2 charged in first Jackson homicide of 2019
UPDATE: Jackson police now say they are not pursuing a murder charge against Tierra Wilson at this time. See the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people are…
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Police investigates multiple break-ins in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County officers are investigating after a string of burglaries, and with no leads one of the victims says the items taken can never be replaced. "My…
Death of woman found in Jackson apartment ruled homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have now confirmed a woman's death on Christmas Eve has been ruled a homicide. Police say 64-year-old Doris Scott was found dead inside her Lincoln Courts apartment on Dec. 24. An autopsy by the…
Man charged with arson in Gibson Co. house fire
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man now faces an arson charge in a November house fire in Dyer. Christopher Johnson was charged with arson Thursday after an investigation into the Nov. 18 fire at a home in the 200 block…
Second man faces murder charge in November shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second man is charged in a fatal November shooting in east Jackson. Corrion Greer, 27, is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 16 shooting that killed Tavoris Bates outside a Middle Avenue home, according to court…
Jackson police officer charged with child abuse in Gibson County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer is on paid administrative leave after an arrest in Gibson County. Jacob Hill, 27, is charged with child abuse after court documents say he spanked his child on Christmas Eve, leaving bruises on the…
Madison Co. man charged with sexual activity with animal
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with an animal. Gregory Deberry, 55, is charged with multiple counts of sexual activity with an animal and photography of sexual activity with an…
Police: 1 injured in east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say one person was injured Monday afternoon in a shooting on Muse Street in east Jackson. Officers on scene confirm one person was injured and taken to a local hospital. There was no word on…
Obion Co. man sentenced to 10 years for solicitation of minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to solicitation of a minor. Michael Beamish, 27, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for solicitation and enticement…
Officials suspect arson in Madison Co. house fire
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a fire at a vacant Madison County house. The Madison County Fire Department responded around 4:45 p.m. when a passerby reported the house fire in the 700 block of Reeves Road in…
Police seek suspects after stolen guns, gifts found in Dyersburg homes
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police are searching for two men after stolen Christmas presents, guns and other items were found in two Dyersburg homes. Police say Jakobe Johnson, 20, and Roderick Turner,…
FBI warns of cyber scammers targeting holiday shoppers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI is warning shoppers to be aware of cyber criminals and their creative ways of stealing money and personal information. Here are some tips provided by the FBI to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud. -…
3 juveniles transferred to adult court in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Three juveniles have been transferred to adult court on charges related to an October shooting that left a woman injured. The three face charges…
2 charged in armed robbery at Madison Co. gas station
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Mehr is praising the fast response of deputies that led to two arrests after a weekend robbery at a local gas station. Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded just before 10 p.m.…
Investigators seek info after 2 break-ins at Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators in Weakley County are asking for the public's help after two break-ins at a Sharon home. Investigators in Weakley County say a man broke into an elderly woman's home, once while she was there and…
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