Multiple police cars respond to north Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence Friday night at an apartment complex in north Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip from a caller that numerous…
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Man pleads guilty in 2015 armed robbery in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a violent 2015 robbery in Carroll County has pleaded guilty, according to the district attorney's office. Richard Leonard, 41, of Byhalia, Miss., pleaded guilty Monday to armed robbery and now faces 17 years…
TBI warns public after cocaine samples test positive for fentanyl
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Friday that several samples of cocaine have tested positive for fentanyl. The TBI urges public caution, especially among recreational drug users, after the…
Former Decatur Co. employees charged with theft, forgery appear in court
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Attorneys appeared before a judge Thursday morning in Decaturville, representing eight former Decatur County employees charged with theft and forgery. "This involves whether…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. warns public about phone scam
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is warning residents of what they call a fundraising scam involving calls from telemarketers. The callers ask local residents for money they claim will help fund the Madison County Fire Department,…
East TN church treasurer who stole $415K files for bankruptcy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A man who pleaded guilty last year to stealing more than $415,000 from the church where he served as treasurer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Constantine D. Christodoulou says he…
Man reportedly spends $500 in fake cash at Union City Wal-Mart
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after an unidentified man used 26 counterfeit $20 bills at Wal-Mart. According to a report from the Union City Police Department, the man used the fake cash around 6 p.m. Wednesday to put…
West TN man pleads guilty to 4 rapes from 16 years ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A man has pleaded guilty to raping four women more than 16 years ago. The Shelby County district attorney's office said Wednesday that Tony Sea was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility for…
Toone double homicide suspect's case sent to grand jury
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One of the five suspects accused in a Toone double homicide last fall had a preliminary hearing Wednesday. The accused gunman, Marquenton Williams, 28, was ushered…
US Marshals seek McNairy Co. fugitive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals are searching for a man they say should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Patrick Dillon Butler, 24, is wanted…
Former Middle TN police officer pleads guilty in unwanted sexual contact
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Middle Tennessee police officer has pleaded guilty to charges related to unwanted sexual contact with a female driver he had pulled over. U.S. Attorney Donald Cochran says 27-year-old ex-Spring Hill Officer Christopher Patrick Odom…
Decatur Co. deputy suspended without pay
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A sheriff's deputy in Decatur County faces sexual battery charges and has been suspended without pay, according to the sheriff. According to Sheriff Keith Byrd, a female living in Decatur County filed a complaint about the…
Dyersburg police issue warning after card skimmer found on gas pump
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police are warning Dyersburg residents to check their bank accounts and credit card statements after a credit card skimmer was found at a local gas station. Investigators say the…
Suspect in custody after chase in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A high-speed chase along Interstate 40 ends in north Jackson. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the chase started along Interstate 40 after they received a description of a person…
Haywood Co. deputy fired after domestic assault charge
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Haywood County deputy is no longer on the job after authorities confirm they arrested him and charged him with domestic assault. This isn't the first time…
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