Josh Peterson

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has made an addition to its most wanted list. Wanted by TBI is Rasheen Idries Greenwood II.

He is wanted by the Clarksville Police Department and TBI for criminal homicide. Greenwood is also wanted in Sumter, SC for attempted murder. If you have information about his whereabouts, call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Greenwood is considered armed and dangerous. There is a $2,500 reward for information leading to his capture. 

The United States House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Wednesday night. 

Tennessee’s representatives in the house vote split along party lines. John Rose, who serves Tennessee’s sixth congressional district, which includes Coffee County, voted against the articles of impeachment. Scott DesJerlais, who represents the 4th congressional district, which includes surrounding counties such as Franklin, Warren, Moore, Grundy, Bedford and Warren counties, also voted against the articles of impeachment. There are five other Tennessee house members who are republicans – all voted against impeachment. Two Tennessee democrats, Jim Cooper and Steve Cohen – voted in favor of the impeachment. 

There will officially be four candidates vying for Coffee County General Sessions judge seat that was vacated by the passing of longtime judge Tim Brock. 

Qualifying for the March 3 primary election are republicans Jason Huskey, Stacy Lynch, Greg Perry and Jess Stockwell – the winner of the primary will effectively win the seat for the remainder of the term, with no democratic candidates qualifying for the election. 

Brock passed away in November at a judicial conference in Nevada. Currently, retired Judge John Damron is serving as a specially appointed judge by the Tennessee Supreme Court. 

Also to be decided in the March 3 primary will be District 8 County Commissioner between Tim Brown and Jeffery Keele. Both have been vying to fill the seat since Emily Howes moved from the district and resigned in July. The County Commission has tried and failed to appoint someone to the seat, despite holding a few votes, all failing to give one candidate the majority of votes. 

Early voting for the March primary begins Feb. 12. To see a full list of elections for 2020, visit this story on our website. https://www.coffeecountyelectioncommission.com/current_elections.pdf

An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agents with the Technical Services Unit has resulted in the arrest of a Murfreesboro man on charges of solicitation of a minor and soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor.

Beginning in October, a TBI Agent posed as a 14-year-old female and 12-year-old female on an online site. An individual began communicating with the undercover personas, engaged in conversations that were sexual in nature, and sent multiple photos of himself. The individual arranged to meet with what he was told were a 14-year-old female and a 12-year-old female, for the purpose of sexual activity. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that identified that individual as Ryan Fitzner.

On Monday, with the assistance of officers with the Franklin Police Department, TBI Agents arrested Ryan James Fitzner (DOB 04/05/1990) and charged him with one count of Solicitation of a Minor and one count of Soliciting Sexual Exploitation of a Minor by Electronic Means. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail on a $300,000 bond.

If you are one of the $2.6 million folks expected to travel Tennessee roadways this Christmas and New Year’s holidays, you can expect to not be slowed down by road construction. 

Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced it is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. There will be no temporary lane closures allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at noon Friday, Dec. 20, through.6 a.m. Thursday, January 2. 

“With 2.59 million motorists expected to travel Tennessee roadways during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, keeping traffic moving and getting motorists to their destinations safely is our top priority,” said TDOT Commissioner Clay Bright. “As always, please wear your seatbelt, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and never drink and drive.”

Except for a few long-term closures which must remain in place for safety, all construction related closures will be suspended during the holiday period.  Workers may still be on-site in some construction zones.  Drivers should obey all posted speed limits, particularly in construction areas.  Slower speeds are necessary in work zones due to the temporary layout of the roadway and will be enforced.  Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums. 

According to AAA, 115.6 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more, with 104.8 million expected to drive to their holiday destinations. In Tennessee, AAA predicts 2.59 million motorists will travel by automobile between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, an increase of 4.4% since 2018.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel.  As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.