Sheriff gives update on escapees; warns of false information
Sheriff Julian Wiser gave an update Tuesday on the search for three escapees from the jail and addressed misinformation circulating on social media about the investigation.
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Madison County Jail escapees still at large, 1 possibly traveling in stolen vehicle, police say
Three inmates who escaped from the Madison County Jail Sunday are still at large. Now, police believe at least one inmate is traveling in a stolen vehicle.
Jackson man arrested in major drug bust
A Jackson man was arrested as part of a major drug bust.
Jackson man, convicted felon sentenced to 20 years for possessing firearm
A Madison County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Jackson man.
Inmates escape from Madison County Jail Rec Yard, reward offered
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the recent escape from the Madison County Jail Rec-yard.
Defendant found guilty of 2021 double homicide
A jury found Frederick Cottrell Yates guilty of murder.
Bonds set for accused accessories in quadruple murder case
Accused of helping the quadruple murder suspect after the fact, four individuals appeared in court Wednesday.
JPD's bike patrol encounter 'suspicious' van, narcotics seized
A routine patrol by the JPD bike unit lead to a drug bust.
Jackson Criminal Court report: September 10
See complete dockets from Jackson City Court, Criminal Court, Wednesday, September 10.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted suspect, recovers stolen vehicle, trailer
On the evening of September 7, 2025, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a local business in the area of Ridgecrest Road in reference to a stolen trailer.
VIDEO: Opening arguments in double homicide case
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Trial begins for man accused of killing 2 in Gibson County
Opening arguments were heard in the case of a Milan man accused of a double homicide in Gibson County.
Carroll County correctional officer arrested for assault in pepper spray incident
A local correctional officer has been arrested for assault.
Reward increased to $10,000 for information on whereabouts of Ronald Dumas
Family members searching for missing 38-year-old Ronald Dumas Jr. have announced an increase in the reward to $10,000 for information that leads to his whereabouts.
Crime Stoppers: Help find this porch pirate!
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this moron, so we can arrest him for being a porch pirate.
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Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, Tenn., encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
