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Manchester Police Officer Daryn Gadeken reported to a one car accident just before 11 A.M. Saturday morning at 160 Fredonia Rd. Upon Gadeken’s arrival he found Terry Holiday injured and trapped in his 2005 Volvo. The man had to be extricated through his sunroof. Holiday advised he may have had a seizure, something he had not had in several years. He was transported to Unity Medical Center for treatment.
Upon on further investigation of the scene Holiday’s vehicle left the roadway hitting a driveway tile and the striking a utility pole, breaking it in half as the Volvo came to rest on the passenger’s side.
Duck River Electric had to cut off the power off while repairs were made.

A Moore County man has been arrested on child pornography charges.
According to Moore County Sheriff’s Department reports, Ernest Stafford, 52, was indicted on a Class B felony charge of sexual exploitation of a minor, and arrested on Friday, April 22.
After receiving a report from the Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC), Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Detective Shane Taylor began an investigation based on the information received.
The report states that ICAC was acting upon a cyber tip that someone had uploaded more than 44 images of child pornography to a Dropbox account on the internet. The IP address used to upload the images was registered to Stafford, according to the report.
According to Taylor’s report, the investigation revealed that Stafford was engaging in the distribution of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography via an online storage account with Dropbox.
Stafford was arrested Friday after the grand Jury met and returned a true bill. He is being held on a $50,000 bond pending a circuit court appearance on May 20.

Manchester Doctor, Jay Trussler is the newest member of the Coffee County Ambulance Authority.
Trussler was recently approved by the Coffee County Commission to replace the authority’s former physician, Dr. David Florence.
Trussler is a practicing physician in Manchester, specializing in family medicine, and currently serves as chairman of the Medical Executive Committee at Unity Hospital.
Other members include Authority Chairman and County Commissioner Mark Kelly, Commissioners Tim Stubblefied, Diane Argraves and Missy DeFord.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has informed Coffee County Road Superintendent Benton Bartlett that the bridge over Crumpton’s Creek on Cat Creek Road must be closed for repairs. A bridge evaluation report requires the bridge be closed after notification. Bartlett says the bridge will be closed on May 9 and remained closed until repairs are complete.
Closure barricades will placed at each end of the bridge so that the barricades and bridge are visible.
We’ll keep you updated on the progress on Thunder Radio and WmsrRadio.com.

On Tuesday Tullahoma Police started an investigation that someone had broken into White Laundry at 405 West Carroll St. Investigator Tyler Hatfield states that a male subject allegedly stole coins and other property from the business. Hatfield also claims that the man vandalized the business. Hatfield states in the arrest warrant that the man was arrested and attempted to give a false name by claiming to be his brother and was arrested. Tullahoma Police also claim in the arrest warrant that Richard William Trimue age 34 of Limbo Dr Hillsboro admitted that he gave them a false identification.
According to a Tullahoma Police report by Officer Shane White, the owner of the business, Howard Eads, stated that someone picked the lock of the office door and then went through some cabinets in the office. Trimue is accused of taking two money bags and a bucket of quarters. All of the break in was caught on video surveillance.
Trimue was charged with Violation of probation, 3 counts of burglary, 3 counts theft of property, vandalism and criminal impersonation. Bond was set at $28,000 and he is set to appear in court on May 5, 2016.

A drug take-back event has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
The event is sponsored by the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition and area police and the sheriff’s department.
Disposal sites are Walgreen’s in Tullahoma, 700 N. Jackson St., and First Vision Bank in Manchester, 2134 Hillsboro Blvd.
The public is invited to bring in unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter and/or veterinary medications for proper disposal.
For more information call 931-570-4484.

The Tennessee Department of Education announced Wednesday it is terminating its contract with Measurement Inc., due to several missed deadlines. Measurement Inc., was responsible for the TNReady test. In a release, the department said all school districts were still waiting on some testing materials for third through eighth grades to arrive. Officials said some 2 million testing documents had yet to be shipped. The announcement was made at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. High school testing will continue as planned, but the state is suspending part two of TN Ready tests for third through eighth grades. The state is working on finding a new vendor for next year. Earlier this year, the TNReady test was changed from an online test to a paper test after the system crashed on what was supposed to be the first day of testing.

Big V Properties will be sponsoring a Grand Re-Opening for the Whispering Pines shopping center on 2161 Hillsboro Blvd in Manchester, TN on Saturday April 30, 2016 from 11 AM until 3 PM, rain or shine.
The event will feature free face painting and balloon animals, music, food, sidewalk sales, prizes and a cruise-in. In addition, there will be sales and specials at all the center stores. For example, Sportsman’s Corner is offering a Bait, Cast Rod and Reel for only $69, Zaxby’s is offering $.99 nibblers all day, Manchester Chill will be giving away color changing chill cups, free with purchase while supplies last and there will be many other great give-aways and deals.
The shopping center, owned and managed by Big V Properties of Florida, NY and Bristol, TN, has had many exciting changes this year including a new Tractor Supply and Sportsman’s Corner and a new Zaxbys. With these three new tenants, and the opening of Lazy Dayz and Manchester Chill the shopping center is fully leased.
Thunder Radio will be broadcasting live from the event on Saturday so be sure and stop by.

A Tullahoma man was arrested April 25 for assaulting a Roosevelt Street resident.
Justin Adam Crutchfield, 26, of Cumberland Avenue was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated burglary following the alleged incident.
According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Mickey Blanton, Crutchfield broke into the residence and began to strangle the female at the residence. She told the officer that she was awaken with the man on top of her and threatening her life and choking her. He also allegedly struck her several times in the stomach. He then left the residence and according to the officer’s report, the woman had red marks and scratches on her neck. The Coffee County Ambulance Service personnel checked the woman out to make sure she was ok.
After warrants were obtained for Crutchfield, Coffee County Sheriff Capt. Danny Ferrell later found the man and arrested him on the charges. He was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a $35,000 bond. He is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court. (Tullahoma News)

Derrick Nathan Harr, 26, of Decherd was arrested April 20 after he was indicted by the April term of the Coffee County Grand Jury on rape charges.
This was a four count indictment. He was charged with two counts of statutory rape and two counts of aggravated statutory rape.
The indictment, which was presented to the Coffee County Grand Jury by Manchester Police Investigator Butch Stewart, alleges that Harr had sex with a female who was younger than 18 years old while he was serving as manager of the Manchester Hardees. The indictment alleges that he used his status as manager while she was employed at the restaurant. “He used the position of trust to accomplish” the sexual act with the girl.
The alleged incident allegedly occurred during August 2015 and occurred in Coffee County. The indictments claim that Harr was at “least 10 years older” than the girl at the time of the act.