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Murfreesboro Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and More
The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted an investigation that led to Kishan Patel pleading guilty to theft, money laundering, and tax fraud.
Patel, 27, owns the Wine Cellar in Murfreesboro. He pled guilty Monday to charges related to theft over $10,000, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and sales tax fraud. Judge Royce Taylor accepted Patel’s guilty plea and set his sentencing for November 28, 2018.
Tennessee’s Revenue Commissioner said, “Most businesses in Tennessee remit the tax dollars they collect from customers. This guilty plea should serve as a warning to those that believe they can get away with tax fraud. Our Department remains committed to prosecuting tax evaders to ensure a level playing field for all businesses.”
The Department pursued this criminal case in cooperation with District Attorney Jennings Jones’ office. Citizens who suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws should call the toll-free tax fraud hotline at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).
The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws, as well as the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. The Department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. During the 2018 fiscal year, it collected $14.5 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $2.8 billion in taxes and fees for local governments.
Deaths Attributed Specifically to Prescription Painkillers Drops in Tennessee
Pill photo by (Twenty20)
It’s a little hard to tell, but Tennessee may be turning a corner on prescription pill abuse.
Although fatal opioid overdoses continue to rise throughout the state, deaths attributed specifically to prescription painkillers dropped for the first time in five years. The 12 percent decrease in 2017 is a rare sign of progress in a state ravaged by addiction.
The shrinking painkiller death toll likely is the result of opioid prescriptions gradually becoming weaker and less common throughout Tennessee over the past five years.
Decreasing prescription overdoses but growing fentanyl deaths illustrates the evolution of Tennessee opioid crisis, as doctors and lawmakers crack down on prescriptions and addicts transition to more dangerous illegal drugs.
Opioid overdoses killed 1,268 people in Tennessee in 2017, according to new state overdose statistics. Fentanyl deaths rose 74 percent in 2016, killing 294, then another 70 percent in 2017, killing 500.
Motorcycle Ride to Memorialize Popular Manchester Man and Raise Money for Charities
Back on June 9 of this year a very popular well-known Manchester man, Jerry Bartlett died in a tragic motorcycle accident near Dalton, GA.
Bartlett is the former pharmacy director at Unity Medical Center (formally Medical Center of Manchester).
Members of the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge #382 and others will be conducting the first Jerry Bartlett Memorial Ride this Saturday at 10am beginning at the Hillsboro Lodge next to the post office. The cost is a donation of $20 per bike and $10 extra for co-riders. Registration starts at 8:30 at the lodge. This is open to the public.
Coffee and doughnuts will be served before the ride and lunch after the ride is complete.
Kenny Barrett tells us more about where the donation goes to:
Temple Baptist Christian School Set to Host Invitational Volleyball Tournament
2018 TBCS Volleyball Tournament – September 13th & 14th
The Lady Eagles of Temple Baptist Christian School will host their annual Eagle Invitational Classic on Thursday and Friday. Featuring 7 varsity volleyball teams and 4 JV volleyball teams from Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia, the E.C. Bailey Gym will be the site of a day of pool play competition on Thursday and 2 double elimination tournament brackets on Friday.
The Lady Eagles will look to defend their varsity and JV titles from 2017. The JV team will play pool play games at 11:45 AM, 3:20 PM and 5:40 PM on Thursday. The varsity Lady Eagles will play games at 1:35 PM and 7:25 PM on Thursday as well. The single elimination bracket play begins at 8:30 AM on Friday morning with the championship scheduled to get underway at 6:30 PM. All games will be held in the E.C. Bailey Gym at Temple Baptist Christian School. Temple Baptist Christian School is located adjacent to Temple Baptist Church at 66 Fairlane Drive in Manchester.
Coffee County Soccer Races Past Columbia
Kyleigh Harner of CHS soccer
The Coffee County CHS soccer team welcomed Columbia to the Raider Soccer Field on Tuesday for a district matchup. In a game you heard here on Thunder Radio, Coffee County dominated possession of the ball in a rough and physical contest. The Lady Raiders were able to keep their composure and score 4 unanswered goals in a 5 to 2 taming of the Lady Lions.
