Haywood County coach faces sex crime charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former coach that was wanted by investigators for multiple counts of alleged sex crimes has been captured. According to a news release from the US Marshals Two…
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Former coach arrested on multiple counts of sex crimes
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple counts of sex crimes as a coach has been captured. On Thursday, July 13, Richard Nash Jr., 24, of Jackson, was arrested at his home on Netherwood Drive in north Jackson.…
Former Paris SSD Early Learning Coordinator indicted for theft
PARIS, Tenn. -- The former Early Learning Coordinator for the Paris Special School District (PSSD) in Henry County has been indicted for theft. Following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, a…
Stolen Madison County vehicle recovered in Covington
COVINGTON, Tenn. -- A vehicle stolen from Madison County was recovered by police in Covington earlier this week. The Covington Police Department released a statement Thursday, saying around 7:20 p.m.…
Police investigate armed robbery at Dyersburg Dollar General
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a business. According to police, officers responded to Dollar General on Forrest Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July…
Humboldt Police seek man charged with rape of child
UPDATE (10/06/23): Humboldt child rape suspect found living in boat in Alaska EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is seeking a man charged with rape of a child. According…
Three-year investigation results in conviction of man named 'Weed Eater'
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Timber theft is a growing problem not only in Tennessee, but nationwide. A law enforcement specialist spoke to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness about a recent case in Decatur County.…
West TN man wanted for multiple sex crimes against child captured
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man wanted for multiple counts of sex crimes against a runaway child has been captured. A press release states on Monday, July 10, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in…
Madison County Sheriff's Office responds to recent traffic stop footage
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office issued a news release in response to video footage unveiled from a recent traffic stop. SEE ALSO: Traffic stop takes unexpected turn…
Perry County jail escapee captured kayaking on Buffalo River
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search for a missing inmate results in an unexpected discovery. According to Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems, on Monday, July 10, inmates Jeremy Christy and Jamie Hinson escaped from…
JPD releases name in relation to Monday's brief barricade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department released an update on Monday's barricade situation. Around 7:30 p.m., our crew arrived at East Chester Street, near Altamont Drive, to find a two-car police blockade of the road. It was later revealed…
Jackson police temporarily close portion of East Chester during barricade
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police temporarily closed a portion of East Chester Street, Monday afternoon. Jackson police say that officers arrived to serve a search warrant on a home in the area around Hillcrest Circle Drive. A lieutenant says that…
McKenzie Mayor releases list of businesses cited for underage sale
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Police Department has issued several citations to local businesses for selling tobacco or alcohol to underage customers. According to McKenize Mayor Ryan Griffin, authorities conducted compliance checks at multiple locations throughout the city in May.…
Jackson, TN woman identified as victim in 40+ year cold case in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Police say a woman found dead in eastern Ontario 48 years ago has been identified as a Tennessee spa owner who disappeared on a trip to Montreal. The woman had been known for decades only as the…
Brownsville Police seek 6 suspects in liquor store burglary
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the burglary of a local business. According to police, around 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, six individuals arrived in two separate vehicles…
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