Retired CPD Captain Killed In Motorcycle Accident Friday
Retired Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning at 50-years-old. Anderson was driving a 2019 Honda Goldwing motorcycle in the area of Buffalo Valley Road near Eagles Landing Drive. The accident involved Anderson’s motorcycle and a dump truck. The Cookeville Police Department responded to the scene at 9:16 a.m. […]
Cookeville PD Investigating Star Motor Inn Death
The Cookeville Police Department is investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman found at Willow Avenue’s Star Motor Inn. Captain Bobby Anderson said police responded to the call Tuesday and discovered Jessica Daniels deceased in her vehicle. “The young lady was sent to Nashville for an autopsy,” Anderson said. “Once that autopsy is complete, we […]
Cookeville And McMinnville PD Working On Possible Connected Robberies
Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said detectives are comparing evidence with the McMinnville Police Department on two armed robberies. November 3rd, Cookeville’s Crown Wine and Spirits was held up by an armed robber. The next night, McMinnville’s Smoke Shop on Sparta Street was also involved in an armed robbery. “We are reaching out to other […]
Cyber Crimes: What To Do As A Parent
As students spend more time online with classwork, the risk of cyber crimes against children increases. The TBI has received more than 450 tips about potential internet crimes against children this year. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said a relationship with your child is the most important part of cyber safety. “You are not able […]
Cookeville PD “Booze It And Lose It” Campaign Starts Friday
Cookeville Police Department will participate in the state’s, “Booze It and Lose It” campaign starting Friday. Increased patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired drivers will run in targeted areas until September 7th. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said the message of the campaign is simple. Do not drink and drive. “We partner with the Tennessee […]
Scam Calls Impersonating Cookeville PD
Cookeville residents: beware. A phone scam working the community over the last 24 hours as someone impersonates Cookeville Police. Captain Bobby Anderson said the caller claims to be Lieutenant James Harris while demanding money and threatening an arrest. Anderson said if you get a call, contact Cookeville Police and verify the caller. “They can call […]
Crimes Decreased In UC Past Month
Crime across the Upper Cumberland during the stay at home order significantly decreased compared to last year. Cookeville Police Department compared crime statistics from March through April from 2019 to 2020. Captain Bobby Anderson said overall, crime decreased by 39 percent. But some specific crimes increased. “Verbal domestics have increased by six percent, and we […]
