Jackson man faces aggravated stalking charge

JACKSON, Tenn. — A man appeared Tuesday in city court on an aggravated stalking charge after allegedly violating an order of protection involving his ex-girlfriend. Michael Rivers is accused of going to the woman’s Georgian Cove residence around 2 a.m. Saturday where a witness allegedly saw him kicking and pulling on the front door, according to court documents. Rivers is also accused of driving by the residence as well as calling and texting the woman while he was prohibited from making contact with her. A Madison County deputy had served Rivers with the order of protection on Oct. 21, according to an affidavit. He is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

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