White County saw increases in domestic violence, drug charges, and theft in 2023. Sheriff Steve Page said the department received some 22,000 calls for service last year. Reports of physical domestic violence were the number one reason for the calls. “We had 178 domestics, calls for domestics in this county, which is just crazy,” Page said. “I mean, it’s just ... Read More »
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center wants to launch a new domestic violence survivor support group. Coordinated Community Response Specialist Dasha Cross said the group is part of a grant requirement from the Victim of Crimes Act Program. Cross said the group is an opportunity to understand the many facets of daily life impacted in escaping a domestic violence situation. ... Read More »
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released new crime data detailing domestic violence trends across the state for 2021. According to the report, women accounted for 71 percent of domestic-related incidents. ‘Boyfriend/Girlfriend’ was the most frequently reported relationship type for domestic-related offenses. Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center Director Amy Stockwell said it intrigued her that from 2020 to 2021, homicide numbers ... Read More »
The Genesis House of the Upper Cumberland is in desperate need of hygiene and cleaning products since their big fundraisers have been cancelled. Program Manager Denise Dillon said they’ve taken a monetary loss with COVID cancelling events like Handbags for Hope and Wine on The WestSide. Dillon said eight of ten people who come to Genesis House have nothing with ... Read More »
Anyone with an old cellphone could provide a critical resource to victims of domestic and sexual violence, by donating it. Genesis House Program Manager Denise Dillon said it does not matter what kind of phone it is, because any cellphone can dial 911. Dillon said most Genesis House clients come in with no means of communication at all. Dillon said ... Read More »
Every second matters when responding to an emergency and that is why Clay County 911 is asking residents to make sure their house number is visible. 911 Director Beth Moulton said residents need to post their numbers on their mailbox, home or at the road so it can be seen from both directions. Moulton said they do run into homes ... Read More »
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