Police Use Tactical Vehicle To Arrest Cookeville Man Thursday
Cookeville Police Department used its tactical rescue vehicle Thursday morning to arrest a suspect on sexual exploitation charges. Investigators executed a criminal court indictment for 37-year-old Emery Dean Hannah at a residence on North Washington Avenue. The department utilized its Special Weapons and Tactics team because the suspect was known to possess firearms. Upon arrival, […]
Cookeville Considers Purchase Of Two Police Vehicles
The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said the Police Department needs to replace the two totaled vehicles. “Right now, those officers are […]
Crackdown Reducing Illegal Parking Around Tech Campus
The Cookeville Police Department says increased efforts have reduced the number of Tennessee Tech students illegally parking around the campus. And police plan to continue that message as the spring semester begins. Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the department has constantly monitored public streets around campus to address illegal parking. Austin said the crackdown […]
Cookeville Man Arrested After Waffle House Shooting
A Cookeville man arrested following a shooting at the South Willow Avenue Waffle House Tuesday morning. 40-year-old Derrick J. Brown allegedly shot a 21-year-old male in the abdomen after a verbal altercation in the parking lot just after midnight. Investigators say that after shooting the victim, Brown fled on foot. The victim was transported to […]
Tech Reminding Students About Illegal Parking In City
Tennessee Tech is reminding students not to park illegally on public streets around campus, after growing issues around Cookeville’s downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. The Cookeville Police Department has recently enhanced parking enforcement efforts due to the growing issues. Tennessee Tech Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the university has an open line of communication with […]
South Maple School Zone Added At Highland Rim Academy
Cookeville is adding a new school zone on South Maple Avenue and on England Drive to slow traffic and improve safety at the new Highland Rim Academy location. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said traffic has picked up in that area since Highland Rim moved. Winfree said adding a school zone will make student drop-off […]
Cookeville Enhancing Parking Enforcement Around Tech
Growing issues of Tennessee Tech Students illegally parking on public streets have led the Cookeville Police Department to increase parking enforcement around campus. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city has received several complaints from residents, businesses, and motorists about students parking illegally. Students seem to be focused on 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets […]
Arrest Made Related To Cookeville Cemetery Vandalism
An arrest has been made in relation to the vandalism that was discovered last week at the Cookeville City Cemetery. In a statement from the Cookeville Police Department, the department did not release the name of the individual, but did identify the individual as a juvenile. The juvenile allegedly knocked over and damaged an estimated […]
Cookeville Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A Cookeville man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor. According to the Cookeville Police Department, 40-year-old Ronald Smith had possession of child abuse material. After receiving a cybertip, the Cookeville Police Department assigned the investigation to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). A search warrant was obtained for Smith’s Cookeville […]
National Night Out Tuesday Helps Build Bond With Residents
Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said Tuesday’s National Night Out serves as a way to build relationships between police and the community. Winfree said he also wants the community to respect police officers for more than just someone who pulls you over when you do something wrong. “People need to see us not just as […]
