Sheriff’s Office Collecting Evidence In Monterey Shooting Incident
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are still collecting evidence related to a shooting that left one dead at the Monterey Waste Management Facility. That includes video, witness statements and all other evidence. The Sheriff’s Office said all evidence will be presented to District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The Sheriff’s Office said the evidence will be […]
Trial Suspensions Create Back Log of 30 UC Homicide Cases
The 13th Judicial District has a back log of about 30 homicide cases awaiting trial with jury trials not reopening until February 26th. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said trials being rescheduled can cause frustration for all parties involved. “The victims in the case are certainly frustrated and the victim’s families because of the delays,” Dunaway […]
Suspects Involved In Friday’s Cookeville Stabbing Identified
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the parties involved in Friday’s Cookeville stabbing on Autumn Avenue have been identified. Dunaway said he is now reviewing the evidence to determine the appropriate criminal charges. The incident resulted in the death of 40-year-old Brandon Lee Threet after a stab wound to the chest. Officers performed measures to try […]
Putnam Courts Limiting In-Person Proceedings
Thirteenth District Chancellor Ronald Thurman has issued an order limiting some Putnam County Court operations until November 30th. The request was sent down Wednesday and filed Thursday. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said only in-person proceedings protecting constitutional rights can be conducted. “Chancellor Thurman’s order does list that there are several exceptions to the prohibition of […]
Dunaway: Strip Searches Must Follow The Law
With multiple strip search lawsuits ongoing across the Upper Cumberland, District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said he expects law enforcement in his service area to follow the law. Dunaway said specific statutes have been passed by Tennessee Legislatures to protect people’s privacy. “No person who is arrested for a traffic or regulatory or other misdemeanor offense […]
