Reckless motorist arrested after multi-county pursuit
The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is reporting the successful apprehension of a motorist who led law enforcement on a dangerous and reckless pursuit.
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Local man faces multiple sex crime charges, some involving animals
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, after an extensive investigation by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, a Lauderdale County Grand Jury returned indictments on Joseph Lenderman consisting of over 50 sex crime charges, with some charges including animals.
Authorities seek suspect in $100K+ burglary from Haywood County
The Haywood Co. Sheriff’s Office issued arrest warrants in connection with a burglary of a shop located on Van Buren Road.
Jackson man sentenced to 30 years for 2024 fatal shooting
A Jackson man receives his sentence after being charged in connection to a 2024 homicide.
Warrants reveal details of North Highland shooting
We have an update regarding a shooting that left two injured.
North Highland shooting suspects appear in court
There have been new developments regarding a shooting incident that occurred earlier this month in Jackson.
I-40 traffic stop yields record meth bust for West TN Violent Crime and Drug Task Force
A late night traffic stop Monday on Interstate 40 in Haywood County by Agents of the criminal interdiction unit based out of Shelby County has resulted in the seizure of 115 pounds of methamphetamine.
Chester County sees increase in vehicle burglaries
Citizens are being encouraged to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables from inside due to an increase in burglaries.
Oregon fugitive wanted in West TN captured by U.S. Marshals
After a coordinated investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the Districts of West Tennessee and Oregon, Walter Leonard Smalls, age 69, of Grants Pass, Oregon, was arrested March 18, 2025, for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance with intent in Madison County, Tennessee.
3 teens convicted in Jackson home invasion murder
Three teens have been convicted in relation to a 2023 home invasion murder in Jackson.
Voluntary manslaughter charge against David Swift dismissed
Officials confirm that David Swift, who recently was found not guilty in the murder trial of his wife, is no longer being charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Perry County man charged in murder of neighbor
An investigation by special agents with the TBI and the Perry Co. Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a homicide.
Jackson Police make several arrests, seize marijuana and firearms from home
Jackson Police announce several arrests regarding an incident near Greenfield Drive.
Snake-wielding theft suspects still at large
A local gas station was robbed by snake-wielding thieves.
DA’s Fugitive Friday: Bennett Cook wanted in Haywood County
Bennett Jerrod Cook is wanted out of Haywood County Circuit Court for failing to appear at his scheduled court date on March 3, 2025.
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