Over 1 million dollars worth of fentanyl seized by WTDTF, 2 arrests made
The West Tennessee Drug Task Force is calling it the largest seizure of fentanyl ever made in this area.
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WTDTF seizes 83 weapons including machine gun
Agents with the West Tennessee's Drug Task Force, assisted by the Gibson County and Humboldt swat teams, make a major arrest.
Man arrested after more than 90lbs of marijuana, firearms found during search
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man was arrested after a large amount of drugs, firearms and more were discovered during a recent search. According to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 58-year-old Daniel…
One person injured following a shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Jackson Police Department needs your help in regards to a shooting that occurred this afternoon. We were informed by a WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News tipster around 5 this afternoon of…
Man, woman arrested in connection to 2022 murder
UPDATE (4/30/24): Records available online indicate Molly Hawkins bonded out of custody on April 29. At this time, Ethan Hillis remains in custody at the McNairy County jail. UPDATE (4/12/24): McNairy County court staff confirms the case has been bound…
JMCSS student arrested following social media threat to JCM High
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIA THREAT The Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the State of Tennessee Department of Homeland Security,…
Traffic stop of unmarked ambulance leads to arrest, drug seizure
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force concluded a month long investigation that ended with an arrest, and the seizing of 40 grams of methamphetamine among other drugs. …
New Indictments in 2011 Henning Homicides
PRESS RELEASE: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Contact: Keli McAlister, TBI For Immediate Release: February 28, 2024 NEW INDICTMENTS IN 2011 HENNING HOMICIDES HENNING – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spanning almost 13 years…
Woman arrested for theft, meth charge after elder exploitation investigation
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman was arrested following an investigation regarding financial exploitation of an elder. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Melony Jones was taken into custody earlier this month on theft and drug…
A shooting in a West Tennessee town results in a school going on lockdown, business evacuated
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- We were first notified of a shooting in Huntingdon by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news tipster. We traced the information to the scene of the shooting. It was here where we briefly…
Wanted man arrested after brief standoff at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for months in the Jackson area has been arrested, officials confirm. According to the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (F.A.S.T.) -- comprised of a team of…
Second JMCSS student arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: UPDATE: SECOND SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOMB THREAT The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant development in the investigation of the bomb threats at North Side…
Teen arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat
UPDATE (2/23/24): Second JMCSS student arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT On February 20, 2024, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in…
Woman arrested after weekend stabbing in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a domestic situation led to a stabbing over the weekend in Hardin County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster reported to us that the incident occurred Saturday, involving a husband and wife at a…
Barricade ends in arrest of wanted man in Crockett County
UPDATE (2/21/24): Public Information Officer Stephen Sutton provided more clarity on the barricade situation on Tuesday. Sutton says that Scott threatened bodily harm to an elected official approximately three weeks ago, which led to Alamo Police taking out a warrant…
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