CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a homicide after a man's body was found. According to a news release, the body of 35-year-old Benny Wayne Maness was discovered Sunday along Nolen Road in…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted by Lexington police and the Chester County Sheriff's Office is in custody following a chase in Hardin County on Monday. Lexington police say their investigation into Todd Robbins began on November 4 following…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office, along with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Service, is seeking information on the whereabouts of Todd Robbins. Robbins is a white male, 5'11" and weighing approximately 160…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant. The news release says Xavier Demetrius James, 35, of Jackson, was found to have taken part in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman admitted to investigators that she drank bleach and stabbed herself after drowning her 17-month-old son, according to court documents. Documents state the Jackson Police Department and EMS responded to Park Ridge Drive around 4:55…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Benton County woman pleaded guilty to charges relating to the death of her grandparents Thursday morning, according to a news release from District Attorney General Matthew Stowe. The release says Katelyn Danielle Taylor, 29, was charged…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has charged a woman following the death of her 17-month-old child. According to JPD, 36-year-old Frances Cornett was charged with first degree murder for "intentional actions" that resulted in the child's death, which…
UPDATE: Savannah police say the store has been cleared. The investigation remains ongoing. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed Walmart was evacuated this afternoon due to a bomb threat. Police are currently at the store investigating. Stay with WBBJ…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On December 12 at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers responded to the area of Meadowlands Cove on the north side of Jackson for a call of shots fired. In…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps has confirmed 20 animals were removed from a property in McNairy County over the weekend. According to a news release, the animals were removed from a property in Guys. The release says investigators…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two inmates who escaped from Northwest Correctional Complex last week were arrested in Pompano Beach, Florida on Sunday. Robert Lee Brown and Christopher Osteen were arrested by the Broward County, Florida Sheriff's Department, the U.S. Marshals…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Northwest Correctional Complex inmates have escaped, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Correction. The release says Robert Lee Brown, 36, and Christopher…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning about an increase in scam calls. A news release from the sheriff's office says they have seen multiple daily calls about failure to appear for jury duty, social security…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jason Autry, a man previously charged in connection with the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo, has been indicted on federal charges following his arrest in Benton County last week. Court documents say a Benton County Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Whiteville man has been sentenced to federal prison on gun related charges. A news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant says Donnie Ray King, 41, was sentenced on Tuesday. According to information presented in court, King's…
Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, Tenn., encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
