Emergency News in Southern Middle Tennessee
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday advanced legislation making it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent, sparking objections from Democrats who counter that doing so could result in young victims needing approval from their parents who may have raped them in order to terminate the pregnancies. The GOP-controlled Senate …
On Sunday night (April 7th, 2024), at approximately 9:30, two men entered the Lake Shore Market on Highway 130 in Franklin County. Both men were armed with handguns and ordered the clerks to open the register. One of the suspects struck a clerk with his handgun. The suspects stole approximately $725 from the register before …
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On Monday, April 8th, at approximately 10 am, Grundy County High School was placed on lockdown. This was due to suspicion that a student had a gun on campus. This prompted a verbal exchange between students in the hallway during a class change. All students, faculty, and staff at GCHS were immediately placed in lockdown. …
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Over the weekend, the Grundy County Sheriff’s units made multiple arrests and confiscated several items, including cash, cars, firearms, cell phones, and drugs. So far, no names of those arrested have been released. We will continue to follow this story and give updates when available.
Two inmates, 29-year-old Christopher Matthew Meeks, and 52-year-old Walter James Allen Sr., escaped the Lincoln County Jail on Saturday, but on Sunday, they were captured. Sheriff Joyce McConnell thanked her staff for the long hours they worked to help capture the escapees. Sheriff McConnell also thanked the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, Fayetteville Police Department, and …
Update! Two Escapees from Lincoln County Captured Read More »
On Thursday (04/04/2024), the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Tracy City Police Department executed a search warrant on Lockhart Town Road in Tracy City. Susan Stephens and Michael Layne were taken into custody after a search of the residence. During the search, a stolen 4-wheeler was found outside the home. Inside the residence, four …
Several citizens have contacted the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office regarding receipt of emails that look like they are from the Social Security Administration. The letter states that your Social Security number has been compromised, your number has been suspended, and a legal complaint has been filed against you. This is a scam and another attempt …
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Warns about New Scam Read More »
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest of a wanted man. Gage Reeves was wanted for questioning about several thefts and burglaries. He also had active felony warrants for Theft and Violation of Probation. The 12th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. You can help by reporting suspected child abuse to the statewide hotline. In TN, everyone is a mandated reporter, which means if you suspect a child is experiencing abuse, you must report the abuse. Call 877-237-0004 to make a report at any time. This is a reminder from the …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance. A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Interstate 24 in Marion County. According to the preliminary investigation, a female who apparently was walking was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, March 30, possibly between 3:45 AM and 4:30 AM. The incident occurred on I-24 eastbound around mile marker …
