Sunday, 31 March 2024
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Saturday, 30 March 2024
Silver Alert issued for missing Nashville man
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 75-year-old Nashville man.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said Ronnie Jones was last seen at around 5 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in the 500 block of Hickory Hollow Terrace. He does not have his cell phone with him and is believed to be wearing a gray shirt, jeans or pajama bottoms, and no shoes.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said Jones may be carrying an orange blanket. He also has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without help.
Anyone with information is asked to call the MNPD at 615-862-8600 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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Friday, 29 March 2024
Gurgaon: 27-year-old IIT grad rams sports bike into divider, dies
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United Cajun Navy calls off search for Sebastian Rogers due to 'safety concerns'
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The United Cajun Navy called off its search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers on Friday, saying it's become too dangerous.
The nonprofit organization, which reportedly specializes in missing person cases and rescue operations, joined the search for the teen missing out of Hendersonville last weekend in response to several calls for more attention to the case.
At the time, volunteers with the United Cajun Navy were already in the Nashville area assisting in the search for 22-year-old Riley Strain, who went missing on March 8 during a fraternity trip. They turned their attention to Sebastian's disappearance after Strain was found on March 22.
“We normally do not deploy twice in the same area, but the outpouring was so strong for us to stay and look for Sebastian (that) we said, ‘You know what? Since we are here, let’s do it,'” Kevin LaFond, Press and Communications Officer with the UCN, told News 2.
The organization, which is working independently from the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, began setting up headquarters at 90 Volunteer Drive in Hendersonville on Monday, March 25. However, the first search slated for Tuesday, March 26 was postponed due to "unsafe weather conditions."
Volunteer search crews made it out for the first time on Wednesday, March 27, with efforts lasting until around 3 p.m. that day. Crews planned to head out again on Friday, March 29 until the United Cajun Navy announced it was calling off the search about 20 minutes before volunteers were set to meet.
In a statement on social media, the organization said the decision to "regroup and pull back" was made due to "increasing safety concerns" and the "upcoming Easter holiday."
"This decision was not taken lightly [and] is made with the safety of all volunteers in mind," the United Cajun Navy wrote. "We want to thank all the volunteers that planned to be out searching today."
They continued by emphasizing that this does not mean the search is over. Sebastian disappeared from his home on Stafford Court more than a month ago on Monday, Feb. 26. Despite massive searches in the first few days, there still has been no sign of the teen.
Sebastian is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants. If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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Tennessee officially designates first state books
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For the first time in state history, Tennessee has official state books.
The Tennessee General Assembly officially passed HB1828, by Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood), which designates 10 different literary works with "historic, social and cultural importance to the Volunteer State" as the first official state books.
The books are:
- "Farewell Address to the American People" by George Washington (1796)
- "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville (1835, 1840)
- The Aitken Bible (1782)
- The Papers of Andrew Jackson
- "Roots" by Alex Haley (1977)
- "A Death in the Family" by James Agee (1958)
- "All the King's Men" by Robert Warren (1947)
- "American Lion" by Jon Meacham (2009)
- "The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote (1958-1974)
- "Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton (2016)
"These books have great literary merit and represent the culture and fabric of the Volunteer State," Bulso said in a release. "Tennesseans have played pivotal roles in American history and the works included in this list and representative of our state's contributions to the country. I encourage all Tennesseans to study the story of this great state and I thank my colleagues for their support of this bill."
The bill was passed on February 22 in the House and on March 25 in the Senate. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee's desk to be signed into law.
Tennessee lawmakers have previously attempted to make the Bible the official state book, but the measure received consistent pushback from both sides of the aisle. Former Republican Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed a law that designated the Bible as the state book in 2016. An effort by lawmakers to override that veto subsequently fell short of the constitutionally required threshold.
Lawmakers last attempted to make the Bible the official state book in 2020, but the measure never made it out of committee. During that time, the governor said he hadn't sought out legislation making the Bible an official state book.
News 2 has reached out to the governor's office for comment.
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Thursday, 28 March 2024
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Tennessee Senate passes bill to make cockfighting a felony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Those who participate in or witness cockfighting could have serious penalties if a bill passed by the Tennessee Senate becomes law.
State senators passed SB1782, which would increase the penalty for participating in cockfighting from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. The bill would also increase the fines for spectating at a cockfight.
Class A misdemeanors can be punished by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail plus fines, but felonies are punished with prison time and steeper fines.
