Police Accredited For 6th Straight Year, Deep Dive Required
The McMinnville Police Department now accredited for a sixth straight year. Administrative Lieutenant Stewart Whitman said the department must adhere to strict guidelines set by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation program. Whiteman said the process involves a comprehensive review of files and on-site interviews to verify that officers are meeting specific operational requirements. “Well accreditation […]
McMinnville Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
The McMinnville Police Department accepting applications for the Citizen Police Academy, set to return this September. Detective Sergeant Katelyn Neal said the academy gives residents behind-the-scenes access to a police officer’s work. Neal said participants will get insight into jobs, such as crime scene processing and narcotic investigations. Neal said the academy allows the police […]
McMinnville Police Officer Is THSO Technician Of Year
A McMinnville police officer honored as the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Technician of the Year for completing the most child car seat inspections in the state. Master Patrol Officer Mark Mara said the award is proof that the Car Seat Coalition is working as it should. Mara said the coalition is a partnership between McMinnville […]
Free Child Seat Check In McMinnville Saturday
A free chance to get your child safety seat checked in Warren County Saturday. The McMinnville-Warren County Child Passenger Safety Coalition will be checking seats from Noon until 2pm at McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center. Local police and other agencies will be on hand to check the security and installation. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office estimates […]
Long Holiday Weekend Brings Emphasized Warnings Against Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is even more of a concern this year with New Year’s celebrations expected to occur on Friday, Saturday, and even Sunday nights. McMinnville Police Department’s Mark Mara said that in order to keep everyone safe, it’s important to plan ahead with your celebrations. “It’s discouraging because it doesn’t matter if they’re caught by […]
McMinnville Police Focusing Patrols On Speeding Over Holiday Season
McMinnville Police increasing patrols in areas that experience a high number of vehicle accidents over the holiday season. Patrol Officer Mark Mara said a recent double casualty wreck just outside the city limits caused the department’s emphasis on safe driving. “Most of the crashes that we are having directly involves speed, and because of that […]
McMinnville Opens City Hall and Police Department in Downtown
McMinnville has opened its City Hall and Police Department all in one location on East Main Street. Mayor Ben Newman said nearly everything residents need will be available on the first floor and the outside teller window. Newman said with moving, the people using city hall, the police department and city court will benefit McMinnville’s […]
McMinnville Police Chief Retires After 9 Years
McMinnville Chief of Police Bryan Denton announced his retirement Tuesday night after nine years. Denton’s final day will be December 31st after spending 40 years in law enforcement. Denton said he hopes to leave the city with enough time to fill his position. “I wanted to make sure there was enough time to do that […]
Schemling’s New Trial Denied By State Court Of Appeals
A man convicted by a Warren County Circuit Court jury of multiple drug charges lost his appeal to the State of Tennessee Court of Appeals. Todd Alan Schemling accused a McMinnville Police Officer of official misconduct and the trial court erred in sentencing him among his ten appeal claims. Schemling wanted his 2018 conviction on […]
