Cookeville Police Increasing Drug Patrols With Bonaroo
Cookeville Police increasing drug enforcement as the Bonaroo Music Festival begins its weekend run in Manchester. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said festival-goers have historically been caught transporting illegal drugs on Highway 111. Winfree said drugs are usually found when someone is pulled over a different offense, such as speeding. “You may have someone either […]
All 14 UC Counties Above State Average In Abuse & Neglect
A report from the Department of Child Services revealed that all 14 Upper Cumberland counties rank higher than the state average in abuse and neglect in the household. Kristi Paling is Upper Cumberland Coordinator for The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Paling said these numbers have been trending upward. She said many of the […]
Algood Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges
A Christmas night traffic stop in Algood resulted in a drug arrest for a McMinnville man. 37-year-old Joshua Mullican arrested after police allegedly found Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Algood Police stopped Mullican on an expired out-of-state temporary tag. After a deeper search, police found an active one-pot meth lab, used drug pipes, […]
Celina Sign Against Drugs Allegedly Installed Under Supervision Of Mayor
A sign condemning drugs that was placed outside of a low-income housing development in Celina Wednesday has been removed. It read “To drug dealers and dope heads, this is not Amsterdam, this is Celina Tennessee. We will put you in jail.” Attorney Jeff Jones represents Highlands Residential Services which owns the property where the sign […]
Sheriff Farris To Work On Drug Issues With Border Patrol And Sen Hagerty
Senator Bill Hagerty has invited Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris to join an expedition to the US Mexico border. Farris said the purpose to see first hand what issues the country faces when it comes to drug trafficking. “It’s going to be sometime toward the end of March or first of April,” Farris said. “I […]
Adult and Teen Challenge of the UC Keeps Growing For Over A Decade
The Adult and Teen Challenge of The Upper Cumberland has worked for 12 years this week to help with life controlling addictions. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said it all started in a rented facility in Gainesboro with only six students. McLauchlin said the faith based program kept growing and led them to Livingston. “When we […]
UC Overdoses Following State Trends, Numbers Climbing
The Upper Cumberland continues to see climbing numbers of drug overdoses, according to experts. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said that fentanyl is the driving force behind most of the overdoses. Lane said that law enforcement sees traces of the drug in almost everything. “Drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine,” Lane said. “They said they’re […]
Clay County Pajama Walk Promoting Youth To Stay Substance Free
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has given a pajama theme to its annual walk to support sobriety. This Saturday, all residents have a chance to take part and promote healthy choices for Clay County’s youth. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the driving message of this event is to show young men and women they have to […]
Safe Teens At Home Begins With Communication
School ending means more idle and alone time for teens, but experts say that can lead to dangerous habits. Being alone in the home presents teens with more opportunities to get into medications and alcohol in the home. Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said that the most important thing parents can do to […]
New Directives For Handling Cash Within Livingston PD
The Livingston Police Department has new directives for property procedures related to seized cash and evidence. The directive came down from Police Chief Greg Etheredge who worked on the changes over the last two months with MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton. Barton presented the procedure changes to the Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen […]
