Crime in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Tullahoma Recreation Department reports a scammer is circulating fake flyers for events that do not exist, trying to sell booth space and sponsorships, and requesting that vendors PM them for application and payment information. The current scam is being called “Summerfest” and being advertised in local FB groups. This is NOT a legitimate event. …
On August 9, 2023, law enforcement officers with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, and the 31st Judicial District Attorney’s Office executed a series of arrest warrants in Warren County. These arrests result from a successful joint operation between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the McMinnville Police Department, and investigators with the District …
23 People Arrested in Warren County on Drug Charges Read More »
The Tullahoma Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from August 16 to September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. During …
Tullahoma Police announce “Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins August 16 Read More »
A bank robbery took place in Monteagle on Monday morning at Mountain Valley Bank. The facility is located beside the town’s post office and across the street from City Hall. Authorities have not released any other details at this time. On Target News will report more information when it is released by the FBI or …
On August 4th, 2023, the Franklin County Sheriff’s office began investigating a complaint of inappropriate behavior by a former Franklin County School System employee. As a result of the investigation, Kristi Jolynn Whelan was arrested on August 6th, 2023, for the following charges: Whelan was released after posting a $50,000.00 bond. Her court date is …
A building built in 1908 in the Grundy County town of Coalmont burned to the ground on Saturday. Sam’s Place was a historical family restaurant and general store in Coalmont. It was also known as a business called Creighton and Son’s. This was the third time in four months the building was set on fire. …
Historic Building in Grundy County Burns to the Ground on Saturday Read More »
The following is a statement for Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott: In May of 2022, the Manchester Police Department (MPD) received a complaint regarding inappropriate sexual advances towards a minor by Brent DeSalvo, of Manchester, Tennessee, who is 48 years of age. As a result, MPD began an investigation, which in turn resulted in a …
Update on Manchester Engineer Accused of Theft is Also Facing Sex Charges Read More »
Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick pled not guilty through his attorney Lee Davis of Davis and Hoss, PC. The attorney, who is from Chattanooga, made a not-guilty plea for Glick over Zoom last Friday. Glick was apparently not involved in the Zoom call. Glick was indicted on two counts of Official Misconduct on July 11. District …
Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick Pled Not Guilty to Official Misconduct on Friday Read More »
James Earl Stephens was arrested on Friday night in Franklin County after he allegedly attacked a male victim with a machete. Stephens, 63, apparently became upset with the victim and accused him of “taking his SunDrop.” Stephens was arrested on an aggravated assault charge. Sheriff’s deputies spoke with Stephens and observed he had a cut …
Machete Attack Sends Franklin County Man to Jail Read More »
Winchester Police Department units initiated a vehicle pursuit just before 3 AM Tuesday morning of a black Audi sedan. Dispatch advised the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department of the pursuit and that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed North Bound on 41A towards Estill Springs. Sergeant Kason Bolin and Deputy Robbie Wilkinson …
