Crime in Southern Middle Tennessee
In another follow-up, on June 1, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reported that they were searching for jail escapee Anthony Burnette. Burnette escaped custody while being transported for a COVID-19 test. On June 3, Burnett was taken back into custody without incident. Burnett turned himself in.
As of Tuesday evening, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was still attempting to locate an escaped prisoner. Chase Moffit of 1557 Pleasant Ridge Road Huntland, TN. escaped custody from the Franklin County Jail Monday May 31st. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Moffitt, you are asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s …
Also, as of Tuesday evening the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was looking for Anthony Burnette. Burnette escaped custody while being transported for a COVID test. He was last seen entering the woods behind the health department. He is handcuffed, barefooted and wearing orange inmate clothing. Burnette is charged with drug possession and criminal trespass. If …
34-year old Christopher L. Lotito of Murfreesboro has been charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly participating in the sale of a controlled substance to an undercover agent. The painkiller Oxymorphone was obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. Lotito was charged with one count of TennCare fraud, which is a class C felony. The case is …
Governor Bill Lee Lee on Monday signed his criminal justice reform bill. The first bill is called the Alternatives to Incarceration Act. The bill replaces the Tennessee Community Act of 1985 and helps local governments look for community-based alternatives to prison. It also puts caps on the duration of probation and stops a judge from …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a warning statement to business owners across Tennessee, advising them of a scam that has recently resurfaced. A fake mailer from a company that goes by two names: Tennessee Certificate Service and TN Certificate of Existence Filing Company. The misleading mailer is titled “2021 Certificate of Existence Request” …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol are currently looking for a subject that is on the run from law enforcement. Timothy West fled from THP on I-24 and crashed his vehicle in BallPark Road in Pelham on Monday. He has outstanding warrants from Indiana for DUI and shoplifting. He is wearing gray …
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On Wednesday May 12th Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a traffic stop in the area of Honey Lane, Estill Springs, TN. As a result of the stop, deputies were able to seize a 9mm pistol and substances believed to be methamphetamine. Paul Sirks of Estill Springs, TN. was arrested and charged with Possession of …
A male driver of Dodge Charger hit speeds of 130 mph as authorities pursued him late Wednesday morning through Rutherford County into Coffee County. Motorists in Rutherford County reported to police that a man outside of his vehicle waiving a handgun and was stopping traffic on I-24 near I-840. The subject got back in his …
52 year-old Michael Edwin Grant of Winchester has been arrested and charged with the shooting death of his father. According to Winchester Police, 72-year-old Michael Grey Grant of Winchester was shot by his son inside his 18-wheel truck. The shooting occurred at 11:13 a.m. at Speedy Self Storage, 911 S. College St. in Winchester. Grant has …
