Sheriff/TBI Asking For Help In Finding Cumberland Teen
The TBI renewed its request for public help in finding Cumberland County teen Bryson Farr, missing since May 30. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department said the search for the 16-year old teen included listing Farr on the Missing Children of Tennessee website. Farr is described as being five feet, four inches tall and weighing 105 […]
Overton Man Jailed For Online Child Exploitation Charges
An Overton County man faces multiple felony charges after a joint investigation revealed he allegedly solicited child sexual abuse material from minors across the country in exchange for money. The TBI said 22-year-old Tristan Hicks of Overton County arrested following a coordinated effort between the TBI Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and the Fairfax County, […]
Search Underway For Wanted Crossville Arson Suspect
The TBI is searching for a Cumberland County man indicted on an arson charge following a February fire in Crossville. The TBI said 32-year-old Robert Fox Jr. was identified as a suspect after an investigation into a fire on the 100 block of Tennessee Stone Road. The agency began its investigation on March 1 after […]
Reward Offered For Armed Pickett County Murder Suspect
The TBI added a suspect in a fatal Pickett County shooting to the state’s Most Wanted List. 38-year-old Jesse Wayne Phillips wanted for second-degree murder in connection to an incident that occurred Wednesday on the 1000 block of Parker Road. A $2,500 reward being offered for information leading to Phillips’ arrest. Phillips reportedly driving a […]
Authorities Identify Missing Crossville Man In White County
Authorities identified skeletal remains found in the DeRossett community of White County as Michael Andrew Feustel of Crossville. District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway said in a press release that the remains were discovered in a wooded area along Crossville Highway near Bon Air on April 5. The investigation began after a local resident found […]
Arson Investigation Class Coming To Algood
Algood will bring together local fire officials over the next two days for a free arson investigation class taught by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Fire Chief David Judd said it is a two-day class for police, fire, and EMA employees throughout the region. Judd said the class is an introductory course that covers the […]
Putnam Fire Calling Fatal Baxter Fire An Accident
Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he believes a house fire that claimed the life of a 79-year-old Baxter resident was an accident. Hicks said firefighters entered the burning structure through a window and extracted Mildred Wade in just 14 minutes after receiving the initial page. He said he believes this was an accidental […]
Putnam Resident Dies In House Fire; TBI Assisting
A Putnam County resident died in a house fire Thursday night off Walnut Road. Both the Putnam County and Baxter Fire Departments responded to the fire around 9:20pm. The report included a victim inside the building. A crew entered the house through a window and removed the individual from the fire. After medical personnel initiated […]
Overton Commissioners Approve $1.3 Million Lawsuit Settlement
The Overton County Commission agreed Monday night to a $1.3 million settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit. Jonathan Mark Hargis died while in the custody of the Overton Sheriff’s Department in 2021. County Executive Steven Barlow said the settlement would be the best way to protect the ten county employees impacted by the lawsuit. “We […]
UC Expert: Better Communication Leading To Awareness Of Trafficking
A local human trafficking expert said more communication is leading to greater public awareness of the issue. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported an increase of more than 400 percent in calls and tips to its human trafficking hotline. WillowBend Farms CEO and Co-Founder Sarah McKinnis said communication between agencies is key to spreading awareness. […]
