Tennessee Crime News
Original reporting on arrests, court proceedings, and criminal justice data across all 95 counties.
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Probation Violation Lands Anderson County Woman Back Behind Bars
Anderson County authorities booked Melissa Compton into jail Monday on charges she violated the terms of her probation, marking her fourth arrest recorded in local databases spanning three East Tennessee counties.
Domestic Assault Arrest Part of Multi-Defendant Hamblen County Case
A domestic assault charge carrying up to six years in prison landed a suspect in Hamblen County jail alongside three co-defendants facing charges from probation violations to aggravated assault.
Second-Degree Murder Charge Filed Against Chattanooga Man
Gabriel Boykins faces second-degree murder charges in Hamilton County, one of Tennessee's most serious felonies carrying potential sentences of 15 to 60 years in prison.
Four Arrested in Jefferson County Incident Including Aggravated Assault
Jefferson County authorities arrested four individuals in connection with an incident that resulted in charges including aggravated assault and failure to appear, according to booking records from Monday.
Knoxville Prostitution Arrest Highlights Growing Drug Crisis Downtown
Jessica Chavis was booked into Knox County Jail facing charges of prostitution, drug possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia as part of a broader enforcement sweep.
Multi-Suspect Incident in Roane County Results in DUI Arrests, Trespassing Charges
A weekend incident in Roane County resulted in multiple arrests on charges ranging from driving under the influence to aggravated criminal trespass, highlighting ongoing concerns about impaired driving and property crimes.
Sex Offender Registry Violation Lands Sevier County Man in Jail
William Boyd was arrested and booked into the Sevier County jail Monday on charges of violating Tennessee's sex offender registry requirements, according to booking records.
Shelby County Arrest Spree Includes High-Speed Chase Endangering Lives
Noreaga Carter was arrested on charges of intent to evade arrest by automobile with risk of death, part of a massive law enforcement sweep in Shelby County that included murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking charges.
Multi-Defendant Drug Sweep Nets 19 Arrests in Sumner County
A sweeping law enforcement operation in Sumner County resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals on Monday, with charges spanning drug trafficking, financial exploitation, and probation violations.
Aggravated Burglary Charge Filed Against Chattanooga Woman
Hamilton County law enforcement officers arrested a Chattanooga woman Sunday on felony aggravated burglary charges, according to booking records.
Knox County Man Jailed on Multiple Assault, Burglary Charges
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Allen Wood on multiple felony charges Sunday evening, including three counts of aggravated assault and aggravated burglary, according to booking records.
Aggravated Burglary Charges Filed Against Knox County Woman
A Knox County woman faces serious felony charges after her arrest over the weekend on accusations of aggravated burglary and theft of property, according to jail booking records.