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CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN INDICTED FOR ARSON; T.B.I. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP
A Cumberland County man is facing an arson charge following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and authorities are now turning to
INVESTIGATION INTO MISUSE OF FUNDS AND RESOURCES AT CUMBERLAND UTILITY DISTRICT RESULTS IN TWO INDICTED
A blistering investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has uncovered widespread misuse of funds, equipment, and facilities at the Cumberland Utility District, culminating in the
LAKE TANSI POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS THE LOSS OF PATROLMAN JOHN NESTERUK
The Lake Tansi Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the passing of Patrolman John Nesteruk, the agency announced. Nesteruk
PUTNAM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER PERMANENTLY DISBARRED FOLLOWING MISAPPROPRIATION OF CLIENT FUNDS
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Putnam and Cumberland County attorney James Nathan Hargis, effective June 18, 2026. According to websites such as
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN APPEARS IN COURT TODAY ON 14 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE BY AUTHORITY FIGURE
A few days ago, 3B Media News reported on the arrest of Eric Brown, as well as his list of charges. But recently, a Cumberland
CHARGES UPGRADED TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN FATAL HARRIMAN ALTERCATION
Charges have been officially upgraded to second-degree murder for two men accused in the fatal beating and choking of a Harriman man last month. Charles
MONTEREY BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY; MORE ARRESTS POSSIBLE
A weekend home burglary has led to the arrest of a suspect following a multi-county investigation, with authorities warning that more charges could be on
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
The Rockwood City Council and city staff are scheduled to meet this evening, Monday, June 22, for a packed session focused on finalizing the upcoming
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS FACE BLITZ OF WEEKEND AND MONDAY EMERGENCY CALLS
Emergency personnel across Roane County faced an exceptionally demanding weekend that stretched into Monday afternoon, responding to a relentless series of traffic accidents, medical emergencies,
TWO CROSSVILLE MEN INDICTED AND ARRESTED ON ARSON CHARGES
Two local men face serious felony charges after a Cumberland County Grand Jury handed down separate arson indictments during its June 2026 term. Both individuals
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN CROSSVILLE LEAVES CARS DISABLED
A two-vehicle collision tied up traffic at a busy Crossville intersection on Friday evening, June 19, 2026, after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGES AFTER CALLING POLICE TO MCDONALD’S
A local man is facing drug charges after he requested to speak with law enforcement at a fast-food restaurant and subsequently handed over illegal narcotics.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN INDICTED FOR ARSON; T.B.I. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP
A Cumberland County man is facing an arson charge following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and authorities are now turning to the public to help locate him. The inve ...
INVESTIGATION INTO MISUSE OF FUNDS AND RESOURCES AT CUMBERLAND UTILITY DISTRICT RESULTS IN TWO INDICTED
A blistering investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has uncovered widespread misuse of funds, equipment, and facilities at the Cumberland Utility District, culminating in the indictments ...
LAKE TANSI POLICE DEPARTMENT MOURNS THE LOSS OF PATROLMAN JOHN NESTERUK
The Lake Tansi Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the passing of Patrolman John Nesteruk, the agency announced. Nesteruk joined the Lake Tansi Police Department in J ...
PUTNAM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER PERMANENTLY DISBARRED FOLLOWING MISAPPROPRIATION OF CLIENT FUNDS
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Putnam and Cumberland County attorney James Nathan Hargis, effective June 18, 2026. According to websites such as Justia.com, Hargis had one of ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN APPEARS IN COURT TODAY ON 14 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE BY AUTHORITY FIGURE
A few days ago, 3B Media News reported on the arrest of Eric Brown, as well as his list of charges. But recently, a Cumberland County grand jury handed down a 14-count indictment against Brown, who is ...
CHARGES UPGRADED TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN FATAL HARRIMAN ALTERCATION
Charges have been officially upgraded to second-degree murder for two men accused in the fatal beating and choking of a Harriman man last month. Charles Sargent and Allen Copley were originally facin ...
MONTEREY BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY; MORE ARRESTS POSSIBLE
A weekend home burglary has led to the arrest of a suspect following a multi-county investigation, with authorities warning that more charges could be on the horizon. The incident began on Saturday, ...
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
The Rockwood City Council and city staff are scheduled to meet this evening, Monday, June 22, for a packed session focused on finalizing the upcoming fiscal year budget, opening community bids, and vo ...
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS FACE BLITZ OF WEEKEND AND MONDAY EMERGENCY CALLS
Emergency personnel across Roane County faced an exceptionally demanding weekend that stretched into Monday afternoon, responding to a relentless series of traffic accidents, medical emergencies, a br ...
TWO CROSSVILLE MEN INDICTED AND ARRESTED ON ARSON CHARGES
Two local men face serious felony charges after a Cumberland County Grand Jury handed down separate arson indictments during its June 2026 term. Both individuals have since been taken into custody by ...
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN CROSSVILLE LEAVES CARS DISABLED
A two-vehicle collision tied up traffic at a busy Crossville intersection on Friday evening, June 19, 2026, after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making an improper turn. According to ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGES AFTER CALLING POLICE TO MCDONALD’S
A local man is facing drug charges after he requested to speak with law enforcement at a fast-food restaurant and subsequently handed over illegal narcotics. According to an incident report from the ...
