Man Indicted For Possessing Child Porn
A DeKalb County Grand Jury has indicted a man on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities have accused Roy Junior Wilkey of possessing more than 50-images that depict minors engaged in sexual activity. Police said in June they conducted a search on Wilkey’s cell phone, which revealed images of child pornography that […]
Man Sentenced For 2016 Home Invasion
A DeKalb County Judge has sentenced a man to prison after he was caught during a home invasion and held at gunpoint by the homeowner. 47-year-old Homer Anthony Petty will serve 14-years in prison after entering a plea to aggravated burglary and theft of property over $1,000. Authorities said in October of last year a […]
Gainesboro Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Early-Morning Shooting
Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Gainesboro man for allegedly shooting his girlfriend Wednesday. Charles Carpenter is charged with attempted first-degree murder and remains in the Jackson County Jail under $150,000 bond. According to officials the shooting happened on the 500-block of Stacy Cemetery Lane. The TBI said the victim […]
39 Chihuahua Dogs Rescued In Cumberland Co.
A local animal welfare organization has rescued 39 Chihuahua dogs from a Lake Tansi home in Cumberland County. Officials with A Time 4 Paws said they found the animals last week suffering from fleas, skin irritation, blindness and deformities. No charges will be filed because the owners voluntarily surrendered the animals. A Time 4 Paws […]
Project AWAKEN Interpersonal Violence Program Gets DOJ Support
The United States Justice Department has awarded Tennessee Tech University with a $300,000 grant for an interpersonal violence program called Project Awaken. The project aims to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. “Our goal is to increase awareness of these issues, promote advocacy for those affected, increase knowledge […]
Veterans Memorial Wall Coming To Putnam County In April
A 250-foot replica of Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be coming to Cookeville next year. It’s called the Wall That Heals, which annually travels to communities across the country. Putnam County Veterans Service officer Mark Harris said Putnam County is one of 38 cities nationwide and the only one in Tennessee to host […]
Algood Approves Quote For Fire Hall Site Work
The City of Algood has approved a $123,375 quote for the fire hall expansion site work. The site work now brings the total project price to $634,925. Once completed, the expansion will add three double bays along with new training space. City Administrator Keith Morrison said it will also allow Putnam County EMS to have […]
