Suspects face attempted murder, aggravated assault charges in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect is out of the hospital after a shooting in east Jackson nearly a month ago. Hector Cortes is charged with two counts of aggravated assault…
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Former Selmer police officer pleads guilty to child porn charge
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former lieutenant with the Selmer Police Department has pleaded guilty to accessing child pornography on a hidden website. Tony O. Miller, 36, of Finger Tennessee,…
Woman killed in murder-suicide was mother of 4
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, 27-year-old Camille Thompson, a mother of four, was shot to death in Hardeman County. The gunman, identified as her husband, Johntate Thompson, led officers into Chester County…
Residents shocked by murder suspect taking own life in their neighborhood
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A chase through multiple counties ends in Chester County Thursday morning with a man taking his life after authorities say he murdered his wife. The District Attorney's…
Bolivar police ID couple killed in murder-suicide
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Authorities have identified the man and woman who were killed Thursday morning in an apparent murder-suicide. Officers say Johntate Thompson shot himself in the head after a pursuit…
Woman wanted for failure to appear on 2nd-degree murder charge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspected killer has been added to the Madison County Sheriff's Office's most wanted list after officers say she failed to show up Thursday for court. Deputies say Norma Barnett was scheduled…
New sentencing hearing debated in Vanderbilt rape case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Nashville judge says he'll decide next week whether to order a new sentencing hearing for a former Vanderbilt football player convicted of participating in the gang rape of an unconscious student. Cory Batey was sentenced…
McKenzie man sentenced to 15 years on child porn charge
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography. Seferino Saldivar, 42, pleaded guilty in May to using an internet…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office releases updated most-wanted list
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has updated their most-wanted list. The department released the updated list Thursday with three new subjects — Norma Barnett, William Andrews and Bryan…
Officers on scene of murder-suicide in Bolivar, Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating what police describe as a murder-suicide that reportedly began with a shooting Thursday morning in Bolivar. The Bolivar Police Department responded to reports of…
Murder trial begins for accused Big Sandy gunman
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An accused killer appeared Wednesday in court for the first day of his murder trial. George Burns is on trial for the Nov. 16, 2015, shooting death of…
Search continues for Chester Co. fugitive
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fugitive is still on the run after a Tuesday manhunt that sent schools into lockdown. Gary Hart is still wanted on accusations of opening…
Humboldt police warn storage unit users after string of burglaries
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are urging anyone who uses storage units to take precautions after a recent string of burglaries. The Humboldt Police Department started investigating Monday after a series of storage unit…
Police search for convicted felon in Chester Co.; Schools on Lockdown
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Schools in Chester County have been put on lockdown while law enforcement conduct a manhunt. Parents with the Chester County School System received a notification Tuesday that the schools have been put on lockdown while police…
2 arrested after search of home near Pillowville
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men were arrested Wednesday after deputies searched a home near Pillowville. Tyler Bynum, 27, and Derek Plunk, 24,…
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