According to Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol), who carries the bill in the Senate, Tennessee has become a "destination" for cockfighting, and cockfighting rings bring people together and see multiple crimes committed during fights.
According to the ASPCA, cockfighting is a "blood sport" that sees two roosters "specifically bred for aggression" encouraged to fight to the death.
"Besides being cruel to animals, cockfighting is closely connected to other crimes such as gambling, drugs and acts of violence," according to the ASPCA. "Bets on the fights can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on the reputation of the breeder’s birds. Attendees can sometimes even purchase box seats the way you would for a sporting event."
Lundberg had similar remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, March 28, citing a recent raid on a cockfight that had illegal gambling, drug use, and prostitution involved.
"Tennessee has become a destination, believe it or not, for cockfighting," he said. "It wasn't long ago in East Tennessee there was a cockfight. It was a pretty traditional cockfight, which means not only were there cocks in the pit fighting, but there was gambling, drinking, drugs, prostitution going on—pretty typical of a cockfight. It was busted because of all the other activities. More than 200 people were snared in that raid; 185 of them were from outside of the state, and the majority of those were from outside of the country. I don't think our economic development needs to be attracting cockfighters to this state."
By increasing the penalty for cockfighting, Tennessee would become the 43rd state to classify it as a felony, according to the ASPCA.
The Senate passed the bill by an overwhelming majority on a bipartisan vote, with only Republican Sens. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma), Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City), Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains), Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) and Speaker Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) against. Republican Sen. Ken Yager (Kingston) abstained from the vote.
The measure is a bipartisan effort, as the House version of the bill is brought by Nashville Democrat Rep. Darren Jernigan. Jernigan's version of the bill is set for discussion in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Tuesday, April 2.
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Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Investigation underway after body found on Mt. Juliet creek bank
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Mt. Juliet Police Department is investigating after a man was reportedly found dead on a creek bank Tuesday.
Police said the man's body was discovered at the bottom of a steep embankment along the creek, near the 15200 block of Lebanon Road.
As of Tuesday afternoon, detectives were still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
The individual has been identified. However, authorities have not released his name at this time.
In a statement provided Tuesday, the police department said, "Our hearts go out to his loved ones."
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Monday, 25 March 2024
Four women arrested for kidnapping, trafficking 5-year-old: Police
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United Cajun Navy will soon seek volunteers to find Sebastian Rogers one month after his disappearance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Monday morning, the United Cajun Navy (UCN) made an update to its search efforts for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who was last seen at his home in Hendersonville one month ago.
UCN, a volunteer disaster response nonprofit, said it will soon need help from the community, but after seeing several people searching and live-streaming their efforts throughout Sumner County without any set plan, UCN is asking everyone to hold off for one day.
“We are asking these groups to stand down 24 hours to allow us to get an organized grid plan of action and proper permissions to search including coordinating with the Federal government to search Federal properties,” the UCN said in a statement on social media. “These areas need to be thoroughly combed in an organized manner, with proper permissions, leaving no stone unturned.”
As of Monday, UCN is working independently of the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. Sumner County Sheriff Sonny Weatherford told News 2 that no one from UCN has contacted his department yet.
UCN officials said Sebastian's father, Seth Rogers, asked for their help following their assistance with then-missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
“On Saturday they [UCN] were involved in a foot search at Rockland recreation area,” said Chloe, a local private investigator aiding the Rogers in Sebastian's case. “Last night, a message from Seth went out to those close to Sebastian’s case informing us that the UCN would now be leading the search.”
On Saturday, UCN deployed drones and canines in the area. On Monday, the nonprofit shared that it will have a small group of search dogs out to narrow down a space in question from Saturday.
This search will not be easy, but it will be successful in the end,” the UCN said in a statement on social media. “Trust the process.”
In the meantime, Chloe said Seth is asking for volunteers to continue canvassing all areas with flyers.
“Seth has been searching every single day for his son,” Chloe said. “He has never stopped. I’m hopeful this support to Seth will bring us closer to finding Sebastian, and take weight off of Seth who is now also injured.”
UCN asked anyone who has been or wants to be involved in the search for Sebastian to message them directly. To sign up to volunteer, visit their website.
Sumner County Commissioner Don Schmit is asking everyone to be respectful of what local law enforcement is saying.
