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Update! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Suspends Chief Deputy and Sergeant

All Stories, Government, Grundy, Legal, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says they are suspending Chief Deputy Brandon King along with Sergeant Shawn Norris. The sheriff’s office is conducting an internal investigation following a state audit that found “deficiencies” within the department. King and Norris are currently suspended from duty pending an internal investigation. The sheriff’s office says they are investigating …

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Audit finds Several Deficiencies at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office

All Stories, Government, Grundy, Legal, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, known as (POST) has found “deficiencies” within the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. An audit that was completed about a month ago says it was reported that a deputy lied over the radio to initiate a pursuit and that a noncertified deputy assisted in the pursuit. The audit says that …

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Tullahoma City Schools Sued by Student

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A Tullahoma High School student is suing his school. The student was suspended for posting memes of his principal on Instagram, and he says that suspension violates his First Amendment right. The student wants his record cleared. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed the complaint last week. The suit names Tullahoma City Schools, former Principal …

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Former Employee of Hi-Tech Fab in Shelbyville Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Crimes, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Last week On Target News was contacted by the owner of Hi-Tech Fab, Inc. in Shelbyville concerning a legal issue with a former employee. On Friday, Carissa Lynna Chapin, 38, of Tullahoma, pleaded guilty to a Class B felony of theft and will serve 60 days at the Bedford County Jail while paying restitution of …

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Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick Indicted for Two Counts of Official Misconduct

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Government, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The following is a press release from 31st Judicial District Attorney Chris Stanford: 14th Judicial District Attorney General (Coffee County) Craig Northcott previously became aware of numerous allegations of potential criminal activity by one or more members of the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman and/or others. General Northcott and his Investigators promptly secured vital …

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Former Warren County Investigator Pleads to 3 Counts of Official Misconduct

Legal, Local, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

In September of 2022, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducted an evidence audit as part of the change in administration. During such audits, irregularities were discovered in certain records and evidence. Sheriff Jackie Matheny immediately brought his concerns to the 31st Judicial District Attorney General Chris Stanford. General Stanford also acted promptly and requested a …

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Shelbyville Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and more appears in Court

All Stories, Bedford, Crimes, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

In June, we reported that an investigation was being conducted into Castle Ministries, Open Hands Shelter, and its director Brenda Knight for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly, which was launched by the Tennessee Department of Human Service and the Shelbyville Police Department on May 25, 2023. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Brenda Knight, …

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TWRA Issued 23 Citations for BUI during Operation Dry Water

All Stories, Government, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Operation Dry Water was held July 1-3 to raise awareness and increase education about the danger of Boating Under the Influence. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’ wrote 23 citations for BUI over a three-day period. The penalties for BUIs can include fines, jail time, or the loss of boat driving privileges.

Tennessee Has New Fentanyl Law

All Stories, Crimes, Government, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A new law went into effect on Saturday; people caught with more than 0.5 grams of fentanyl in Tennessee will face felony penalties. A new law went into effect in Tennessee, named the “One Pill Will Kill Act.” The law made it a Class-B felony to have, deliver or produce fentanyl. People caught with it may …

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New No Spam Texting Law begins July 1