Witnesses testify in Carroll Co. animal cruelty case
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tara Neutzler and Donald Schoenthal were in court Monday facing almost 300 charges of animal cruelty counts as well as two counts of child abuse-neglect-endangerment. One…
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Henderson Co. principal pleads not guilty to soliciting a minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- David Weatherford's attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf Monday in Madison County Circuit Court. The 65-year-old educator is charged with solicitation of a minor.…
Dyersburg area drug investigation nets 4 arrests
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A multi-agency drug investigation this week has led to four arrests. The joint two-day investigation led to meth charges against two…
Man faces charges after Taser arrest by Jackson police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who was arrested Thursday afternoon in north Jackson after being apprehended with a Taser is now facing charges. Earl Taylor was arrested Thursday afternoon after a…
US Marshals capture man wanted in Jackson robbery, Memphis shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted in a Jackson armed robbery and a Memphis shooting was captured Thursday in Jackson. Deterrio Harrison, 21, was captured Thursday by U.S. Marshals and officers with the Jackson Police Department Gang Unit, according to…
Dozens arrested on drug related charges in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-- Investigators executed search warrants at three homes in Brownsville and arrested 28 people across Haywood County on more than 50 drug-related charges. "We have a warrant in…
Henderson Co. Juvenile Academy principal charged with solicitation of minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County school administrator has been indicted in Madison County on a charge of solicitation of a minor. David Weatherford, 65, was indicted Monday by the Madison County grand jury, according to the Jackson Police…
UPDATE: Dozens in custody in Haywood Co. drug sweep
UPDATE: Law enforcement officials confirm dozens of suspects are in custody as a drug operation unfolds in Haywood County. We'll have the latest this evening on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Earlier story: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators say multiple people…
Man accused of firing AR-15 at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police made an arrest in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in west Jackson. Keontis Jenkins appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on multiple charges…
Man charged in robbery of mother, 4-year-old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges after allegedly robbing a woman walking home with her 4-year-old son last week near Lincoln Courts apartments. Antwan Howard, 21, is charged with aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by…
3 charged after skimming devices, $70K found in Jackson motel room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrest three people accused of identity theft. Investigators said they found the group at a Jackson motel with more than $70,000 in cash. Maria Serban, Casandra Badea and…
Canadian officials help bust alleged child pornographer in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been arrested after being charged for sexual exploitation of his girlfriend's two children on the internet. We warn you, the following details may be…
Memphis man added to TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted by Memphis police on kidnapping and robbery charges has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted list. Eric Anton Balkin, 35, is wanted by Memphis police and the…
Family member speaks after suspect named in Cayce McDaniel disappearance
MILAN, Tenn. — A 22-year-old mystery may be one step closer to coming to an end. Milan police are naming Finnis "Pete" Hill as an official suspect for the first time in…
Couple accused of leaving kids home alone with loaded gun
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrest a mother and father accused of leaving their children home alone with a loaded gun. Demetrius Dixon and Carrisca Hankins appeared Tuesday in Jackson City Court, each…
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