“My concern was for safety,” Schmit said. “They are going on areas they may not be permitted to like private property. This is something our chief deputy of the sheriff's department said even when the search was starting, to please leave the search efforts to the professionals, because none of these people are vetted or anything like that, and they're just going out searching.”
Schmit said it’s important not to forget about the search for Sebastian and asked everyone to stay vigilant.
“Don't let Sebastian take a back seat, keep him front and center, because this is a kid,” Shmit said. “We have to keep this effort going and we cannot let this go cold."
If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office at 615-451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, 15, was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 26 from the Beech area in Hendersonville.
Sebastian Rogers: Description
Sebastian is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair. He was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26 near Stafford Court wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, said the TBI.
AMBER Alert Issued
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) originally issued an Endangered Child Alert for Sebastian on the morning of Feb. 26 as multiple agencies took to the area to look for him.
Based on additional investigative information developed during the search, the TBI issued an AMBER Alert for Sebastian on the afternoon of Feb. 27. An AMBER Alert is issued when there is reasonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, per the DOJ.
Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nashville Fire Department, City of Hendersonville’s first responders, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and Shackle Island Volunteer Fire have assisted in the search for Sebastian.
Who to Contact
If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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Sunday, 24 March 2024
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1 critically injured after shooting reported along Preserve Circle
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) - An investigation is underway after a person was critically injured in a Antioch shooting Sunday morning.
The shooting was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Preserve Circle on Sunday, March 24.
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According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers arrived on scene and located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in critical condition, officials said.
No additional details have been released about the shooting or the suspect(s) involved in it.
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Saturday, 23 March 2024
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Friday, 22 March 2024
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2 Franklin County traffic stops lead to 3 drug-related arrests
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Three people are facing multiple charges after two separate traffic stops in Franklin County ultimately led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine.
According to authorities, an investigation into a morning traffic stop on Tuesday, March 19 resulted in the arrest of Jeremiah Micah Gipson for:
- Manufacture, delivery, or sale of Schedule II controlled substance (meth)
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Tampering with evidence
Law enforcement said they seized 100 pills believed to be fentanyl, 6 grams of a substance believed to be meth, and $2,500 from Gipson as evidence. As of Wednesday, March 20, he is reportedly being held on a $25,000 bond ahead of his April 8 court date.
Then, on Tuesday evening, the sheriff's office said an investigation into another traffic stop led to the execution of a search warrant at a home, which resulted in the following two arrests:
- Travis Aaron Stines:
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
- Introduction of contraband in a penal institution
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Courtney Taylor McGee:
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Failure to maintain lane
According to officials, 75 pills believed to be fentanyl and 2 ounces of a substance believed to be meth were taken from Stines as evidence. Meanwhile, a 2014 Cadillac XTS and 1 ounce of a substance believed to be meth were reportedly seized from McGee.
Authorities announced on Wednesday that both Stines and McGee were being held on $50,000 bonds, with their court dates scheduled for April 8.
"Our Criminal Investigation Division had a successful day yesterday in our battle against illegal drugs in our community...Thanks to the Decherd Police Department for assisting with this investigation," the Franklin County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Wednesday Facebook post.
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Thursday, 21 March 2024
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Wednesday, 20 March 2024
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Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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Nashville's Family Safety Center serving thousands amid long waitlists for therapy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Since opening five years ago, Nashville's Family Safety Center (FSC) on Murfreesboro Pike has facilitated over 55,000 in-person and remote visits for over 7,500 clients who have experienced interpersonal violence. It is the largest family comprehensive justice center in the nation.
Diane Lance, director of Metro's Office of Family Safety, said addressing domestic violence is key to improving to city's overall safety.
“Domestic violence accounts for 48% of all violent crime in the city, so when you’re looking at making a city safer, domestic violence is an excellent place to start," said Lance.
When Metro police are called to a domestic violence situation, Lance said they run a lethality assessment to predict the victim's risk of serious injuries or death. Lance noted 45% of Metro's domestic violence victims come back high-risk and are immediately connected to the appropriate hotline and resources.
The Family Safety Center said strangulation and gun violence are the top two physical danger risks for victims, with over 52% of Metro's victims saying they have experienced situations of strangulation.
At the FSC's five year anniversary event, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell noted the importance of ensuring people who have committed acts of domestic violence, do not have access to a firearm.
The FSC also works with survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse. Lance said as more people learn about the free and confidential resources, the more residents they serve.
“Since we opened this building five years ago, what we’ve really seen is the effect of, 'if you build it, they will come'," said Lance.
