TWO CROSSVILLE MEN ARRESTED AFTER HALLOWEEN NIGHT BURGLARY ON SLEEPY HOLLOW
I kid you not.
Two Crossville men were taken into custody late Halloween night following a reported residential burglary on Sleepy Hollow Lane in Cumberland County.
According to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office incident reports, deputies responded to the property at approximately 7:27 PM on October 31, 2026, after the homeowner spotted suspicious headlights and a flashlight inside his home. He had been alerted earlier in the evening by a neighbor who noticed the garage door and his Jeep’s doors were left open.
Arrests and Charges
Deputies arrived on the scene and detained two suspects: Michael Shane Anders (42) and Jerrell Wayne Jackson (43).
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Michael Shane Anders faces multiple charges, including burglary, theft of property, possession of burglary tools, manufacturing/delivering/selling or possessing methamphetamine, and tampering with evidence. He is being held on bonds totaling $32,500.
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Jerrell Wayne Jackson has been charged with burglary and theft of property, with bonds totaling $11,500.
Both suspects are scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on November 30, 2026.
Investigation & Recovered Property
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Stolen Goods: Authorities searched Anders’ maroon Chevrolet Blazer parked on the property and recovered stolen items belonging to the homeowner, including a guitar with an American flag design and a collection of Hot Wheels toy cars valued at roughly $500.
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Drugs and Tools: Deputies also discovered approximately 8.79 grams of a crystalline substance field-testing positive for methamphetamine, which Anders allegedly attempted to discard under a vehicle. A pry bar believed to have been used to force open the garage door was also recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.
The recovered property was successfully returned to the owner, and the investigation into additional missing items remains ongoing.
