A recent drug bust had led to child abuse charges for one Tipton County couple. Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley said when investigators and the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a home on Old Memphis Road last week, they not only found drugs and $30,000 in cash, they also found four children in conditions they called "filthy." The children, aged 13 and under, … [Read more...] about Couple charged with child abuse after drug bust finds their children living in filthy conditions
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County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
The Tipton County Legislature passed a $152.9 million 2022-23 budget Monday night that includes raises for county employees, money for a new animal control facility and the same property tax rate as last year. Law enforcement employees with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are receiving a $4,000 raise, which will be between eight and 11 percent, depending on the employee's … [Read more...] about County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
Wyatt Earp's owner Adam Kelley pleaded guilty to theft after more than two years of legal troubles, the Tennessee Department of Revenue announced Tuesday. In March 2020, the Tipton County Grand Jury indicted Kelley on 59 total counts of theft, false sales tax returns, failing to file a sales tax return and money laundering. The charges include Theft Over $250,000, a Class A … [Read more...] about Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
Mason’s former police chief, officer face second round of indictments
Mason's former police chief and a former police officer were indicted this week in Tipton County for falsifying timesheets and, effectively, committing payroll theft. Vatisha Barken, who led the department for a year, and Samuel Sutton, who worked for her, were charged with official misconduct. Sutton was also charged with theft under $10,000. The pair was indicted in Fayette … [Read more...] about Mason’s former police chief, officer face second round of indictments
Former TCSO evidence custodian indicted for selling department-owned vehicle to friend
A former Tipton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was among those indicted this week. Daniel William Jacobs, 32, of Covington, was indicted by the grand jury on charges of attempting to use his position as a deputy to obtain a vehicle the sheriff’s office was supposed to auction to the public. As the TCSO's evidence custodian, it was Jacobs' job to list vehicles on GovDeals.com, … [Read more...] about Former TCSO evidence custodian indicted for selling department-owned vehicle to friend
Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
A survey conducted by The Leader shows local voters are most concerned with public safety and the state of education. The survey also showed many voters are concerned about infrastructure and workforce development as Blue Oval City begins to take shape. “It’s not surprising to see that Blue Oval is a big priority for our voters,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We know it’s … [Read more...] about Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death
A Drummonds woman has been charged with the 2021 death of a four-year-old in her care, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday evening. Tammy Wilkerson, 52, of Milton Road, was indicted by the Tipton County Grand Jury for murder and child abuse. The child was in Ms. Wilkerson's care at the time when they were fatally injured. The four-year-old, who has not been … [Read more...] about Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death
Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue
Covington police are looking for help from the public in solving two shootings that took place Saturday night. One of them ended the life of 32-year-old Ralph Alexander of Brighton. Chief Donna Turner said officers were dispatched to Stevens Avenue, in northern Covington, at 9:30 p.m. after a shooting had been reported. They found a blue Ford Mustang crashed 500 feet into a … [Read more...] about Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue
