TBI investigating two separate, fatal incidents
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that they are also investigating a separate death that occurred in the 100 block of Oak Street. The TBI says one person was confirmed…
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Savannah Police release crime report for June 2023
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department's monthly crime report has been released. In May, Savannah Police shared that new statistical software was recently acquired that allows them to generate data in…
TBI: Missing person investigation leads to neighbor’s arrest
CANNON CO., Tenn.--- Neighbor arrested in missing person case. According to information received from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a neighbor has been charged in the case of missing 58-year-old Laura Beth Powers from Cannon County. Powers was reported missing…
Lexington Police investigate several reports of theft from mailboxes, offer reward
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is investigating several reported thefts. According to police, the department has been made aware of multiple incidents involving checks being stolen from residents' mailboxes. Police say that once stolen, the victims' checks have…
JPD investigates two attempted robberies in North Jackson
UPDATE: JPD releases update on North Parkway shooting, robberies, overdose EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a news release from the Jackson Police Department,…
UPDATE: Authorities capture both escapees from Henry County Jail
UPDATE (6/28/23): FROM THE HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ronnie Sharp was picked up this morning from the Obion County Jail and transported back to Henry County by Sgt. Jerry Wilson and Deputy Jimmy Cole. The Henry County Sheriff's Office would…
Weakley County woman sentenced to 8 years for meth distribution
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that 34-year-old Amy Marie Mitchell, of Dresden, pled…
High speed pursuit on 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Law enforcement pursue vehicle in Jackson. Around 5 pm we received multiple calls from WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news tipsters about a high speed police pursuit in Jackson. According to tipsters, the…
Hardin County clerk, deputy clerk arrested
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Revenue says the Hardin County clerk and deputy clerk were arrested Wednesday. The department says that Hardin County Clerk Jeanette Stricklin and Deputy Clerk Kimberly Wilkerson were arrested following an investigation by their…
7 arrested after operation in Muse Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven people are facing charges after a Jackson Police Department operation in Muse Park. The department says that their Vice Unit arrested: 41-year-old James Brantley Youngblood 53-year-old Stephen Barnhill 70-year- old Gregory Milam 56-year-old Tracy Lynn…
Man arrested for allegedly holding woman hostage
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been arrested in connection to an attack, where police say a woman was assaulted and held hostage. Crockett County Sheriff's Office…
UPDATE: Suspect shot female deputy multiple times before apparent suicide in Gibson Co., Sheriff says
UPDATE: (6/20/23) Lauderdale County Sheriff Brian Kelley released additional information Tuesday morning regarding the death of La'Rico Farmer. Sheriff Kelley says prior to Farmer's apparent suicide on Sunday, Farmer "brutally assaulted" Deputy Jereka Maclin, the mother of Farmer's child. Sheriff…
Info sought in east Jackson theft
JACKSON, Tenn. — Information is being sought after a theft in east Jackson Sunday morning. Around 7 a.m., a man riding a bike can be seen on surveillance camera in the victim’s backyard on Phillips Street. The victim reports…
Crockett Co. man in custody after kidnapping and assault
ALAMO— Man arrested after woman is kidnapped and held hostage. According to Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Department, Logan Barber, 34, of Alamo has been charged with Kidnapping-Strangulation, Attempted First Degree Murder,…
1 dead, 1 in custody after homicide in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been arrested and charged in a homicide. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday night, agents joined an investigation into a homicide in Huntingdon. The TBI says an initial investigation…
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