Crime in Southern Middle Tennessee
Please be aware the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has received calls regarding a phone scam that is happening again. The callers identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s department and advise victims that they have an active warrant and if the victim pays a fee this will satisfy the warrant and they will not be …
On Tuesday (7/26/2022) at approximately 9:27 PM Decherd Police Department Officer Michael Diecks attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Camaro for a speeding violation on Decherd Blvd and West Main St. The Camaro failed to pull over and accelerated to high speeds reaching 100mph going into Winchester. A short pursuit began, and the vehicle turned …
High Speed Pursuit in Franklin County ends with Juvenile Arrest Read More »
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville woman, charged with financially exploiting a vulnerable person. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in July 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of theft from a TennCare recipient, …
Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person Read More »
21 year old William Fernandez appeared in Warren County General Sessions Court Tuesday on one count of attempted criminal homicide. Judge Bill Locke set his bond at $750,000. Should Fernandez make bail, he cannot have weapons and must wear a GPS device. His next appearance is August 9th. Fernandez was arrested the early morning hours …
Warren County man charged with Attempted Criminal Homicide appears in court Read More »
The Manchester Police Department has received complaints about SCAM attempts. The department has been advised that residents are receiving phone calls from individuals that identify themselves as an employee of the Manchester Police Department. The scammer advises the intended victim that they either have a warrant or have unpaid fines. They are requesting that you …
21 year-old William Fernandez from McMinnville, TN is facing charges of attempted criminal homicide after allegedly shooting his roommate during an argument that took place on July 4. According to McMinnville Police Department, the incident took place between Fernandez and 25 year-old Devon Grove at their residence on Mauzy St. Police spoke to Grove who …
In the early morning hours of July 4, Grundy County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary call at Towne Market in Gruetli-Laager. Surveillance footage revealed a white Dodge Ram 2500 pick-up truck with TDOT markings at the front door. Masked suspects were seen on video, but they left store without taking anything. It was reported …
Stolen TDOT Truck and an Attempted Robbery in Grundy County Read More »
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help with locating a stolen utility trailer that was stolen from the Hillsboro area sometime this week. Anyone that has any information on its whereabouts is asked to notify Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. James Sherrill at 931-570-4404.
We have a scam warning for area farmers. The scammer was using a legitimate website Cattle Exchange looking for victims. Tennessee Department of Agriculture says it happened during a proposed cattle sale with a person claiming to be in Arkansas. A farmer in Coffee County spoke with the alleged scammer, saw photos/video of the cattle, …
Scammer attempts to trick Coffee County Farmer; Fails Read More »
Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum announced an arrest in this case on Tuesday. 24-year-old Austin Gage McHone of Tracy City turned himself in without incident, Sheriff Shrum says. He has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and felony evading after an alleged incident with a Tennessee State Trooper. The trooper was trying to stop …
Grundy County Man in conjunction with State Trooper Attack Read More »
