The Sportsman and Businessmen’s’ Charitable Organization has donated money to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Cadet Summer Camp being held this summer. Sgt. Laura Nettles said in regard to the camp, “During the week of May 31st through June 4th, we are having the Sheriff’s Cadet Summer Camp.” This will be the 2nd camp after last year’s camp was …
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A potential escape plan being discussed by inmates over the weekend was prevented by the actions of Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies. According to a release from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the individuals who spoke of the plan have been identified and placed in isolation. The investigation is ongoing, and charges may be …
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Area law enforcement officials are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee.” Now thru April 30 law enforcement will increase education, awareness, saturation and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. The State of Tennessee requires motorists to always exercise due care and maintain a …
On Thursday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year 2020. Data has been divided into three categories: Deadly Use-of-Force Incidents, Arrest-Related Non-Forcible Deaths, and Deaths in Custody. Among the reports’ findings: In 2020, a total of 28 deadly use-of-force incidents occurred …
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Grundy County resident 32 year-old Josh Day disappeared on his four-wheeler in the Foster Falls area. He was last seen Friday, July 24, 2020. After going for a 4-wheeler ride. The initial search for Josh was spearheaded by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Josh’s four-wheeler was found quickly, just across the Marion County line. However, …
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are attempting to locate a man is identified as Cody Dewayne Hill of 1799 Blue Springs Rd. Decherd, TN. Hill was last seen at 3250 Lynchburg Rd. on Sunday evening (March 21) at approximately 6:30pm. Reports say that Hill was wearing a blue jacket, gray shirt and gray Nike shoes. …
Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department shut down Elm Street near downtown Lynchburg on Monday afternoon after a bomb threat. All homes on Elm Street and businesses in the area had to be evacuated while law enforcement investigated. The bomb squad was from Nashville was also brought in to investigate the issue and no bomb was …
In a program that started in September of 2020. Manchester businessman Jay Kalvala and former Alderman Gene Holmes wanted to honor Manchester police officers. On Thursday they recognized four more officers: SRO Benton Brown, SRO Andy Neesmith, Patrolman Antonio Frost and K-9 Officer Derek Bowles. The police department thanked Manchester City Schools Director Dr. Joey …
A new study from Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents reveals both school and domestic-related crimes decreased in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While domestic crimes only decreased slightly at about 2.6% year over year, school crimes dropped a significant 59% from 2018 to 2020, largely due to the pandemic and shutdowns. TBI said 69,385 …
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At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances involved in an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln County. Preliminary information indicates that deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a man driving a side-by-side utility task vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. …
