Tag Archives: Crime

A Tennessee Tech class project detailing death penalty data across the state could turn into a much broader project. Associate History Professor Troy Smith said six students in his Digital Humanities class created a website compiling data on the state’s death penalty history. He said the site breaks down how many people are put to death per county, what crime ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department is seeing increased vehicle burglaries around the city. PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leoonard said in 2023 alone they have had 29 cases of vehicles being burglarized. He said the department typically gets an uptick in these types of crimes during this time of year because more people are out and about. “For instance, if you might go to ... Read More »

Crossville Police Department wants to install license plate readers. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the state sending funds to the local level for violent crime prevention. Brooks said the city can receive up to $127,000. “If you got a stolen car or some kind of information on a car that was involved in a crime, it will be able to ... Read More »

A Carthage woman was arrested and jailed on an aggravated assault charge. TBI agents investigating a shooting at a residence on the 700 block of Jefferson Avenue Thursday developed information that when a victim came home to retrieve items, 61-year-old Sharon Camp, the homeowner, confronted her and a fight ensued. Investigators detailed that at some point during the argument, Camp ... Read More »

A recent auto theft incident has Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris asking citizens to help prevent future cases. Farris said that all it takes is a little common sense and caution. He said making sure you don’t leave valuables in your car, locking your car doors, and other steps can go a long way in preventing incidents. “I just thought this ... Read More »

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations celebrated the graduation of 24 officers from their State Academy. Representing the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department, Chief Investigator Jerry Mifflin said that he wanted to take part in the academy to enhance his ability to protect the Fentress community. “It was an intense training,” Mifflin said. “It was packed with several tools and training scenarios ... Read More »

A Baxter Fire Lieutenant and Investigator has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson. Investigator Zachary Womack said TACA uses a lot of effort to provide low cost arson training for volunteer fire departments in rural areas. Womack said the lack of resources in the community can lead to arson. “You can see ... Read More »

Sources say part of Putnam County’s computer and data systems have been restored. The county has been having issues for about 2 weeks. County officials would not comment, citing an ongoing FBI investigation. A spokesperson from the FBI’s Nashville Field Office will not confirm or deny the investigation but said officially that the FBI is aware of the matter. Previously, ... Read More »

Crime across the Upper Cumberland during the stay at home order significantly decreased compared to last year. Cookeville Police Department compared crime statistics from March through April from 2019 to 2020. Captain Bobby Anderson said overall, crime decreased by 39 percent. But some specific crimes increased. “Verbal domestics have increased by six percent, and we have had an increase in ... Read More »