Tag Archives: Found

A missing hiker in White County located Wednesday morning after being lost overnight near Virgin Falls. Sheriff Steve Page said a group of four under prepared hikers were separated near White Cave. Page said three hikers made it out safe while one female was left behind. “People don’t realize the dangers of hiking Virgin Falls unequipped and that seems to ... Read More »

The body of former Mayor Lyndon Baines was found Thursday at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Baines was last seen leaving his home on a motorcycle Sunday. Park rangers located the vehicle at a campsite in the park. They attempted to check on Baines’ welfare and found him deceased inside a tent. The investigation surrounding the discovery ... Read More »

A missing Cumberland County woman found after reported missing since March 8th. Crystal Cooper was located during a traffic stop in Cumberland County this week. Cooper was safe with no further action taken by law enforcement, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating human remains that were found near the Window Cliffs Natural Area. Public Information Officer Houston Hamblin said the remains were reported Thursday evening. Hamblin said an investigation began shortly after to identify the remains. Read More »

A Fentress County fugitive was found dead in Mexico months after escaping custody from the Fentress Jail. 35-year-old Charles Kennedy was on the TBI’s most wanted list and has remained at large since July. Kennedy as well as 22-year-old Casey Ridenour reportedly escaped the Fentress County Jail and stole a correctional officer’s vehicle. A pursuit ensued on Highway 127 bypass. ... Read More »

Allen Jimerson located alive and safe after being reported missing since Sunday. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said Veterans Affairs contacted the department of Jimerson’s whereabouts Wednesday. The Cookeville veteran checked himself into a South Carolina hospital. Armour said the family has been notified. Algood PD recognizes the family and Officer Brandon Bean for their efforts that led to locating ... Read More »

A 49-year-old man was found Tuesday after getting lost while hunting in DeKalb County. A multi-agency search began when Rodney Weathers was separated from his hunting partner in the Pea Ridge area Monday. The two were coon hunting when Weathers went back to his vehicle while his partner pursued a scent of an animal. The man tried to reunite with ... Read More »

A missing two-year-old from New Jersey was found in Monterey Saturday. Officials issued an amber alert for Sebastian Rios Friday after the child did not report to daycare. The mother, 24-year-old Yasmine Uyar, also did not show up for work on the same day. The father, 27-year-old Tyler Rios, was identified as the main suspect for both alleged abductions. Rios ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burnt body that was found near Pow Road, south of Baxter. Deputies responded to a burnt vehicle call Monday evening. On arrival, they found a burnt GMC Sonoma in a creek at the end of the road. An unidentified white male was partially outside of the vehicle. The cause of death is ... Read More »