Monterey Moving Forward With Restructuring Pay Scale
Monterey has begun the process of restructuring the pay scale for city employees. Alderman Nathan Walker said the city will look at ending a system that tops out employee pay after one year. “We’re not looking to take anything away from anybody,” Walker said. “We’re actually looking to create a system that will reward them […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Kidnapping
Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Cookeville man for kidnapping and domestic assault. Houston Dewayne Bussell landed behind bars Tuesday morning. He’s under $36,500 bond and has a court date scheduled for March 16. An arrest warrant stated that Bussell had argued with the victim for several days and refused to […]
Council To Consider $825,780 Body Camera Bid
The Cookeville Police Department will request later this week to purchase 60 body cameras for $825,780. Chief Randy Evans said the new Axon system will provide unlimited cloud-based storage for recorded videos. “We also included an activation trigger in our bid specs,” Evans said. “So, when the officer removes the taser from the holster the […]
Grand Jury Indicts 15 In Long-Term, Multi-Agency Meth Distribution Investigation
A Putnam County grand jury has indicted 15 people for their alleged involvement in a meth distribution organization. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said the investigation targeted meth sellers in multiple Upper Cumberland counties. “The effort that has culminated in the taking of 15 drug sellers off the street makes our community safer,” Dunaway said. […]
Driver Facing Felony Charge Following Monday Crash
A Florida man faces several charges after crashing a vehicle in Cumberland County Monday afternoon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested James C. Horton for felony reckless endangerment, DUI and driving on a revoked or suspended license. A THP crash report said Horton’s Chevy pickup crashed and landed on its top after he failed to negotiate […]
Monterey Planning Operation For Stray Dog Problem
The town of Monterey has announced a new effort to address a stray dog problem. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the police department will soon conduct a sweep of each ward looking for dogs without collars. “The chief and I talked about this and I came up with this idea,” Wiggins said. “He’s (chief) going to […]
