A 59 year old Franklin County woman is being held in the Franklin County Jail under a $30,000 bond after being arrested for 3 counts of statutory rape. Janis M. Hill of Wilder’s Chapel Road, Decherd was arrested last week after being indicted by the Franklin County Grand Jury on the charges. The indictments allege that the woman had sex with a boy who was at least 13 years old but under 18 on least three times. The charges were brought to the attention of the sheriff’s department and Investigator Andrea Davidson investigated. According to Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller, the investigation into the case is continuing.
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Franklin County Woman Charged with Statutory Rape
Thin Blue Line Banner donated to Manchester Police
The Manchester Police Department would like to thank Harden Signs for creating and donating the “thin blue line” banner and installing it on the outside wall of city hall as a show of respect for the law enforcement community.
Manchester Police Department says that Harden Signs has been a local business in Manchester for many years and has always worked hard to support their community. All those at the department are sending their prayers for all of the law enforcement agencies and their families that have dealt with unimaginable violence and loss over the past couple weeks.
Brian Harden says that Alderman Cheryl Swann came to them with the idea and they were more than happy to do it. Brian and his brother Jamie just felt like with all that’s going on in our nation with the attacks on our police and first responders that they wanted to donate the banner. Harden says it was Harden Signs’ way of saying, guys we’ve got your back and felt like with local citizens driving by, it would remind them to keep local officers in their thoughts and prayers.
Possible Animal tries to break in Cannon County Home
Just exactly what was trying to break into a Cannon County residence recently is the question that the TWRA is searching to provide the answer for.
According to Cannon County Sheriff Department reports, Deputies were dispatched to a Vanhooser Road on Monday in reference to someone or something trying to break down the back door to the house. The resident stated that something was beating on the door before the call was made.
Upon further investigation, bite marks on the side paneling were visible along with claw marks in several spots along the door. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency were contacted and they came out and took samples for further investigation.
The damage was done to the back door of the house. Scratch marks were visible along the door and 2 pieces of side paneling on the house had been ripped off. Reports indicate a pane of glass had also been cracked on a low lying window.
The investigation is continuing. (WGNS Radio)
Gwyn Reappointed to head TBI
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has announced the reappointment of Mark Gwyn as director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Gwyn, 53, has led Tennessee’s lead investigative law enforcement agency for 12 years. Under his leadership, the TBI has expanded its resources and embraced technology to enhance the agency’s investigating strengths. Gwyn oversaw the creation of a Technical Services Unit that is responsible for high-tech surveillance methods, computer forensics, and investigating internet crimes against children; helped establish the nationally recognized Tennessee Fusion Center which services as a central hub of information sharing between local, state, and federal law enforcement partners; and spearheaded the state’s efforts to combat human trafficking, including the creation of a special unit to investigate cases and train law enforcement officers across the state. “Mark has dedicated his career to making Tennessee safer and his ambitious efforts have helped the TBI become a proactive law enforcement agency. As part of the Public Safety Subcabinet, Mark has helped lead the fight against some of the most serious crimes in our state, including human trafficking, meth production and gang violence and will continue those efforts to further protect our communities,” Haslam said. Prior to his initial appointment as TBI director in 2004, Gwyn led the agency’s Forensic Services Division and served as its Executive Officer. He joined the TBI as an agent in 1988. Gwyn previously served as a patrol officer for the McMinnville Police Department.
Lawsuit Filed in pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
On June 24 Jessica Campos age 28 of Murfreesboro, was killed when her car was struck by a vehicle driven by Garieon Simmons of Decherd.
Authorities were pursuing Simmons after he reportedly stole a Cadillac Escalade from the Coffee County Funeral Chapel on the McMinnville Highway in Manchester. At times Simmons was allegedly traveling on the wrong side of the road including Interstate 24.
The family of Campos has filed a $10 million lawsuit. Campos’ husband, Edgar Campos, filed the lawsuit in Rutherford County Monday through the Law Office of Ivan Lopez and Andrew Love.
