Cookeville Police arrested a man Saturday for allegedly assaulting his wife and two daughters at their Woodland Avenue home. 41-year-old Romelio Martinez faces two counts of assault and one count of aggravated assault. Arrest warrants indicate Martinez had been drinking when he struck his 12-year-old in the side and punched his 13-year-old daughter in the head. The warrant also said ... Read More »
The Crossville City Council has delayed action on providing a vehicle for the city and county medical director to use. Mayor James Mayberry said he wanted to hold off on the purchase until the city approves a new budget. “I could see discussing this when we are looking at the fire department’s total overall budget in the upcoming budget season,” ... Read More »
Putnam County authorities have issued a BOLO alert after a high-speed pursuit Monday morning. The chase began when troopers attempted to stop a grey Nissan Altima on Interstate 40 westbound near the 291-mile marker. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the vehicle refused to stop and eventually took the Willow Avenue exit and headed into Cookeville City limits. Troopers lost contact ... Read More »
Putnam County Commissioners will consider changing a policy on Tuesday that prohibits dating and marriage between county department employees. The motion to waive the fraternization policy for EMS will go before the commission without a recommendation from the Planning Committee. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said relaxing the policy for his department would allow him to fill more positions. “In fairness, ... Read More »
Cumberland County authorities have identified the person who died during a Saturday night shooting in Lake Tansi. Sheriff Casey Cox said 74-year-old Linda Damewood of Crossville was found dead at the scene. Authorities did not release the names of two other victims who suffered injuries. A CCSO press release said the incident took place at a home on 8610 Cherokee ... Read More »
A Saturday evening shooting is under investigation in Cumberland County. According to a press release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies responded to a reported shooting at approximately 6:38 p.m. on 8610 Cherokee Trail. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office are currently on scene conducting the investigation. “Due to the fact that this is ... Read More »
The man who died in a Jackson County house fire has been identified as 46-year-old James Shannon Johnson. Authorities found Johnson inside a single-wide trailer that caught fire Friday morning. He was pronounced dead at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dennis Thrasher said the investigation remains ongoing. “The victim has been sent for autopsy, but to ... Read More »
A Friday morning house fire claimed the life of a Jackson County man. Jackson County Fire, EMS, and law enforcement responded to the blaze near the 2000 block of Shepardsville Highway around 10:00 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found a single wide trailer with heavy smoke coming out of it. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said firefighters made ... Read More »
A 21-year-old Smithville man has admitted to drinking prior to crashing his vehicle on Highway 111 Friday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a blood alcohol concentration test will determine if Austin T. Bryan faces any charges. The crash happened on Highway 111 northbound at 5:19 a.m. According to a THP crash report, Bryan’s 2004 Toyota 4Runner overturned on its ... Read More »
Construction work will continue along Cookeville’s North Washington Avenue for at least the next three months.. That according to Carry Aitken, who is the operations superintendent for the Department of Water Quality Control. “The work being completed is in preparation for a TDOT paving project,” Aitken said. “The city is replacing 50 water services between Spring Street and Loweland Avenue ... Read More »
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