Jackson Man Arrested For Threatening Elected Official
A Jackson County man arrested Friday, charged with threatening an elected official. The TBI began its investigation in July at the request of District Attorney Jason Lawson. 62-year-old Lester Clouse jailed Friday. The case allegedly involves retaliation for a past action according to the TBI. Clouse booked on $50,000 bond in the Jackson County Jail.
DeKalb Man Arrested For Soliciting A Cookeville Minor
A DeKalb County man faces felony charges of Solicitation of a Minor by Electronic Means after sending inappropriate messages to a Cookeville minor. 41-year-old Jeffery Edward Dawes arrested Thursday after being located by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. A complaint to the Cookeville Police Department alleged Dawes was sending sexually explicit photos, videos, and messages […]
Putnam Man Arrested At June Meeting Said Officers Escalated
The man arrested at June’s Putnam County Commissioners Meeting said the Sheriff’s Office escalated the situation leading to his arrest. Tyler Strode charged with assault against a first responder, disrupting a public meeting, and resisting arrest. Strode, along with several members of local Democratic organizations, attended Monday’s County Commission meeting. The Putnam County Young Democrats […]
PCSO Arrests Three Men Following Search Warrant Yielding Firearms And Narcotics
Three men arrested Thursday in Putnam County on drug related charges following a home search by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with a search warrant investigated a home in the Candyland area between Cookeville and Algood. 38-year-old Deon Larkins, 31-year-old Skylar Powell and 26-year-old Christopher McCathern charged for numerous crimes. Officials found firearms and […]
New Directives For Handling Cash Within Livingston PD
The Livingston Police Department has new directives for property procedures related to seized cash and evidence. The directive came down from Police Chief Greg Etheredge who worked on the changes over the last two months with MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton. Barton presented the procedure changes to the Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen […]
Carjacking Arrest Made In Monterey, Two Vehicles Stolen
A carjacking suspect made his way to Monterey in two stolen vehicles before being arrested Tuesday. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the suspect Noah Hill wrecked a Kentucky stolen vehicle before hijacking a vehicle and forcing a woman to drive him to the McGugins Shell in Monterey. Farris said this is an example to […]
Crossville Man Arrested For Alleged Capitol Riots Connection
A Crossville man was arrested in Cookeville Thursday for connections to the U.S. Capitol riots about two months ago. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Middle District of Tennessee Office, FBI agents apprehended 28-year-old Bryan Wayne Ivey. Ivey is set to make an appearance before a U.S. Magistrate judge in Nashville later today. According to an […]
Two Arrested On Drug Charges After Monterey Traffic Stop
The Monterey Police Department arrested two men Wednesday night after a traffic stop yielded drug paraphernalia. A vehicle light law violation lead to a consensual search by Police Officer Andrew Neff. According to the police department, 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales and items commonly used in illegal drug sales were found in the […]
Arrest of Cookeville Man Wanted For Felony
Cookeville Police arrested 31-year-old Landon Clark Friday morning for felony warrants related to domestic violence. Clark was reportedly armed inside his home on Whitson Chapel Road. Cookeville Police had information that Clark was accompanied by children. Out of precaution, Putnam County and Cookeville police established a perimeter to ensure safety. The situation was resolved peacefully […]
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 […]
