Area News

SHERIFF’S DEPT. K-9 OFFICERS MAKE MULTIPLE DRUG ARREST Multiple drug-related arrests were made this weekend by the sheriff’s department following investigations in the Elmwood and Hogans Creek communities. The investigation began when K-9 Officers Sgt. Ridge Long, Sgt. Junior Fields and Deputy Jake O’Neal went to houses in the two communities in an attempt to…

GORDONSVILLE MAN ‘ON THE RUN’ ARRESTED IN OKLAHOMA A Gordonsville man who fled from police because of pending charges is to appear in general sessions court in October. During the August session of the grand jury, a sealed indictment was returned charging Benjamin Lambert, 44, with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The…

MAN FACES CHARGES IN CHESTNUT MOUND BURGLARY A man faces burglary charges for allegedly taking more than $10,000 worth of items from a residence in the Chestnut Mound community. John A. Elrod, 40, Lebanon, is charged with aggravated burglary and theft over $10,000. Elrod allegedly broke into a residence located on Cookeville Highway, taking medications…

TBI CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO BODY FOUND IN LANCASTER The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) probe into the death of a Smyrna man discovered in the Lancaster community in June continues. The victim, Cameron Wilson, 19, was discovered laying beside the railroad tracks off Seabowisha Lane on a Sunday morning by a man going fishing. According…

SHERRY’S RUN TO HONOR SM. CO. COUPLE (Sherry’s Run, a Wilson County benefit, is being held in honor of a Smith County couple.) You don’t have to spend much time with Todd and Diane Smith to see what quality has gotten the couple through the recent string of trials they have faced together: joy. Todd…

ALEXANDRIA MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES A traffic stop in Carthage led to multiple drug charges. The investigation began on August 7 when sheriff’s department Sgt. Junior Fields stopped a white 2013 Volkswagen Jetta on Myers Street for a window tint violation. “Upon searching the vehicle 15.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine, .08 grams of crack cocaine,…

FOUR FACE CHARGES – METH FOUND Two sheriff’s department drug investigations resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine and resulted in charges being filed against four individuals. The first investigation led to the arrest of three individuals. The investigation began when K9 officers Sgt. Junior Fields and Sgt. Ridge Long stopped a vehicle driven by Tyler…

HOMICIDE CASE SUSPECT BACK IN JAIL One of three suspects who face charges in connection with the murder of a South Carthage man is back in the county jail. In May, James M. Burns, 44, Greenbrier, was indicted by the grand jury for accessory after the fact in the death of Jason Taylor Neusse, 43.…

SCHOOLS GET POSITIVE ASSESSMENT Three Schools Achieve ‘Reward’ Status Smith County schools have accomplished “Advancing” on the 2019 TNReady report compiled by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). The latest results re-assures parents students have access to quality education at the local level. For school system employees, the latest TNReady results should be a source…