There are some logistical challenges that come with the demand.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said their Family Intervention Program at the FSC currently has about 100 people on the waitlist.
Currently, the eight counselors on staff often focus on short-term therapy to stabilize clients and reach more people. While others wait, the MNPD said they're connected to support groups.
For more information on the FSC, click here.
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Monday, 18 March 2024
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Sunday, 17 March 2024
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Saturday, 16 March 2024
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Friday, 15 March 2024
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Lawrence County crews rescue 2 people after truck swept away by floodwater
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- First responders found themselves saving two people who ended up in a flooded Lawrence County creek Friday morning.
Lawrence County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) said units were dispatched at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Friday, March 15 to a report of a vehicle that was swept away from a low-water bridge over Hurricane Creek by floodwater on Gieske Road in the South East Fire District. Initial information from Lawrence County E-911 indicated two people were trapped in the vehicle.
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According to officials, two members of the South East Fire Department and a sergeant from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office were the first on scene, where they navigated through a wooded area and found the pickup truck about 650 feet downstream from the bridge.
The three first responders arrived with limited equipment to find and assist one victim who was trying to make it to shore, but the current pulled the victim underwater. LCFR said the sergeant immediately got into the water and grabbed the victim and then the two firefighters from helped them to shore.
Moments later, two swift water rescue personnel from LCFR arrived at the scene to help rescue the second victim, officials said. One member swam from the bank to the victim and attached a flotation device and safety ropes while the other member deployed safety rope lines and throw bags to them.
LCFR said more of its swift water personnel, as well as a five-person rescue team from the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, arrived to assist with the rescue of the second victim, ensuring that downstream safeties equipped with throw bags were in place.
During this process, the truck had started to drift again and crews needed to get the victim to shore immediately, but the victim was "physically unable to assist with the rescue," so a second rescuer got into the water and helped get the victim to shore safely while personnel on the bank controlled the safety ropes that were attached to the victim and rescuers, according to officials. As a result, the victim was brought to the shore without further incident.
First responders reportedly brought both victims back to the road, where they were turned over to EMS for treatment. There is no word on their conditions at this time.
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Thursday, 14 March 2024
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Wednesday, 13 March 2024
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Missing Missouri Student: Crews search along Cumberland River for clues connected to Riley Strain's disappearance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - The family of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain is still searching for any signs of the 22-year-old days after receiving a call that their son went missing after he was reportedly kicked out of a bar along Broadway.
On Tuesday, March 12, the family joined authorities to search along the Cumberland River, which is less than a half mile from where his phone last pinged.
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So far, boats have searched along the riverbanks trying to find any evidence that could help locate Strain. The Nashville Fire Department said the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was searching in one boat. Meanwhile, a private search crew occupied the other.
The family told News 2 that several folks have reached out to them, which makes navigating the search a bit less daunting. In fact, one of those people was Metro Councilman Jacob Kupin.
“I reached out to the family this morning. I woke up thinking about Riley and extended my offer for any support that the City of Nashville can give to them, that we're here standing by to support and help the search efforts,” Kupin said. “I just hope that wherever he is, we find him soon, and find him safe and healthy.”
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers have sent up a helicopter and had detectives searching on the ground, but there have been no signs of Strain.
Now, surveillance video released by police shows one of the last times Strain was seen. Authorities said the video shows Strain crossing 1st Avenue North to Gay Street in downtown Nashville.
Kupin says it's inspiring to see so many people in the area pitching in to search for the missing student.
“The downtown business owners have started to share video footage with MNPD, so we have a good network of footage to pull from in any incident,” said Kupin. “That network of footage has been used before in apprehending bad actors in situations, so it's nice to see this group of people downtown come together, drop what they're doing, and say we've got to find this guy. Let's see what we can do to share resources for that effort.”
TC Restaurant Group sent the following statement regarding the search for Strain.
"TC Restaurant Group, operator and owner of Luke’s 32 Bridge, is continuing to work closely with the Metro Nashville Police Department to provide security camera footage and any other potentially helpful information to aid in the search for Riley Strain. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones for his safe return."
If you see Strain or have any information about where he may be, call MNPD at 615-862-8600.
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Monday, 11 March 2024
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Convicted felon charged with murder after shooting man multiple times in Murfreesboro, police say
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) - A convicted felon is facing murder charges after being accused of shooting a man to death in Murfreesboro over the weekend.
According to the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, at a home in the 1100 block of East Vine Street.
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Upon arrival to the home, officers located a 23-year-old man — identified as Davion Gates — in the driveway suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest.
Officers rendered first aid to the victim as they waited for Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters and Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services personnel (RCEMS) to arrive on scene, police said.
Authorities reported Gates was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. On Saturday, officials said a person of interest had been taken into custody.
On Monday, March 11, law enforcement announced that the shooter — identified as 44-year-old Corey Lillard Sr. — was arrested.
He has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony possession of a schedule II drug (suspected fentanyl), drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a dwelling for drug use.
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According to MPD, Lillard Sr. is being held in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on $994,000 bond. A hearing is set June 3 in Rutherford County General Sessions Court.
No other information was released.
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Sunday, 10 March 2024
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Saturday, 9 March 2024
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Friday, 8 March 2024
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Stewart County rape case turned over to FBI
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Several weeks after a man was arrested in Texas for multiple child sex offenses in Middle Tennessee, the local charges were dropped so the FBI could pursue federal charges.
Following an investigation into a minor who met a person on social media, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office announced on Feb. 12 that Devin Gideon of Cape Fair, Missouri, was picked up in Texas the week before for various charges, including aggravated statutory rape, criminal responsibility, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Deputies planned to travel to the Lone Star State within a few days and bring Gideon back to to Stewart County.
Investigators believe Gideon met the minor through Snapchat, arranged a meeting with two other adults, drove in from Texas with the adults to meet the juvenile, and brought the juvenile to a motel. Drugs and alcohol were found inside the motel room. After the alleged rape, the three suspects left the victim and the motel.
Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray said a deputy was patrolling the area as the three adults were inside the room with the victim. That deputy took down the car’s tag number, which showed the car was registered to Gideon. Authorities also interviewed the victim and searched motel registration records, leading to Gideon being identified as a suspect.
As of Feb. 12, officials said they were still searching for a woman and another man in connection with the case, but the investigation was still ongoing, with the assistance of the FBI.
Authorities said this was the "second such incident of this nature" that has occurred in Stewart County recently, with deputies arresting a person living in Texas a few months ago.
On Friday, March 8, the sheriff's office announced the charges it brought against Gideon were dismissed last week in order to let the FBI take charge, adding that the FBI served Gideon with warrants as soon as the Stewart County charges were dropped.
According to Gray, the decision was made after the District Attorney's Office, the FBI and the sheriff's office agreed "it was more beneficial for the FBI to take the charges."
Officials said Gideon could have to serve a longer amount of time under federal sentencing guidelines. In addition, the alleged crime crossed state lines, so other charges could be filed as part of this active investigation.
Gideon was reportedly picked up on Monday, March 4 and taken to a federal prison.
Authorities said the charges against the female suspect in the case, Bayleigh Dollison, were served when she was taken into custody in Nevada two weeks ago. However, she will not be brought to Tennessee until Nevada and Texas deal with the charges she faces in those two states.
As of this writing, the investigation into the remaining male suspect is still ongoing.
Meanwhile, Gray urges parents to pay close attention to their children's activities on social media in order to keep them safe.
For a full list of ways to protect your children, click here.
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Thursday, 7 March 2024
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'I was screaming because I couldn't feel my body': Smyrna teen Janae Edmondson testifies about 2023 crash in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A former Middle Tennessee volleyball player who lost both of her legs in a crash while visiting St. Louis last year took the stand Thursday to testify against the man accused of causing the incident.
Janae Edmondson was visiting from Smyrna with her parents in February 2023 to compete in a volleyball tournament. They were walking in downtown St. Louis when an SUV struck Janae and pinned the 17-year-old against a parked car.
Daniel Riley, the man behind the wheel of the SUV, was allegedly speeding in the moments before the crash. Prosecutors claimed that as Riley sped past a yield sign at the intersection at St. Charles and North 11th streets, a Chevy Malibu hit Riley’s SUV, sending the SUV airborne and into Janae.
An accident reconstruction expert testified on Wednesday, March 6 that the driver of the Malibu had no time to react.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged Riley with second-degree assault, armed criminal action, operating a vehicle without a valid license, and two counts of fourth-degree assault. Riley was out on bond at the time of the crash in a pending robbery case, even though he had violated the conditions of his release many times.
