Crime

Lexington police search for park vandals

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The search is on for vandals responsible for thousands of dollars in damages at Lexington's Guy B. Amis Park. The Lexington Police Department shared photos of the damage. Officers call it…

Accused gunman in deadly convenience store shooting to undergo mental evaluation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The suspect in a deadly November shooting inside a west Jackson convenience store returned to court Thursday. A preliminary hearing for Urshawn Miller was scheduled for Thursday afternoon but instead of moving forward, Miller's attorney…

Man faces false report charge after gunshot wound claim

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Thursday in city court on accusations of telling police he'd been shot by another man when he'd accidentally shot himself, according to court papers. Antwon Watford is charged with…

New evidence submitted in statutory rape case of former first responder

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee first responder appeared in court Monday afternoon on a charge of statutory rape. Matthew McKnight was a volunteer member of the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad until he was accused of raping an…

State official: Corruption at Gibson Co. Sheriff's Dept. started at top

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The state comptroller's office has released findings from its investigation of the Gibson County Sheriff's Department that found more than $109,000 unaccounted for. The 10-page report released Tuesday details how auditors say thousands of dollars went…

Police: Man shot after verbal altercation on Lane Avenue

[gtxvideo vid="r0Y9jxZx" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/r0Y9jxZx.jpg" vtitle="Superway Shooting”]JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police said a man was shot after a verbal altercation at a gas station on Lane Avenue. Investigators said they were called to the Superway gas station for a report…

Union City police seek men in robbery, assault

[gtxvideo vid="gdxGibZa" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gdxGibZa.jpg" vtitle="UC Agg Robbery”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are looking into an aggravated robbery, pistol whipping and beating after the victim shows up at a local hospital. At the emergency room, the victim told police…

Jackson police seek missing man in homicide investigation

[gtxvideo vid="zGLyfRu1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zGLyfRu1.jpg" vtitle="OHB Death Investigation PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help in locating a missing man they say is a person of interest in the death of an apparent homicide victim. Dennis Lee Hurt,…

Police search Muse Park for 2nd day

[gtxvideo vid="BSAv7Zbg" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BSAv7Zbg.jpg" vtitle="Park Search Continues”] EAST JACKSON -- Jackson police temporarily closed Muse Park Thursday afternoon as they searched the area for the second day in a row. Sgt. Derick Tisdale, public information officer with the department,…

Gunshot victim shows up at Jackson ER, police say

[gtxvideo vid="KIjozQFI" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KIjozQFI.jpg" vtitle="Forest Ave Shooting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm a gunshot victim showed up Thursday morning at a Jackson emergency room. Officers say the victim came to the ER of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital early Thursday…

Police investigate after body found at west Jackson apartment

WEST JACKSON -- Police confirm they are conducting a death investigation after finding a body Wednesday night in an apartment in the 900 block of Old Hickory Boulevard. Officers are investigating whether the death is related to a Wednesday afternoon…

Selmer adds body cams to police force

[gtxvideo vid="iCKEVan0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iCKEVan0.jpg" vtitle="Body Cam Training PKG”] SELMER, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police department is putting the final touches on implementing body cameras in their community to help better protect themselves and those they serve. "The way…

Dresden police make quick arrests in armed robbery

[gtxvideo vid="ItslFMhu" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ItslFMhu.jpg" vtitle="Dresden Armed Robbery Arrest PKG”] DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Two armed men were arrested after robbing the Q-mart on East Main St. early Tuesday morning. According to reports, 28-year-old Darnell Roberts walked into the Q-mart and…

Lexington police investigating home burglary spree

[gtxvideo vid="h9scOqXu" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h9scOqXu.jpg" vtitle="Lexington Home Thefts PKG”] LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is searching for suspects in a string of thefts mainly involving high-end lawn equipment "We don't believe these to be random acts," Lexington Police…

Police say man threatened homeowner before arson arrest

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man is charged with arson. Investigators say Rex White made threats to a homeowner he would "burn him out" the night before police say White lit paper and wood on fire on the…