Cookeville PD Seeking Info On Pedestrian Hit And Run
The Cookeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who fled a hit-and-run this weekend. The initial investigation indicates the suspect was driving a black 2012-2013 Kia Optima. The alleged vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Washington Avenue after fleeing the scene. At approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, Cookeville Police […]
Cookeville Police And Fire Dealing With Phone Issues
Cookeville Police and Fire are experiencing issues with phone lines in the dispatch center Saturday morning. Alternative lines have been established as technical teams continue to work on the issue. The numbers to call for Cookeville city fire, police, and utilities are: (931) 319-5834 (931) 783-0407 (931) 783-0427 For emergency medical services, please call: (931) […]
Four Charged With First Degree Murder In Cookeville
Four people have been charged with first degree murder after a Sunday night shooting and robbery on Wildwood Drive in Cookeville. Cookeville Police arrested 20-year-old Issac Sides of Cookeville, 22-year-old Kayla Cowen of Cookeville, 22-year-old Caleb Venable of Doyle, and 20-year-old Haleigh Watkins of Cookeville. The four are being held without bond in the Putnam […]
Cookeville Police Investigating Jackson Plaza Robbery
Cookeville Police are investigating a Friday afternoon robbery at Jackson Plaza’s Party City. A white male in this late 30s entered the store just before 5pm Friday. According to Cookeville Police, the man entered the store and handed the clerk a note demanding money. Although no gun was displayed, the suspect conducted himself in a […]
Snowstorm Of Paper Dumped On Neal Street; Your Help Needed
A snowstorm has repeatedly impacted Neal Street in recent weeks and Cookeville city officials want your help to stop it. “At least a half dozen times, (someone) dumped what we think are wipes along Neal Street and in the vicinity of Neal Street,” City Manager James Mills. “And when I say dumped wipes, it’s hundreds […]
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 […]
45 Helped Through UCHRA-Cookeville Police Program
Social work and police work have been teamed up for over five weeks now in Cookeville and some 45 cases have already been worked. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said he’s been overwhelmed by the programs possibilities. Sayes said a system has been created to help the city keep track of the work […]
How Cookeville’s Pilot Program Could Help Those In Need
A five-month pilot program between Cookeville Police and UCHRA could mean immediate help for people in need. Glen Sayes directs the Substance Abuse Solutions Program for UCHRA. The city wants to contract with SAS for social assistance in the field. Sayes said responding to someone in need of intervention will play out in two different […]
Cookeville Police Searching For Teen
The Cookeville Police Department is searching for a teenager missing since July 19. Amanda Bolden stands 5-4, 135 pounds. She has light brown hair, but when she was last seen it was dyed blonde. According to police, she may have traveled to Sparta or Crossville. If you have any information on Amanda Bolden, please contact […]
Cookeville Personnel Policy Updated
Cookeville City Council approved additions to the city’s personnel manual prohibiting any insignia or decal on city owned-property. The unanimous vote Thursday amended chapter five of the policy. It identifies the only exceptions as city badges and logos as well as the flags of the state and nation. The change came after Council Member Mark […]
