Man who triggered Amber Alert out of Lexington appears in court
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A man accused of holding his family at gunpoint, kidnapping them and triggering an Amber Alert made a court appearance Tuesday in Lexington. "The facts and…
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Woman accused of shooting co-worker makes second court appearance
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson woman accused of shooting a co-worker makes a second court appearance. Kokeeta Lake made a brief appearance Tuesday before Chester County Judge Larry McKenzie for…
Henderson Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud by doctor shopping
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is charged with TennCare fraud on accusations of doctor shopping for prescription painkillers. Jennifer Hawn, 32, is charged with three counts of doctor shopping for prescriptions for the…
Brownsville man assaulted in home invasion; 1 suspect in custody
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A normal visit from a relative turned violent, according John Bell. He said he was beaten and robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning. Worst of all, he believes…
Jackson man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of possession of prescription pills with intent to distribute. …
Henderson business owner faces tax evasion, theft charges
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson business owner faces tax evasion and theft charges after a Tennessee Department of Revenue investigation. Tammam Naji Alnajjar, 32, owner of Family Market, was indicted last week on three felony counts, according to a…
Benton Co. manhunt leads to marijuana grow operation
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A joint effort by two county sheriff's departments landed two people behind bars and put a marijuana growing operation out of business. "They had a grow operation…
DA: 2 illegal immigrants plead guilty to money laundering in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men pleaded guilty Friday morning to money laundering charges in Decatur County Circuit Court. Juan Silvas Trevizo, 69, of Aqua Pireta, Mexico, and Guadelupe Judith Silvas-Perez, 20, of Chihuahua, Mexico, pleaded guilty to money laundering…
Former Lexington coach arraigned on statutory rape charges
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County grand jury indicted a former high school coach accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student. Adam Yates did not show up…
Man accused of waving gun in cemetery appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of waving a gun in a cemetery while a family was laying a loved one to rest makes another appearance in court. David…
East Tenn. man convicted for impregnating child twice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A jury has convicted a man for impregnating a girl when she was 10 years old and again when she was 11. District Attorney General Charme Allen's office says the jury found 34-year-old Trendell Ray Brady…
TBI Top 10 fugitive is captured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Top 10 fugitive wanted on charges including attempted second-degree murder in East Tennessee is now in custody. David DeWayne Evans Jr., 31, was captured Wednesday afternoon, according to…
Jackson police investigate jewelry store burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm they are investigating an overnight break-in at a local jeweler. Someone broke into Robert's Jewelers at 405 Vann Drive sometime between late Tuesday night and early…
Henderson pastor, teaching assistant's rape case heads to grand jury
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson pastor and teaching assistant charged with raping a teenager returned to court Tuesday. Mike Ulmer waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The case against…
JPD investigates robbery at south Jackson cash advance business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon robbery at a cash advance business in south Jackson. Investigators say around 4 p.m. a suspect robbed Money Now in the Madison…
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