Tennessee Crime News
Original reporting on arrests, court proceedings, and criminal justice data across all 95 counties.
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Repeat Offender Arrested on Triple Aggravated Assault Charges in Knox County
A man with arrests across multiple Tennessee counties was booked into the Knox County jail Saturday on three separate felony aggravated assault charges.
Multi-Suspect Drug Investigation Leads to Five McMinn County Arrests
McMinn County authorities arrested five individuals following what appears to be a coordinated investigation that netted drug possession, weapons violations, and traffic offenses across the Athens area.
Probation Violation Nets Rhea County Arrest for Repeat Offender
A probation violation landed a repeat offender back in custody Saturday as Rhea County authorities arrested Jonathan Smith on charges that could send him back to prison.
High-Speed Chase Ends With Multiple Reckless Endangerment Charges
A traffic violation escalated into a high-speed pursuit through Shelby County streets Saturday, ending with a suspect booked on nine separate charges including four counts of reckless endangerment.
Sullivan County Deputies Book Nine in Single-Day Sweep
Sullivan County Sheriff's deputies processed nine individuals on Saturday following what booking records indicate was a busy day of enforcement activity across the county.
High-Speed Chase Through Sumner County Ends in Multiple Traffic Charges
Preston Royal was arrested Saturday in Sumner County after allegedly leading police on a pursuit that resulted in charges of evading arrest, reckless endangerment, and driving with a suspended license.
Aggravated Arson Charge Carries Decades Behind Bars for Blount County Man
A Class A felony aggravated arson charge carrying a potential sentence of 15 to 60 years in prison tops the list of charges filed against a Blount County man booked Friday at the county jail.
High-Speed Chase Through Hamilton County Ends in Drug, Assault Charges
Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Chattanooga man Friday following a high-speed pursuit that allegedly involved false imprisonment, drug possession, and multiple traffic violations across the county.
Hamilton County Man Charged With Aggravated Burglary, Assault
Xavier Suggs was arrested and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on Friday, facing charges of aggravated burglary and assault following an incident that occurred earlier in the day.
Knox County Man Jailed on Aggravated Kidnapping, DUI After Wild Chase
James Myers was booked into the Knox County Jail on Friday facing 15 charges ranging from aggravated kidnapping to driving under the influence after what booking records describe as a dangerous pursuit.
First-Degree Murder Highlights String of Violent Felonies in Shelby County Arrest
Richard Gonzalez was booked into Shelby County Jail on 14 charges including first-degree murder, domestic assault, and multiple drug and weapons violations.
Memphis Man Jailed on Domestic Violence, False Imprisonment Charges
Jalin Edwards was arrested and booked into the Shelby County jail Friday on charges of domestic assault and false imprisonment, according to booking records.