Janae entered the courtroom on Thursday, March 7 without her prosthetics, opting to use a wheelchair to show the court the life-altering results of the crash.
She described being hit and the immediate aftermath: "I felt something hit me. It was warm. I was screaming because I couldn't feel my body."
Janae said her mother, Francine Edmondson, attempted to keep her calm and alert while her father, James, applied a tourniquet to one of her legs.
"My mom was holding my face and was saying, 'Don't close your eyes; stay awake.' Don't close my eyes at all. [My dad] was tying something really tight around my leg, I was thinking to myself, 'What's wrong? Why is this so tight around my leg?'" she said. "I eventually stopped screaming. I was just sitting there on the ground, face down, on the concrete. I was thinking to myself, 'What's going on?'"
Janae told the court she became very depressed in the aftermath of the crash. She remembers going to games and activities with friends before the crash changed her life. She planned on going to college on a volleyball scholarship.
She shared that she is still in pain.
“I just got to the point where I was just tired of it. I just felt helpless,” she said.
Janae described having just committed to the University of Tennessee Southern right before the crash happened. She ended up attending Middle Tennessee State University to be closer to home after her injuries. Instead of being the athlete she planned to be, she’s a manager of the volleyball team.
Jurors saw images of Janae playing volleyball on the court before seeing pictures of her practicing her balance in physical therapy. Francine could be seen weeping during her daughter’s testimony. The final photo was of Janae's high school graduation.
The prosecution concluded its questioning after a half-hour of testimony. The defense declined to question Janae on cross-examination.
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Wednesday, 6 March 2024
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Investigators combing through wreckage of deadly Nashville plane crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The investigation into Monday evening’s deadly plane crash in West Nashville digs deeper as the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) examines the wreckage.
The remnants of the plane are now in a hangar in Springfield, being combed over by the NTSB.
Here's what we know from the NTSB's on-site investigation on Tuesday: the flight, which originated in Ontario, Canada, made two stops to likely refuel and attempted a landing at John C. Tune airport in Nashville. Before landing, however, the pilot reported engine and power failure and crashed along Interstate 40, killing all five people, including three children, aboard the flight.
Now, NTSB officials said their mission is to find what exactly failed and work to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Aaron McCarter, an air safety investigator with the NTSB, said the first order of business is reverse engineering -- laying out the plane’s parts on the hangar floor and assembling them in their relative position. He said they’ll move through the fuel system and the engine to determine what caused the loss of power.
McCarter said they're meeting with the manufacturer of both the engine and the airframe Wednesday, and the manufacturer of the propeller Thursday or Friday.
He said they’re considering other factors, as well, including controls, pumps, and plugs.
McCarter said a preliminary report can be expected in about 10 days, followed by a factual report in about six months, and a full analysis and probable cause within a year.
"It doesn’t stop there," said McCarter. "We have the option of putting forth recommendations or safety changes and that’s where the real payoff begins because that’s the stuff that prevents the accidents from occurring in the future.”
After a call for witness evidence, McCarter said his inbox is consistently receiving new pieces of information.
“I’m very, very pleased," said McCarter. "It was pinging all through the night and this morning.”
He's looking a step beyond photos.
"I’m also very, very interested in what people heard," said McCabe. "Some of the accidents I’ve worked on in the past, video tells us kind of what we already know sometimes, but it’s audio that is hugely important.”
If you saw the crash, you should contact the NTSB via email at Witness@NTSB.Gov.
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Tuesday, 5 March 2024
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Tin Roof security guard charged with assault that left bar patron in coma
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A licensed security guard faces an aggravated assault charge after an altercation left a downtown bar patron in critical condition.
Richard Cornelius, 36, of Antioch, has been charged following the Feb. 18 physical altercation with Austin Turner, 26, of Hendersonville. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Cornelius denied Turner entry into Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street.
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Midtown Hills Precinct detectives accused Cornelius of striking Turner, "causing him to fall to the ground unconscious." Turner remains hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
According to a GoFundMe set up by his mother, Turner suffered a skull fracture that led to a subdural hematoma. Turner required an emergency craniotomy and he remains in critical care in a coma.
Cornelius was released on a $25,000 bond.
No additional information was immediately released.
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Monday, 4 March 2024
PM Modi inaugurating incomplete projects for votes: Congress
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Case that inspired TN Missing Children's Day goes 23 years unsolved
JACKSON, Tenn. (WKRN) — As the search continues for countless children missing out of Tennessee, March 4 marks a day of awareness for the families who still refuse to give up.
The day has been known as Tennessee Missing Children's Day ever since 2017, when Jonnie Carter and Rep. Darren Jernigan (D-Old Hickory) created the measure in recognition of Carter's daughter, Bethany Leanne Markowski.
Markowski was only 11 years old when she disappeared on March 4, 2001. According to her mother, she was a kind, smart, sassy kid. “Loved to sing, didn’t want you to watch her, so you had to turn your back while she would sing into a brush and dance,” Carter told News 2 in a 2017 interview.
Her father was reportedly the last person to see Markowski before she seemingly vanished from the Old Hickory Shopping Mall in Jackson. Carter's mother said it was her second visitation with her father.
According to the FBI, which has been involved in the investigation, Markowski went into the mall alone while her father waited for her in the car. “He had taken a nap out in the parking lot… He let Bethany go into the mall, and she’s gone," Carter said.
After about two hours had passed, Markowski's father went into the mall to look for her, but she was nowhere to be found. Unconfirmed sightings have poured in throughout the years, but none of them have turned out to be credible.
It's one of dozens of cases out of Tennessee that have continued to haunt investigators for years. Currently there are 13 unsolved cases in the state where the children have been missing so long, they would now be over 18 years old.
In some cases, the children have been declared legally dead, but their disappearances remain under investigation until they are recovered or their whereabouts are discovered, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
The agency estimates that nearly 500 to 600 children go missing each month — many due to parental abductions or runaways — with about eight to nine AMBER alerts issued each year.
“Whenever we issue an AMBER Alert, those children will remain an AMBER Alert until we’ve located them, regardless of what the circumstances might be,” Shelly Smitherman, TBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, told News 2 in a 2022 interview. “Even if they’re believed to be deceased, we don’t stop looking.”
As of March 4, 2024, there are at least 40 Tennessee children whose whereabouts are still unknown after being reported missing within the last few years, and six active AMBER alerts.
The legislation designating March 4 as Tennessee Missing Children's Day was aimed at bringing awareness to these unsolved cases. Smitherman said it's often the public that helps resolve these cases after seeing a child's face or remembering a piece of information.
“It’s beyond anything I could ever imagine,” Carter told News 2 shortly before the measure was passed in 2017. “I know Bethany would be proud of this.”
Markowski, who would now be 34 years old, was last seen wearing a green shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. She was around 4-feet, 8-inches tall at the time of her disappearance, weighed about 95 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes.
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Anyone who has any information on Markowski's disappearance is asked to contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or their local FBI office. A full list of Tennessee's missing children can be found by clicking here.
The TBI also suggests parents use the “TN KidKit” to document key details about their children such as photographs and identifying factors in case of an emergency. Having that information on hand helps authorities issue alerts faster.
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Sunday, 3 March 2024
Madhya Pradesh CM, ministers to pray at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday
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Saturday, 2 March 2024
BJP nominates former CM Biplab Deb for Tripura West, snubs Union minister Pratima Bhoumik
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3 inmates in custody after escaping from Sumner County Jail
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) - Three inmates are now back in custody after escaping from the Sumner County Jail, officials announced on Saturday.
Sumner County Mayor John Isbell told News 2 the inmates escaped from the jail on West Smith Street around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.
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The Gallatin Police Department identified the suspects as 40-year-old William Rutherford, 29-year-old Kenneth Campbell and 43-year-old Elvis Bush.
Authorities said Bush was captured on Friday, March 1 in a subdivision near Meadowview and was returned to the Sumner County Jail. Bush was arrested on March 11, 2022, for mostly drug charges.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sent out an alert Friday evening stating that one of inmates — identified as William Rutherford — was listed among the state’s “Most Wanted” fugitives. Authorities were offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
On Saturday, March 2 the TBI announced Rutherford was taken into custody in Wilson County by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Lebanon Police Department.
The Lebanon Police Department said officers located the escaped inmate at the Dollar General on 109 North.
According to jail records, Rutherford was arrested on July 5, 2023, for charges of attempted second-degree murder, felon in possession of a weapon, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.
The Sumner County Sheriff's Office announced that Campbell was taken into custody as well on Saturday, March 2. It remains unclear where he was found. He was on arrested Oct. 11, 2023, for theft, felon in possession of a weapon, and numerous drug charges.
All three men are now back in custody. It remains unclear what additional charges they face at this time.
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