Cookeville Police Hiring School Patrol Officers
The Cookeville Police Department looking to hire school patrol officers. Captain Brent Anderson said the police department has had school patrol officers and crossing guards for several years, providing them to all schools within the city. Anderson said school patrol officers basically serve as crossing guards. “They arrive at the school in the morning and […]
Cookeville Police Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program awarded the Cookeville Police Department accreditation status for the third consecutive cycle. Sergeant Logan Shrum said the program awards accreditation to departments every three years. Shrum said to receive accreditation the department has to follow 164 accreditation standards that are set by the program. Shrum said the accreditation goes […]
Cookeville Man Accused Of Child Porn
A Cookeville man arrested Wednesday on 14 felony counts related to a child pornography investigation by Cookeville Police. 64-year-old Roger Burroughs booked into the Putnam County Jail on $425,000 bail. The investigation began in February when Cookeville Police received a cybertip about Burroughs being in possession of child pornography. A search warrant executed June 28. […]
Baxter Police Chief Says New Distracted Driver Law Will Be Priority
Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said a new distracted driving law that goes into effect Monday will be a priority for enforcement. The Eddie Conrad Act increases the number of points that can be charged to a person’s driving record if they are pulled over for being distracted by a cell phone. Holmes said people […]
Multiple Police Agencies Gather In Putnam County To Train For Major Emergencies
Multiple police agencies across the region gathered at Monterey’s Heritage Academy on Tuesday to train for emergencies like active shooting events. Captain Darrin Stout of the Cookeville Police said 12 agencies were present for the training. Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Fentress county represented the Upper Cumberland at the event. Stout said the training allowed for […]
One Juvenile Killed In Friday Shooting At West End Park, Suspects At Large
One juvenile killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. Cookeville Police responded around 4:05pm Friday afternoon to the park located just west of Willow Avenue. Police found two juveniles with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Cookeville Regional, where one was pronounced dead. The suspects remain unidentified and at large, according […]
Cookeville Police Ask For Tips In Bob’s Body Shop Burglary
Cookeville Police are seeking any information on car parts and electronics stolen from Bob’s Body Shop over the last few weeks. The timeline of when the goods were stolen remains a question mark. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the items were discovered to be missing this week but it is believed they were […]
Cookeville Police Respond to Vandalism In City Parks, Have Lead In Dogwood Park Vandalism
Cookeville Police will be increasing their presence in city parks over the coming weeks following multiple vandalism incidents. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said police are increasing their drive-throughs in parks as well as increasing patrols. Leonard said after reviewing cameras in the area, police are following up a potential lead in the Dogwood Park Labor Day […]
Sheriffs Department & Cookeville Police Looking To Question Man
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department and Cookeville Police are asking for your help in finding a man for questioning. 33-year-old Luther Glass stands 6-0, weighing 130. He is a black man last seen wearing a grey shirt and carrying a red backpack. Glass was last seen leaving the Cookeville square, walking south on North Washington […]
Cookeville Police Department Seeking Citizens to Help Keep Kids Safe
Cookeville Police Department is looking for citizens ready to help keep kids safe for School Patrol positions. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said that members of the School Patrol act much like crossing guards. The responsibilities of the School Patrol include helping manage traffic as well as seeing children safely across the street and around vehicles. “But […]
