A Munford man has been charged with first degree murder and arson after a fire on East Drive Tuesday morning. Munford Police Chief Randal Baskin said firefighters were dispatched to the home at approximately 4 a.m. and found an elderly man dead in the yard. The man has not been identified by police. Police have charged 51-year-old Jonathan Rieben with first degree murder and … [Read more...] about Munford man charged with murder, aggravated arson after fire on East Drive
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Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests
A sex offender compliance check operation conducted Wednesday resulted in 11 arrests, the district attorney's office announced. The multi-agency effort named Sex Offender Operation Compliance Driver (SO OCD) targeted sex offender compliance in Tipton County and cities of Atoka, Brighton, Covington and Munford. The agencies participating in the initiative include the 25th … [Read more...] about Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests
Munford police searching for missing 13-year-old
The Munford Police Department is currently searching for a missing 13-year-old named Jacob Chilton. His grandmother, Linda Raymer, said he was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday and was wearing gray sweatpants, a white shirt, and high top Jordans. Jacob is a white male, 5'7" tall and 150 pounds. He has blue eyes and curly brown hair. Mrs. Raymer said her grandson may be … [Read more...] about Munford police searching for missing 13-year-old
Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for driving on a revoked drivers license
Mason Mayor Emmit “Dwayne” Gooden was arrested early Monday morning and charged with driving on a revoked license. While traveling southbound on Hwy. 51 at 2 a.m., a Munford police officer pulled him over because his driver side brake light was out. He was notified Gooden had two license revocations. Gooden was arrested and charged with a DUI in Shelby County in March … [Read more...] about Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for driving on a revoked drivers license
Suspect shoots themselves on Marshall Road following reported domestic dispute
Police in Munford are investigating an apparent suicide attempt that followed a domestic disturbance. According to Munford Police Chief Randall Baskin, Atoka police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. The alleged suspect was located at a residence on Marshall Road in Munford. "When the officers approached they heard a gunshot," Baskin said, noting someone familiar with … [Read more...] about Suspect shoots themselves on Marshall Road following reported domestic dispute
Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
When Gov. Bill Lee ordered Tennesseans stay at home on Thursday he also provided local law enforcement agencies with the authority to decide how they'd enforce it. After a Zoom call with Tipton County's sheriff and police chiefs Friday afternoon it's clear: They don't want to have to cite or arrest you, they just want you to stay home and use common sense. "Let there be no … [Read more...] about Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
Investigators say Matthew Bogenschneider shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door
According to an affidavit filed in Tipton County General Sessions Court, Matthew Bogenschneider thought someone was breaking into his Munford home and he shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door. Officers with the Munford Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 12:32 p.m. last Thursday and found Sonwineski, 29, in the front yard at 302 Bass Ave. … [Read more...] about Investigators say Matthew Bogenschneider shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door
Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
Atoka and Munford have again been ranked amongst the state's 50 safest cities. In a new study released by Security Baron Thursday, Atoka was ranked the 8th safest city and Munford 22nd. The organization said it uses FBI crime statistics from 2016 and 2017 to determine trends in public safety and couples those with demographic information to complete its ranking. "It takes a … [Read more...] about Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
