Planners Approve Rezoning For Townhome Development
A townhome development can move forward after the Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request Monday. Developer Aaron Bernhardt said he plans to build 11 apartments and 17 townhomes at the corner of East Jere Whitson Road and North Washington Avenue. “They will be all brick, stone, and hardy plank construction with lots of greenery,” […]
Scott Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A man will spend 12 years behind bars after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. Neal E. Maxwell Scott entered the plea in Putnam County Criminal Court on Monday. He received six years for each count, which will run consecutive for an effective 12 year sentence. District Attorney General […]
Man Arrested For Soliciting A Minor In Clay County
Clay County authorities have arrested a man for allegedly soliciting a minor. 42-year-old Chris Gregory Allen faces charges of solicitation of a minor and soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor. Arrest warrants accuse Gregory of soliciting who he believed to be a 16-year-old female to meet him for sex. District Attorney General Bryant Dunway said […]
Man Fires Gun Into Vehicle During Argument
Smithville Police have arrested a man for allegedly firing a 9 millimeter handgun into a vehicle. 23-year-old Jeffery William Rigsby faces charges of reckless endangerment and vandalism. Officers came in contact with Rigsby on February 16 after responding to a shooting at 620 Highland Street. Officers determined that the shooting occurred during an argument between […]
Center Hill Lake Levels Rising For 2020 Recreation Season
Center Hill Lake levels will return to normal this upcoming recreation season for the first time in 12 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received approval to resume normal operations as a dam safety rehabilitation project begins to wind down. As part of a risk reduction measure during the project, the Corps has operated […]
Man Faces Deportation After Traffic Stop
A man faces possible deportation following a traffic stop in Crossville City police conducted the stop after 48-year-old Eduardo Colin Gordillo allegedly ran a stop sign last week. According to an arrest warrant, a computer check showed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had a deportation hold against Gordillo for felony assault. Officers also checked […]
Charter Spectrum Outage In Cookeville Market
Charter Spectrum says an unknown issue may prevent some residents from accessing 911. Putnam County 911 said Tuesday morning that the problem affects customer in the Cookeville market. Officials said charter customers should use a cellular device to contact 911 in the case of an emergency. Charter does not have an expected time to restore […]
Knoxville Man Accused Of Child Sex Crimes
Cumberland County deputies have arrested a Knoxville man for allegedly committing child sex crimes. A grand jury indictment charges 22-year-old Isaac Benjamin Carreras with rape of a child, rape, and statutory rape. According to court documents, the alleged incident took place in January 2018 and involved two victims under the age of 15-years-old. Deputies arrested […]
