Charges Issued In June 20th Raid In DeKalb County
DeKalb County authorities have formally charged a man with several offenses following a June 20th raid. Charges against 29-year-old Travis Eric Patterson include 5-counts of carrying a weapon by a convicted felon, one count of manufacture, sell, or delivery of meth, and possession of marijuana. In addition, he’s also charged with simple possession or casual […]
Blanton Escapes After Manipulating Lock
A man convicted of child rape and aggravated sexual battery now faces new charges after escaping from the Van Buren County Jail Monday morning. Van Buren County Sheriff Eddie Carter said 37-year-old Joel Ernest Blanton manipulated a lock at 1:00 a.m. and ran out the door. Carter said Tuesday he’s happy to have Blanton back […]
Tennessee Tech Approves Tuition Increase
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase for the 2018-2019 academic year Tuesday. TTU President Phil Oldham said multiple factors contributed into the increased tuition. “We want to make sure that every dollar that comes into Tennessee Tech is invested as strategically as possible to go into the student experience, to make […]
Commission Votes To Write Off Uncollectible Debt
The Putnam County Commission voted Monday to write off nearly $788,000 in uncollectible debt from the EMS department. Commissioner Donnie Buttram said the figure actually comes in lower than several surrounding counties. “In comparison with a couple of counties around us, we have done quite well,” Buttram said. “Smith County, which is quite a bit […]
Jordi Case Bound Over To Grand Jury
A White County grand jury will soon hear a case involving a man charged with fatally stabbing his father earlier this year. Judge Sam Benningfield on Tuesday found probable cause and ordered the grand jury to hear the first-degree murder case of Joshua Jordi. Prosecutors have accused the 21-year-old of killing his father Timothy Jordi […]
East Fork Road Dispute Heading to Chancery Court
The East Fork Road dispute in Overton County will go before a chancery court following a decision made by the county commission. Property owner Charlie Gaut said he and others in the area of Blue Hole are “under attack.” “We’re having individuals come in there at all times,” Gaut said. “They’re destroying our property, they’re […]
Commission Approves Financing Plan For Hotel And Convention Center
The Putnam County Commission approved a Tax Increment Financing plan for Cookeville’s proposed hotel and conference center Monday night. “A lot of counties have to do hotels, convention centers, and parking garages with taxes and we don’t have to do that with this,” District 3 Commissioner Jordan Iwanysyzyn said. “You don’t have to be from […]
Two Charged, One Missing After Monday Vehicle Theft
Two juveniles face multiple charges after leading Cookeville Police on a short vehicle pursuit early Monday morning. According to Captain Bobby Anderson, the suspects were apprehended around 1:25 a.m. after they were found driving a stolen vehicle from Roane County. The suspects’ names have not been released since they are minors. A third suspect – […]
Jail Escapee Caught In Warren County
Authorities have arrested a convicted child rapist who escaped from the Van Buren County Jail Monday morning. 37-year-old Joel Ernest Blanton apprehended yesterday evening in Warren County. Authorities said they located Blanton Salem Road, between Bluff Springs Road and Faulkner Springs Road. Officials said he escaped around 1:00 a.m. Monday while being held for his sentencing date […]
Cookeville Police Identify Runaway Juvenile
The Cookeville Police Department has identified the juvenile wanted for evading police and stealing a car early Monday morning. CPD identified the suspect as 17-year-old Kedontez La Danus Woodland Murray. A warrant is currently out for Murray’s arrest, according to the department’s Facebook page. Murray is suspected to be the third juvenile involved in a […]
