Tag Archives: Anthony Leonard

It is the busiest time of the year for shopping, and the Cookeville Police Department reminds you thieves are busy too. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said criminals use the crowded shopping centers to their advantage. Theft is the crime most on the rise during the holidays. Leonard said most of these are vehicle burglaries. “Everyone’s out shopping and visiting multiple places ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department has two new digital displays ready to deploy in an effort to decrease speeding across town. The first display showed up over the weekend on Maple Avenue between Highway 111 and Neal Street. The monitor records the number of cars that pass as well as the vehicles’ speed. Cookeville Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the displays will ... Read More »

Forty police dogs from across the country are in Cookeville this week as part of a K9 workshop. The North American Police Work Dog Association Workshop provides training the dogs need to get their annual K9 certification. The dogs are being certified in explosives, narcotics, patrol, therapy, and search and rescue. “It’s been a great turn out and a great ... Read More »

Cookeville Police are seeking any information on car parts and electronics stolen from Bob’s Body Shop over the last few weeks. The timeline of when the goods were stolen remains a question mark. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the items were discovered to be missing this week but it is believed they were taken some time in the ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department is looking for citizens ready to help keep kids safe for School Patrol positions. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said that members of the School Patrol act much like crossing guards. The responsibilities of the School Patrol include helping manage traffic as well as seeing children safely across the street and around vehicles. “But really this is an opportunity ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department working to implement a new program to help respond to calls dealing with mental illness or substance abuse. Retired Major Ken Sircy is working to facilitate a grant with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He said ultimately, this serves as an alternative response and a better response for those suffering from mental crises or substance ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department investigating multiple deaths Friday involving a woman and two teens. Cookeville Police Department PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said officers were called to an apartment complex on 600 West 8th Street Friday morning. He said once officers entered the residence, they discovered 36-year-old Pamela Spurlock, 15-year-old Steven Spurlock, and 14-year-old Emma Spurlock deceased in the residence. Leonard said ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department asking for assistance in the search for a missing Crossville man. Nelson Matt Smith was last seen near 1331 South Jefferson Avenue on November 24th. PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said his family reached out for aid in finding him. “Mr. Smith doesn’t really have any ties to Cookeville however we understand he may have stayed at least ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department set to issue new firearms to officers. PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the department was looking to transition to new pistols with upgraded technology. “By switching to the 9 mm pistol, this will make our officers gain compatibility with surrounding agencies,” Leonard said. “Along with the ability to mount a miniature electronic reflex sight. And the electronic ... Read More »

The Putnam County Planning Commission voted 9-0 Tuesday night to approve a new preliminary plat for a six-home subdivision along Charles Maxwell Road. The new preliminary plat requires developer Anthony Leonard to construct a four-foot “ready-to-pave” road base on his side of the property so that Charles Maxwell Road can be widened. Last month, the commission approved a three-foot gravel ... Read More »