After Columbia went on top 1 nil in the 15th minute, Coffee County answered with a goal from Britny Hernandez in the 30th minute off an assist from Maddy Jones. The Lady Raiders added a 2nd goal in the 35th minute and never trailed again. Kyleigh Harner had the goal for the Lady Raiders assisted by Hernandez. In the 2nd half, Coffee County scored a goal in the 43rd minute when Jenna Garretson converted an assist from Allie Amado and in the 49th minute when Harner scored again on an assist by Garretson to make the score 4 to 1. After Columbia added a goal in the 76th minute, Allie Amado dribbled through the teeth of the Lion defense to score unassisted in the 79th minute. Lucy Riddle finished the night with 7 saves as she made several exceptional plays in net.
The Lady Raiders outshot Columbia 12 to 11 in the match but surrendered 5 corner kicks and 6 free kicks. The win improves Coffee County’s record to 1-0-5 in district play.
The Lady Raiders will return to action on Thursday when they travel to Shelbyville for a crucial district match. Opening kick is set for 7 PM.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Coffee County Middle School Football Holds off North Franklin for Homecoming Win
2018 CCMS football team [Photo by DanasDigital.com/ShannonSmiles.com]
Cole Pippenger scored both Raider touchdowns with one in each half including a run from 49 yards out. Caleb Boothe added a 2 point conversion on the first Raider score as Coffee Middle enjoyed an 8 to 6 halftime lead. Leading 14 to 6 late in the game, Coffee County needed a stop on the Gators after they got a first and goal at the 7 yard line. The defense rose to the challenge to halt North on downs and run out the clock.
Coffee County will hit the road next Tuesday for their final road game of the year. The Red Raiders will take on Warren County in McMinnville. Kick-off is set for 6:30 PM.
Coffee County Volleyball Falls to Warren County
Kiya Ferrell of CHS volleyball
The Lady Raider volleyball team of Coffee County Central High School welcomed non-district rival Warren County to “The Patch” on Tuesday. Looking for a season sweep against the Lady Pioneers, Coffee County committed 28 hitting errors as they fell in 4 sets. The Lady Raiders lost by set scores of 19-25, 23-25, 25-23 and 19-25.
Coffee County was led on the night by Kiya Ferrell. The freshman led the team in aces with 4, kills with 13 and blocks with 4. Keelie Hillis had 7 kills, 2 blocks and 10 assists. Lexi Bryan added 10 kills. Amanda Mukai led the Lady Raiders in assists with 19 and Gracie Pippenger had the team lead in digs with 10.
The Lady Raiders hit the road on Wednesday for an “in-school” match at Oakland. That match will get underway at 1:30 PM. Coffee County is back at home on Thursday when they host non-district rival Grundy County. First serve is set for 6 PM at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action as part of the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series. Our pregame show will begin at 5:45.
Westwood Volleyball Falls in Road Match at Warren County
Anna Johnson of Westwood volleyball serves during Saturday’s match with South Franklin
The Westwood volleyball team traveled to McMinnville on Tuesday for a matchup with Warren County. Facing one of the best teams in the area, the Lady Rockets fell in straight sets to the Lady Pioneers. Westwood lost by set scores of 11-25 and 13-25. Anna Johnson led the Lady Rockets in kills with 6 and added a block and 2 digs. Maddie Sullivan had 5 assists and Lilee Scott had 2 aces at the service line.
The JV Lady Rockets fell in 3 sets. Westwood lost by set scores of 6-25, 25-21 and 8-15. . Zowee Dillard had 2 digs and 3 aces. Allie Sullivan had 2 digs and an ace. Cassie Douglas added 2 digs and Lilee Scott finished with 8 aces.
The Lady Rockets return to the Joel Vinson Gym on Thursday for a match against Tullahoma. That match is set to get underway at 5 PM.
Westwood Soccer Drops Match at Cascade
Returning to the pitch after a huge win on Friday night, the Westwood soccer team traveled to Wartrace on Tuesday for a matchup with Cascade. After exploding for 6 goals on Friday night, the Lady Rocket offense was held in check as they were shut out 4 to 0. Cascade had 2 goals in each half to end Westwood’s short winning streak.
Westwood will be back on the road on Thursday when they travel to take on conference rival Huntland. Opening kick is set for 5 PM.
9/11/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Carl Wilson — Pizza Winner!
Linda Vaughn, 75
Anniversaries:
Brian & Jeana Jarrell, 31