The daughter of Wayne County Sheriff has been arrested on charges of aggravated statutory rape.
A shooting has been reported on Wednesday evening at a Lawrence County residence.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriffs Department units were dispatched on Wednesday evening to a Lawrence County residence on Weakley Creek Road in reference to a shooting.
Reports indicate that an altercation occured where one person was shot before the gunman turned the gun on himself.
Both indivuals have been lifeflighted for medical treatment where at this time no further details have been released.
Columbia Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating suspect wanted for first degree murder.
According to the Columbia Police Department they are seeking assistance in locating forty-year-old Benjamin Jermaine Sowell, who is wanted for First Degree Murder in the September 4th shooting death of Michael Shea Boyd.
Anyone with additional information that may assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division of Columbia Police Department at 931-560-1670, Columbia Police Department Dispatch (24 hours) at 931-388-2727, Maury County Crimestoppers at 931-381-4900, or Columbia Police SAFE Tip Email to SAFETips@ColumbiaTN.Com.
GOOD NEWS TO REPORT: Trisha has been located, and is SAFE.
The TBI are always thankful for the community support that's out there in working to locate missing children!
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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted a missing person alert for the state of Tennessee.
An ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT has been issued for 10-year-old Trisha Luttrell on behalf of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. She has a known medical condition.
Trisha is 4’5”, 64 lbs. with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen Sunday in Shelbyville wearing a black shirt, jeans, and slide sandals with pink and silver mermaid sequins. There is known known direction of travel.
If you have seen Trisha or have information about her whereabouts, call the Bedford County Sheriff's Office at 931-968-3232 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Lawrence County Firefighters were dispatched to a house engulfed in flames on Wednesday night.
According to reports Lawrence County Firefighters were dispatched to Revilo Road on Wednesday night in reference to a structure fire.
Crews arrived to discover the house completely engulfed in flames where reports indicate that the home is believed to be abandoned.
Photo Credit: WLX.
The 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force released the following information:
Lawrence County Emergency Crews have been dispatched to a wreck that has left hundreds without power.
Reports indicate that a semi truck has struck a utility pole on Lexington Highway where medical personell are on the scene along with Lawrenceburg Utility System crews.
No injuries have reported, and anyone traveling in the area are advised to use caution.
Photo Credit: Tennessee River Valley News
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Family reports that James Murphy has been found safe.
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Missing Columbia woman has been found alive, and has been reunited with family.
Iron City woman request help in locating missing uncle.
According to, Melissa Yoder, her uncle, James Murphy, has not been heard from since the beginning of September.
The family is concerned, they just want to know that he is safe and alive.
If anyone has any information they can contact the family or local authorties.
Family ask for help in locating missing Columbia woman.
According to the missing woman's sister, Guadaulpe Lozoya, her oldest sister Sandra Thompson (Lozoya) is currently missing, and hasn't been heard from since September 17th.
The sister reports that the family has reason to believe Sandra has been hurt or is in danger after the last time they spoke with her she asked for help with getting out of a bad situation.
The family did send money for a bus ticket which unfortunately the money was never picked up, and since then no one has been able to get a hold of Sandra.
Sandra Thompson is hispanic, 5 feet tall, around 130 Ibs, and has hazel eyes.
A missing person report has been filed with the Columbia Police Department, and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
Hardin County Sheriffs Deputy was tragically killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.
The body of missing Summertown man has been located according to Sheriff's Office.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriffs Office the body of missing Summertown man, Dustin "Dusy" Wyrick has been located.
At this time the circumstances surrounding his disapearance, and death are still under investigation.
The Lawrence County Sheriffs Office have extended their condelences to family, and friends.
Anyone with information regarding this case is advised to contact the Lawrence County Sheriffs Office.
Congratulations to the Loretto High School Band!
Lawrence, Wayne, and Giles Counties can expect another round of storms, some strong, late this afternoon into the evening.
Rain should be moving out of the area overnight and Wednesday morning with sun and cooler temps forecast for the remainder of the week.
Investigator Gary Mills has been honored
Heavy rains on Monday caused some flooding in parts of Lawrence County.
The first photo is of Summertown Market ,and the second photo occurred on Hudson Road in Lawrence County.
Photo Credit: Tennessee River Valley News, Rachel/ Tennessee Valley Weather.
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Breaking News: Emergency crews have been dispatched to the Cypress Creek Wastewater Plant with reports of male subject being trapped after falling into a wet well.
At this time no further details have been released.
Florence Alabama Police Department release a traffic alert regarding motorcyclists performing their annual Trail Of Tears Memorial Ride.
"Traffic Alert
Thousands of motorcyclists are performing their annual Trail Of Tears Memorial Ride early this afternoon through the City of Florence and will be here between approximately 1:00PM - 2:30.
They will be traveling from Florence Blvd to HWY 20 via Cox Creek Parkway and Veterans Dr. Please take alternate routes if possible during this time. -1499"
A Lawrence County amish man has been arrested on rape charges.
According to reports Emmanuel Miller, 37, who is a member of the amish community was arrested on Tuesday by the Lawrence County Sheriffs Office.
Miller has been charged with 3 counts of incest and 3 counts of rape of a child where he is being held in the Lawrence County Jail without bond.
Lawrence County authorties are investigating a fatal hit and run that occured on Tuesday.
Lawrenceburg Now has just captured photos of a funnel cloud attempting to form as it drops down from the clouds in Lawrenceburg before dissipating back into the skies.
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office searching for armed and dangerous attempted murder suspect
Investigators stated Kelby Dwight Pettus, 38, shot another man during an argument.
The victim was airlifted from the scene and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Sheriff’s Office describes Pettus as 6′ 2″ tall, and weighing 190 lbs.
Anyone with information on his location or the shooting is asked to call the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 760-5757.
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The City of Loretto Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a Resolution of Respect and in Memory of Walter Charles “Chuck” Doerflinger in their meeting this evening.
Chuck served the City of Loretto for over 45 years as City Judge and City Attorney. A plaque in memory of Chuck which hangs in the City Hall Lobby was also unveiled.
Breaking News: Patricia Ann Pero has been safety located.
Lawrenceburg Police Department announced shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday that Patricia Ann Pero, a resident of the Keestone Senior Communiy had been safely located.
Patricia has been found alive near the Turnpike in Henryville where she is currently being evaluated by Lawrence County EMS.
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Lawrenceburg Police Department issued a BOLO on Tuesday night for a woman who may be confused.
Please be on the lookout for Patricia Ann Pero. Last seen on foot in the area around Keestone Assisted Living (Kennedy Street area). She was last seen around 4:30pm, and may be confused. Possibly wearing a white blouse and jean shorts/pants. Any contact please call Dispatch at 931-762-0450 or Dial 911.
The World Health Organization are monitoring another variant of the Coronavirus known as "MU."
Teen charged with Capital Murder
Lawrence County man found guilty of attempted first degree murder for abuse of baby Addilyn.
Pulaski Tennessee Police Department need the public's help in identifying the individual in the surveillance photos.
If you have any information contact the Pulaski Police Department at 931-424-4404.
