car in gear and plunged into the river.

Officers Trent Craig and Eric Mumaw went in to save her. Officer Mumaw went under and never resurfaced.

Glisson was charged Monday with aggravated vehicular homicide and probation violation. Her bond was set at $150,000.