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Last week Coffee County deputies responded to a structure fire in Lakewood Park on Enfield Drive in Beechgrove.
The owner noticed smoke coming from the kitchen and then they saw flames. He advised that he and his wife went outside due to fire spreading quickly.
The owner advised the property was total loss.
New Union Volunteer Fire Department responded to extinguish the structure fire.

A 44-year-old Shelbyville man was arrested early last year for two counts of attempted child rape and two counts of solicitation of a minor. William “Gregg” Maupin pled guilty in federal court last week to trying to solicit sex from a minor.
Maupin was arrested during an undercover operation following a lengthy investigation.
According to a news release, Maupin’s arrest came after investigators learned of a suspicious posting on Craigslist via an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The Shelbyville and Winchester police departments, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation all assisted in the investigation and sting operation.
As a result of pleading guilty in federal court, Maupin is now awaiting sentencing and at a minimum faces 10 years in a Federal Prison with a maximum of up to life and a fine of up to $250,000.

What started as legislation to tackle Tennessee’s crumbling infrastructure and compensate for loss of gas tax revenue from more fuel efficient vehicles now may also help the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Bill Moore, former chief engineer for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, said funding these transportation projects is another way of helping Tennesseans.
“They’ve identified 962 projects from Memphis to Mountain City that need to be constructed to keep Tennessee competitive,” Moore said. “A lot of these are bridges that school buses can’t even cross, the fire trucks can’t cross them, because of the weight limitations.”
The word “IMPROVE” in the plan’s name stands for “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy.” And although it would help fund the state’s $10 billion backlog in road projects, the legislation has some opponents who argue it doesn’t include enough tax cuts for everyday Tennesseans.
The bill would cut food taxes by 20 percent and lower property taxes for some.
The IMPROVE Act includes a property tax credit for qualifying low-income residents and veterans with disabilities. Shelley Courington, advocacy director at AARP Tennessee, explained why that’s important.
“These are the folks who, the trustees say, are bringing in pennies to pay their property taxes,” Courington said. “So, this is such a great benefit to them and really will help some of our most vulnerable citizens stay in their homes.”
Moore said something must be done to get the state out of a dangerous cycle of disrepair plaguing many of its roads and bridges.
“TDOT is basically on maintenance mode – there’s not enough money coming in to build any new projects across the state,” he said. “So, this is extremely important.”
The state estimates that the gas tax increase would cost the average Tennessee family an additional $5 a month, while reducing the food tax would save them $7 a month.

A teacher’s aide in Marion County has been charged with a crime involving a student.
Jenny Price was charged with assault on a minor after she allegedly bit a small child. She was booked into the Marion County Jail and was released on an undisclosed bond. She is set to appear in court on May 10, 2017.
The incident happened at South Pittsburg Elementary school on April 13, 2017.

On April 20, 2017 area law enforcement (Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and Manchester Police Department) teamed up to crack down on narcotics more particularly methamphetamine.
39 people were arrested on indictments and state warrants throughout the county for various charges, including drugs. More arrests are scheduled.
Investigators and deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s department and investigators and officers with the Manchester Police department continue to work countless hours attempting to help make our county a much safer and hopefully drug-free place to live in.
Those arrested so far:
Alvin R Brandon- 2 counts of Schedule II drug violations and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
Samuel D Keith- Schedule II drug violation
Sandra B Perry- Schedule II drug violation
Jack J Hill- Schedule II drug violation
Rhonda Cargile- unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
Robert D Jones- Schedule II drug violation
Tommy L Harmon- 2 counts of Schedule II drug violations
David L Honea- Schedule II drug violation
Bonnie J Griffy- Schedule IV drug violation
Brittany Toombs- Schedule II drug violation and contraband in a penal institution
Aaron Cox- Manufacturing/delivering/possession of a controlled substance
Mandie Underwood- Promotion of manufacture
Clint A White- Promotion of manufacture
Tiffany D Trobaugh- Schedule II drug violation
Matthew D Hogan- 2 counts Schedule II drug violations
Chelsea J Thurston- Schedule II drug violation
Jennifer M Fuqua- Schedule II drug violation
Shannon M Arnold- Schedule VI drug violation
Ralph E Arnold- Schedule VI drug violation
William Wilson- Schedule II drug violation
Charles Garvin- Schedule II drug violation
Connie G Powers- Manufacturing/delivering/possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear twice
Robin Frame- Violation of probation
Joseph Holland- Violation of probation
Gerald Mullins- Driving on revoked/suspended 3rd offense, habitual motor offender and aggravated assault
Tiffany Johnson- Schedule II drug violation
Pamela Morris- Capias/Bench warrant
Steve Warren- Violation of probation
Eric Corrigan- Child support attachment
Zachary Bryson- Violation of probation
David Mayton- Child support attachment
Kendall Keasling- Child support attachment
John Hodge IV- Child support attachment
Coty Jacobs- Schedule II drug violation
Duane Anglin- Schedule II drug violation
Nicholas Johnson- Schedule II drug violation
Meagan Meyer- Schedule VI drug violation
Tyler Sircy- Vandalism
Tony E Brinkley- Aggravated burglary and theft of property
All persons listed are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Early Saturday morning the Coffee County Communications Center received a call from Gabriel Abdul-Haqq, advising he had a juvenile with him that was missing from Logan County, Kentucky.
Manchester Police officers located the man and the juvenile in the parking lot of a business on the Hillsboro Blvd.
During police interviews the juvenile stated that around April 15th, 2017 Abdul-Haqq came to Kentucky with his stepmother and brought her to Tennessee. The unnamed juvenile stated that on Monday, April 17, 2017 that Abdul-Haqq allegedly had unprotected sexual contact with her. The juvenile also claimed that this happened two more times.
Gabriel Tariq Abdul-Haqq Age 25 of Indianapolis, IN was charged by Manchester Investigator Jonathan Anthony with 3 counts of statutory rape and adult contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His bond was set at $160,000 and his court date is May 9, 2017.

Area law enforcement is needing your assistance locating Billy S. Dykes. We reported earlier this month that Dykes is wanted for aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and violation of order of protection.
Dykes, is believed to be armed and is considered dangerous. He has also apparently made specific threats toward law enforcement.
Dykes, is 32 years-old and his last known address was in the Boynton Valley area in Coffee County. He is 6’5” around 205 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.
Dykes, who was last seen on Barksdale Lane near Bedford Manor Apartments in Shelbyville earlier this month after his ex-girlfriend and her children escaped after she says Dykes was attempting to force her to drive to Manchester.
If you know the whereabouts of Billy S. Dykes please call the Shelbyville Police Department at 931-684-5811. If you see him in Coffee County please the Communication Center at 931-728-9555.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and its investigators are attempting to identify a male subject. He is believed to be involved in what was allegedly an attempted robbery at S&W Market on Wednesday, April 19th.
If anyone has information regarding the man’s location or his identity you are asked to call Investigator Nick Watson at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (931) 962-0123.