On 5-9-17 officers responded to a drug overdose of a 16 year old at 136 Frontier Drive, Smyrna, TN. The 16 year old was found to be unresponsive and was transported to the ER. The 16 year old never recovered and passed away a few days later. Through an investigation it was revealed that three…
One suspect was charged with sex trafficking of a 14-year-old runaway Friday outside a Smyrna hotel, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Clifford Hawkins, 66, of Raspberry Lane in Smyrna was charged additionally with attempted rape, sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, said arresting Detective Andre’a Knox. The girl ran away…
UPDATE: Names of victims released in unrelated shootings The victim in the shooting outside Sam’s Sports Bar has been identified as Daniel Lee McCracken, 34, of Battle Creek Michigan. The shooting victim in the Hancock Street shooting has been identified as Darnell Lamar Mayer, 48, of Nashville. The investigation, into both shootings, is still on-going….
A son was charged with attempted first-degree murder of a man shot early Saturday off Mona Road, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Tuesday. Son Christian Curtis, 19, was accused of shooting a 26-year-old Lebanon man whose name is not being released at this time, said Detective Josh Anderson. The victim remains hospitalized. Christian Curtis…
Over the past month and a half, a group of burglars have been using crowbars to gain entrance into at least eight Nashville businesses stealing cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes. In at least six of the break-ins, the suspects were all wearing all black hoodies, pants, gloves, shoes and masks. The burglaries have been well-planned…
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Nashville Police officers responded to Bullseye Gun Gear & Pawn, 130 Shelby St., in reference to a panic alarm and possible theft. Upon arrival, employees of the business had six male subjects detained in the parking lot. The individuals were then taken into custody by MPD officers….
On January 24, 2018 at approximately 3:45 PM Nashville Police responded to the 100 block of Arnold Lane near Rutherford Blvd in reference to a domestic situation. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect’s father who informed them his son, Andrew Tennyson, 29, was making threats inside the home with a loaded AR-15 rifle…
On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at approximately 6:00 pm, Nashville Police Officers responded to a call of an unresponsive person near the railroad tracks close to the intersection of Old Salem Road and Patterson Avenue. Upon arrival a white female was found deceased in a tent. She has since been identified as Valerie Jane Schneider…
Gregg Hawkins’ wife, daughters and brother want justice for his murder and appealed Monday for information to solve the case three years ago Tuesday. Hawkins, 53, of Nashville was fatally shot Oct. 16, 2015 at Mona Boat Ramp on Jefferson Valley Road. He was fishing with his adult daughter, Brandi, who waited in the boat…
UPDATE FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Teams of law enforcement officers are diligently searching for two fugitives who escaped Wednesday from the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Dewayne Halfacre, 43, of Lynchburg and Jonathan Baxter, 28, of Nashville were being sought by teams of law enforcement officers. “It’s a very active investigation,” said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh….