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Neighbors Come Together to Catch Burglary Suspect

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police arrested one suspected thief after neighbors banded together and helped authorities locate the wanted man in their neighborhood. Police arrested Rashaud Jerome Townsend, 19 for aggravated burglary after a neighbor…

Crump City Leaders Vote on Future of Police Department

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.- A unanimous vote was taken Thursday night by the board of alderman in Crump on the future of its city's police department. The city was considering doing away with the department…

Man Killed in Crash After Chase by Benton County Sheriff's

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - A high speed chase in Benton County ended in tragedy, Thursday morning along Highway 192. Benton County deputies said the chase began when Ronnie Hensley did not stop at two…

Additional Soldiers Arrested in Theft from National Guard Armory

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Four more soldiers have been arrested accused of stealing 798 30 round capacity M4 magazines from Lexington's National Guard Armory. Lexington Police said none of the magazines were loaded at the…

Update on Illness that Closed Union University

JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has discovered what illness forced Union University to close its campus for almost two days, last week. The state Health Department has confirmed it was norovirus that sickened hundreds of students and staff. Health…

Police Arrest Man for Kidnapping and Child Neglect

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson man free on bond, is back in jail after police said he kidnapped his girlfriend early Thursday, leaving her three young young children home alone. Parrish Transou, 32, is charged…

Son of Murdered Man Now Fighting Cancer

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Since his tragic murder in 2009, the family of Jackson locksmith Troy Mitchell has been closely followed by many in West Tennessee. The decorated Marine, husband and father of seven sons…

Residents File Complaints About Door-to-Door Sellers in Adamsville

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Several complaints have come into the Adamsville Police Department about suspicious door-to-door salesmen trying to force their way into homes. Police Chief Jerry Christopher said the complaints are not concentrated…

Irrigation Thefts Stumping Investigators

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn- Thieves are targeting farm irrigation systems that are growing in popularity across West Tennessee. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, they are now investigating a string of thefts involving the expensive…

Drug Task Force Makes Meth Bust in Gibson Co.

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force said it has been busy this week working meth-related investigators in Gibson County. Officers from Gibson and Dyer Counties made their first bust late Monday…

Tour Through Black History at West Middle School

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Students and school leaders took visitors of West Middle School on a walk through black history, Thursday. Those attending the living history museum at the school saw students portraying African American…

Police Seek Identity of Counterfeit Suspect

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly used a counterfeit $100 at a store. Police report that the man in the photo purchased Valentine's…

Additional Charges Filed in Connection with Theft from Armory

LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Five people have now been arrested in connection with the theft of M-4 magazines from the Tennessee National Guard Armory in Lexington. According to Lexington police, 798 of the 30-round magazines were reported stolen. The magazines were…

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