PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County correctional officer has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate contact with an inmate. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the investigation began last week after a report said an officer was having inappropriate contact…
*Some contents of the story may be disturbing* DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says it is searching for a suspect in relation to two incidents. The department says that on Aug. 15, around 1:20 a.m., an officer…
GLEASON, Tenn. -- A former Gleason city recorder has been indicted, according to a news release from the Tennessee Comptroller. The release says an investigation found that former…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A City of Martin employee has been indicted for theft following a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. According to a news release, investigators determined John Randolph Worrell, assistant director of the city's Public Works Department, made more than $5,400…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says an undercover drug operation has led to more indictments. The TBI says Operation Big Red Ice began in 2020 into the sale of illicit drugs in Lexington and Henderson County, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former sheriff's office employee has been arrested following the assault of an inmate. In September 2020, the TBI began investigating a report of an inmate assault in the Madison County Jail. Agents determined Madison County Detention…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for various charges related to a vehicle pursuit in August has been arrested after being tracked to a home in Jackson. A news release states 22-year-old Christopher Curry fled from Jackson Police Department officers…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man involved in a fatal fight has been released from jail. Robert Chesser was walking out of the bar Saturday, Aug. 28 when he and four…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee jury has convicted a man of fatally shooting a restaurant customer, and then running over and killing a police officer during a high-speed chase in Memphis’ downtown. The Shelby County district attorney's office said…
UPDATE (9/12/25): Defendant found guilty of 2021 double homicide GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is discussing the latest update in last week's double homicide. The Tennessee Bureau…
UPDATE (9/12/25): Defendant found guilty of 2021 double homicide MILAN, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a suspect in last week's double homicide in Gibson County has been found. According to the TBI, the incident took place Aug.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven men have been arrested in two-day joint undercover operation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the 11 men have been accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. The operation began Thursday, with law enforcement putting…
MARTIN, Tenn. --The Martin Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening incident involving shots fired. Following multiple calls in reference to gun shots, officers responded to the area near North McCombs Street and Walters Avenue around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says a 12-state law enforcement operation rescued 47 victims of human trafficking and led to the arrest of more than 100 people. Schmitt said most of the arrests were made…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A jury has convicted 39-year-old Antonio Tywan James of first degree murder in the death of his mother. A news release states on March 5, 2019, witnesses observed James shoot his mother, Ermateen James, at her residence…
Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, Tenn., encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
