Algood And Cookeville PD Partner For $2M Radio System Upgrade
Algood and Cookeville Police Departments worked together to get an almost $2 million grant for new radio equipment. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the P-25 system has been recommended for years for law enforcement and emergency services. Armour said the grant will cover about 121 radio systems across both departments. “So whenever we have […]
Algood PD Requesting Public’s Help On Reported Missing Cookeville Man
Algood Police seeking the public’s assistance on a Cookeville man reported missing Sunday. Allen Jimerson, a black male in his 40’s, was seen last Tuesday at Lane Avenue. Deputy Chief Bryant Swallows said Jimerson’s phone was last pinged near Fisk Road over the weekend. “That was on the 15th of January, and he drives a […]
Cameras Returning To Algood Police Vehicles After Council Approved Purchase
Cameras are returning to fleet vehicles of the Algood Police Department for the first time in some four years. The Algood City Council approved the purchase of seven cameras. Police Chief Dale Armour said past gear became outdated, and work on this year’s budget shined light on the need. “It gives accountability to the officers, […]
Algood PD Continues Work To Address Speeding Complaints, Sees Some Improvements
Algood is continuing to address complaints from residents when it comes to traffic concerns. Police Chief Dale Armour said that the department’s work had started to address concerns even before a town hall meeting on the subject last month. “We are getting some complaints in some areas,” Armour said. “And when we put up the […]
Algood Residents Voice Speeding Concerns Across Town
Algood residents gathered at city hall Tuesday night to voice their concerns about speeding and reckless driving. Residents from streets all across Algood said they feel unsafe in their neighborhood because of the issue. Residents from Old Walton Road, Cooper Road, Quinland Lake Road all had the same issues with drivers going over the speed […]
Algood Police Diffuse Dangerous Suicide Attempt
Two Algood police officers diffused a potential suicide attempt involving a young man on Tuesday. Officers Matthew Tyree and Kyle Meyer were observing traffic around 5:30 Tuesday morning when a young man bloody with self-inflicted cuts approached them with two large pocket knives. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the officers were able to disorient […]
Speedway Sponsoring Algood PD, Trinity Church Food Drive
Speedway has partnered with the Algood Police Department and Trinity Church for a local food drive Saturday. Patrol Commander Lieutenant Bryan Whitefield said this is the first Pack-A-Cruiser food drive for the department. Whitefield said the idea was brought to him. “I got an email from the Speedway Corporation back last December,” Whitefield said. “And […]
Algood Drug Take Back Initiative Saturday
The Algood Police Department is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative Saturday, no questions asked. Officer Elena Neff said people will most commonly flush away their unused prescription drugs or just leave them at home. “At that point these drugs find their way into the wrong hands, so whether by misuse, abuse, or theft,” Neff […]
Algood Police Identify One Suspect In Kidnapping
Algood Police have identified a suspect and issued a warrant for a suspect in the last week’s Algood Manor kidnapping. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the suspect is wanted for kidnapping, four counts of aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Police are currently trying to identify two other suspects involved. “We are requesting […]
