Covington fourth grade teacher Alissa McCommon has been arrested following an investigation into sex assault allegations. She has been charged with rape of a child, which is unlawful sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant or the defendant by a victim, if the victim is between 8-13 years of age. She faces 25 years in prison if convicted. There have been numerous … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested, charged with rape of a child
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TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors
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
Curtis Ray Watson’s case bound over to the grand jury, bond denied
RIPLEY – The man accused of raping and murdering a Tennessee Department of Corrections administrator and leading police on a five-day manhunt was in court again Wednesday, the judge binding his case over to circuit court. Nine witnesses took the stand to corroborate the timeline of events, place him at her house on the West Tennessee State Prison compound and provide a motive … [Read more...] about Curtis Ray Watson’s case bound over to the grand jury, bond denied
Manhunt underway for an escaped inmate who killed TDOC employee
Local authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning and is a person of interest in the murder of a Tennessee Department of Corrections employee Wednesday. TDOC identified the inmate as Curtis Ray Watson, who turned 44 Wednesday. He is described as a white male, 5'11", 180 pounds with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a … [Read more...] about Manhunt underway for an escaped inmate who killed TDOC employee
