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
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Couple charged with child abuse after drug bust finds their children living in filthy conditions
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
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
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 hostage situation ends after suspect killed by police
A 14-hour standoff ended just after 7 a.m. Friday morning when the SWAT team shot and killed the man who held a woman hostage inside her Covington business. The victim, whom family members have identified as Pam Dean, was able to escape her office after a sniper shot the man who had been holding her at gunpoint since Thursday night. Covington's interim police chief Jack … [Read more...] about Covington hostage situation ends after suspect killed by police
Home owner shot, person detained in Charleston home invasion
A person of interest in an early morning home invasion in Charleston is in custody, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday afternoon. At about 5:45 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Bud Eubanks Road, the homeowner calling to notify police he'd been shot by people who'd broken into his home. He was airlifted to the Regional One Medical Center in … [Read more...] about Home owner shot, person detained in Charleston home invasion
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
A fatal house fire in Drummonds is under investigation. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Tipton County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Patricia Lane at approximately 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene the home was full engulfed. During the process of extinguishing the blaze a body was found in the home. The victim has … [Read more...] about Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an undercover, alcohol compliance check on several Tipton County businesses. Investigators used an informant, under the age of 21, to go into these establishments in an attempt to purchase alcohol. Throughout the investigation, a total of 13 businesses were checked. Twelve of those businesses refused to sell to the underage … [Read more...] about During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
