Tag Archives: Cookeville Police

A 26-year old Cookeville man died in a Friday shooting along North Franklin Avenue. Zachary Drummond died after being transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Cookeville Police responded just before 11pm Friday night to the 400 block. Officers found shots had been fired at a residence from the street. At least one round entered the residence and struck Drummond. Residents ... Read More »

Cookeville Police continue the investigation into a shooting Wednesday morning along North Franklin Avenue. Officers responded to a 911-call just after 7:00am. 22-year-old Jacob Govea told officers he had been approached by a man outside his home in the 700 block of North Franklin Avenue. Govea said the man fired six rounds at him from a handgun, striking him twice ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department responded to an unusual call early Friday morning. Around four a.m. officers were notified of an escaped zebra on West Cemetary Road near Bunker Hill Road. The zebra had escaped from an auction hosted by Triple W Livestock and eventually made its way to Highway 111. Despite getting to the highway and unsuccessful TASER attempts, officers were ... Read More »

Youth programs with Highlands Residential Services are working with local police to build relationships with residents. The Teens Need Training program provides educational resources and activities for 22 at-risk youth in the organization’s public housing. Youth Programmer Shaquawana Wester said incorporating Cookeville police with the group helps reduce stigmas for both sides. “Especially now a days with things that we ... Read More »

Cookeville Police arrested a Cookeville man Friday in connection with the armed robbery of the Burgess Falls Shell last Saturday. 52-year-old Shawn Wofford being held in the Putnam County Jail on $150,000 bond. He faces one charge of aggravated robbery. According to police, Wofford entered the convenience store last Saturday night, threatened the clerk with a handgun, and demanded money. ... Read More »

Cookeville Police have identified the body found near Woodland Heights as 25-year-old Dylan C. Jones. On February 4th, a family member of Jones contacted police after Jones was away from his residence for six days. Jones was found by Cookeville City Water Department employees Wednesday in a wooded area north of the dead-end street. According to Cookeville Police, no foul ... Read More »

Cookeville Police are investigating an armed robbery Saturday night at the Burgess Falls Shell. An employee told police a dark-skinned male entered the store, threatened the clerk with a handgun and demanded money. The clerk complied and the suspect left the store on foot. The incident happened around 9:40pm Saturday night at the store located at 1090 South Willow Avenue. ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who fled a hit-and-run this weekend. The initial investigation indicates the suspect was driving a black 2012-2013 Kia Optima. The alleged vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Washington Avenue after fleeing the scene. At approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, Cookeville Police responded to the North Washington ... Read More »

Cookeville Police and Fire are experiencing issues with phone lines in the dispatch center Saturday morning. Alternative lines have been established as technical teams continue to work on the issue. The numbers to call for Cookeville city fire, police, and utilities are: (931) 319-5834 (931) 783-0407 (931) 783-0427 For emergency medical services, please call: (931) 261-6219 (931) 646-HELP It it ... Read More »

Four people have been charged with first degree murder after a Sunday night shooting and robbery on Wildwood Drive in Cookeville. Cookeville Police arrested 20-year-old Issac Sides of Cookeville, 22-year-old Kayla Cowen of Cookeville, 22-year-old Caleb Venable of Doyle, and 20-year-old Haleigh Watkins of Cookeville. The four are being held without bond in the Putnam County Jail. Police responded to ... Read More »