The defendants are Simmons, the Coffee County and Rutherford County sheriff’s departments and Manchester Funeral Home and its owner, Tim Kilgore.
Fugitive and Female Arrested in Tullahoma
Andrew Levi Jefferson… Photo of the man is from a previous arrest and provided by the CCSD
On Tuesday, Investigators with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department working alongside Investigators with the Tullahoma Police Department arrested a wanted fugitive from Coffee County.
Andrew Jefferson age 35 of East Moore St in Tullahoma was wanted on at least 11 warrants. Also arrested was Chelsea Lynette Nunley age 28 of Tullahoma with accessory after the fact.
Chelsea Lynette Nunley… Photo of the woman is from a previous arrest and provided by the CCSD.
When Jefferson was taken into custody he was found to be possession of what is believed to be 4 grams of cocaine and allegedly a stolen Taurus 9mm pistol. He’ll face additional charges on those 2 counts.
Jefferson was booked in at the Coffee County Jail, with no court date nor bond announcement at this time. Nunley is being held at the jail under a $10,000 bond and she’ll be in court on August 15, 2016.
No New Information in the Death of Grundy County Woman
Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum says that laboratory reports are still pending in the death of 26-year-old Grundy County, mother Samantha Kathleen Chandler. Although authorities in May had “a strong lead,” Shrum said there have been no new developments or new details to release. No charges have been filed. Chandler’s body was found May 1 about 150 feet off a remote, rural road in an isolated area south of the town of Gruetli-Laager. Some ATV riders spotted Chandler’s body near the area where Ross Creek Road becomes Burkett’s Chapel Road, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The area — consisting of heavily wooded terrain that is crisscrossed with trails and fire roads — is frequented by off-roaders and outdoor enthusiasts. According to a spokesperson for the TBI, agents searched Chandler’s home in late May, but the TBI couldn’t discuss “potential suspects or specific evidence at this state in the investigation.” According to the spokesperson officials are continuing to evaluate the evidence collected from the Chandler home.
Questions Looming about Tullahoma Haastings
The future of the Texas-based Hastings Entertainment chain, which has a store in Tullahoma, is uncertain, but this much is known: if you have a Hastings gift card you only until the end of today to redeem it. All Hastings gift cards expire Wednesday, this is one month after the multimedia entertainment retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Hastings President and COO said last month that the additional financial support of the Chapter 11 process would help the business to continue operation while a buyer was sought. Usually, a chapter 11 is filed for the intent of the owner(s) of said business to pay a business back again over time in order to keep the business afloat. However, one can file it to use standard bankruptcy practices and negate most debt.
Political set for July 14
The Manchester Times and Thunder Radio will be hosting a political forum. The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center, 147 Hospitality Blvd.
Candidates for Manchester School Board, Alderman, Mayor, Tennessee State Representative and State Senate will field questions from moderators about their respective races.
The forum will also be broadcast live on 107.9 FM, 1320 AM WMSRradio.com.
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
5-5:20pm Manchester school board candidates
5:25-5:45 Senate 16th District Democratic primary
5:50-5:55 Senate 16th Republican primary
6:05-7:05 Manchester Aldermen candidates
7:10-7:35 State Rep 47th District race
7:40-8:10pm Manchester Mayor’s race
Manchester man facing Resisting Arrest Charge and More
Hermenegildo Penaloza Vega… Photo provided by the CCSD
The man would not advise who he was, had no identification, no social security number and could not advise where he lived or worked. The subject allegedly physically resisted arrest by trying to hit the deputy. The man also apparently refused to comply with directives, trying to get away and resisted arrest to the point where Deputy Smith had to take the subject to the ground to complete the arrest.
It was later discovered that man’s name is Hermenegildo Penaloza Vega age 38 of Manchester. He was charged with public intoxication and resisting stop-halt-frisk-arrest or search. His bond was set at $100,000 and he’ll be in court on July 25, 2016.
