Dyersburg Police officer fired, accused of assault during arrest
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police officer has been fired. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, a review was launched into the actions of Officer David Ozment during…
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Legros murder charge bound over to Madison County Grand Jury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A case is headed to grand jury after the death of a Jackson woman. 49-year-old Michael Legros appeared in Jackson City Court on Wednesday morning, facing a charge of first degree…
Suspects in series of armed robberies sought by Jackson Police
UPDATE (12/29/23): Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying two suspects in a string of recent armed robberies. According to police, the individuals pictured are accused…
JPD responds to two shots-fired calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has released information on two shots-fired calls that occurred on Wednesday. JPD says around 8:46 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 327…
Greenfield police chief arrested following weekend incident
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – Greenfield Police Chief Daniel Smith is charged with two counts of domestic assault following an incident Sunday. Weakley County deputies responded to an address in the Greenfield…
21 indicted for trafficking fentanyl, meth, other drugs in West Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE: 21 People Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Other Drugs in Western Tennessee Jackson, TN – Twenty-one people in western Tennessee are facing federal charges for their involvement in…
Fire department seeks help in double arson on Darnell Road
JACKSON, Tenn. –Two fires in two different locations that took place on Darnell Road on Sunday around 1:40 a.m. are being investigated. Madison County Fire Investigator Brian Kemp stated that they…
18-year-old crashes into Humboldt home while fleeing traffic stop
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old sustains serious injuries after fleeing from a traffic stop. According to the Humboldt Police Department, an officer attempted to stop a grey Mitsubishi SUV around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night for a traffic violation. A press…
Woman arrested after 1,000s of pills reported missing by local medical provider
UPDATE (12/11/23): Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box confirms the identity of the suspect as Amy Childress. FROM THE WEST TENNESSEE DRUG TASK FORCE - 28th, 29th, 30th DISTRICTS: Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg were called to assist…
US Marshals share report on capture of man wanted for attempted murder
The following is a news release from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force: Chester County, TN – On December 4th, 2023, U.S. Marshals captured Jacob Johnson, 24, of Henderson, TN, who was wanted for multiple crimes including…
5 arrested following drug investigation, search warrant in Huntingdon
PRESS RELEASE FROM TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon HUNTINGDON – A proactive joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Huntingdon Police…
Man in custody after running from law enforcement in Chester County
UPDATE: CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The US Marshals released an update on the arrest of a man who was wanted for multiple crimes, including attempted murder involving law enforcement officers. Read it here. EARLIER STORY: [blox_vms account="WBBJ" key="0169a6b5de2e727ffbf851e6cc264056b3f8e8ad" vtitle="FOLO TRACE…
Suspect in McKenzie business robbery arrested after high-speed pursuit
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted for aggravated robbery is behind bars after a high-speed pursuit. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Tyler Ashby, of Hollow Rock, was arrested…
Former correctional officer fired, arrested on contraband charge
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former correctional officer in West Tennessee has been charged in a misconduct case. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Misty Scott, a former Dyer…
15-year-old charged for possessing stolen firearms
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local teenager is facing charges regarding stolen firearms. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on Saturday, December 2, police charged a 15-year-old with possessing multiple stolen firearms after…
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