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McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

By Echo Day on October 3, 2023

The former teacher charged last month with raping a 12-year-old was arrested for harassing and stalking a teenage victim. And, in a call recorded by police, she told the victim she’s pregnant. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim or any minor other than her own children. On … [Read more...] about McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

By Echo Day on September 28, 2023

The former teacher charged earlier this month with raping a 12-year-old has been arrested for harassing and stalking a teenaged victim. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim from or any minor other than her own children. On Sept. 26, the police department learned McCommon was … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors

By The Leader on September 6, 2023

On Wednesday, officials confirmed a Covington teacher is under investigation by local law enforcement and has been suspended without pay. "The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that Alissa McCommon is currently under investigation by our office," said Sheriff Shannon Beasley. "We would like to point out that this is a joint investigation with the Covington Police … [Read more...] about TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors

Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling

By Echo Day on April 24, 2023

Instead of serving the Town of Brighton, a former alderman is now serving time.  David Boone was convicted of two counts of fondling last month, charges on which he was indicted in June 2021. Boone was elected in November 2020 and was employed at White Station High School with Shelby County Schools at the time of his arrest. He had been an educator for more than two decades. A … [Read more...] about Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling

A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure

By Echo Day on July 25, 2022

A local realtor was indicted this month for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor in her care. Court records show Hannah Brigman, 29, of the Millington area, was charged with two counts each of sexual battery by an authority figure and unlawful sexual contact involving a 13-year-old. Sexual battery by an authority figure is a Class C felony with a 3-15-year range … [Read more...] about A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure

Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims

By Echo Day on July 20, 2021

Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Following are summaries of some of the cases of sex crimes with child victims. Timothy Spencer Landry, 30, was indicted on charges of sexually exploiting a minor, 15 total counts of indecent exposure and two counts each of … [Read more...] about Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims

Several people were just indicted for crimes against children and the elderly

By Echo Day on March 18, 2021

During the March 2021 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury several people were indicted for crimes allegedly committed against children and the elderly. Jason Michael Baber, 32, was indicted for three counts of aggravated child abuse and one count of aggravated child neglect. Court documents allege between May 1 and Dec. 1, 2020, Baber inflicted injury upon a 1½-year-old … [Read more...] about Several people were just indicted for crimes against children and the elderly

Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case

By Echo Day on September 18, 2020

Brandon Wayne Watson will be 74 years old when he’s eligible for release from prison. The 49-year-old was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after being convicted of one count of rape of child and one count of aggravated sexual battery last month. His victim, who was just 7 years old at the time she was assaulted, testified against him at trial but did not speak at his … [Read more...] about Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case

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