Bellevue man arrested for sexually exploiting minors, Metro police say
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, detectives with the department's Sex Crimes Unit arrested Benjamin F. Cowden, 29, on the charge on Thursday....
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Delivery truck driver intentionally crashes into Aldi grocery store in East Nashville
A delivery driver crashed his tractor-trailer rig into the front of an Aldi grocery store in East Nashville early Thursday morning. Police say while delivering items to the Aldi on Gallatin Avenue, the driver, 34-year-old Kristofer Scruggs, intentionally crashed into the storefro...
Cause of death revealed for Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The cause of death has been revealed for Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old died from an accidental drug overdose, Rolling Stone reported. Officials found ketamine, alcohol, nicotine, and ...
U.S. Marshals arrest Tennessee man wanted on murder charge in Kentucky
U.S. Marshals have arrested a Tennessee man who was wanted on a second-degree murder charge in connection with a May shooting death.
Deputies arrest armed burglary suspect in Lawrence County
Members of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office confronted a suspected burglar outside a house while he was armed with a gun early Thursday morning.
Video appears to show school bus carrying students crashing into multiple parked vehicles
ODESSA, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A Texas school bus was caught on video Thursday afternoon outside an apartment complex as it appeared to crash into multiple parked vehicles. According to Odessa police, the Ector County ISD school bus had 14 students on board at the time of the...
Driver arrested after intentionally crashing semi-truck into East Nashville Aldi, police say
What This Story Is About A truck driver was arrested after police say he intentionally drove his semi-truck into an East Nashville Aldi, causing more than $250,000 in damage. Why It Matters The crash caused significant damage to a neighborhood grocery store and left area resident...
'We need to know the truth': Family seeks answers after Nashville man killed in River Road crash
A Nashville family is mourning the loss of a loved one and demanding answers after a man was hit and killed along River Road earlier this month.
Five Memphis teens charged after attempted car break-in, later found in West Nashville
Authorities in West Nashville arrested five teenagers from Memphis after they were seen driving a stolen Kia Optima.
Murfreesboro police address concerns over expansion of drone technology
Murfreesboro police are pushing back on concerns that an expansion of the departments drone technology is a step toward using autonomous drones as first responders. WATCH: Murfreesboro police address concerns over expanding drone technology Murfreesboro police address concerns ov...
Woman’s body found inside suitcase at fire station prompts homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas say a homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in a suitcase at a Wichita fire station. The investigation began Wednesday night when the Wichita Fire Department requested that police respond after two peopl...
Memphis teens charged for car burglaries in Nashville
Five Memphis teenagers accused of breaking into vehicles in West Nashville face felony charges after their arrest, officials said.
Producer Tay Keith, 29, died in Nashville overdose ruled accidental, officials say
Officials have confirmed that Tay Keith, a well-known Memphis producer, died from an accidental overdose.
5 Memphis teens arrested after stolen car, vehicle burglaries reported in West Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department arrested five teenagers from Memphis after they were allegedly seen driving a stolen Kia Optima and burglarizing vehicles in West Nashville. Why It Matters Police said the investigation began after a veh...
Woman sues city, detective for $10 million over wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition error
FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A woman is suing for millions of dollars, alleging that a flawed facial recognition match led to her facing bank fraud charges that were later dropped. Angela Lipps, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Cour...
Murder suspect awaiting extradition to Nashville after Florida arrest
A murder suspect is awaiting extradition to Nashville after being arrested in Florida, more than a year after police say he shot and killed a man at a Nashville apartment complex. Police say Markese Greer shot and killed 26-year-old Dante Jenoure on July 5th of last year at the P...
Step-grandfather of 11-month-old boy found dead arrested in connection to infant’s death
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Another arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into a baby’s death in Kentucky. Jeff Barnett is charged with tampering with physical evidence. His citation shows he had a warrant and was arrested at a gas station in Grah...
ICE agent accused of shooting a man and lying about it arrested in Minnesota
An ICE agent accused of shooting a man during an immigration crackdown was arrested Thursday in Minnesota, where he made his first appearance in court on charges of felony assault. Christian Castro is charged with the shooting of 24-year-old Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis ...
Mt. Juliet LPR alert leads to arrest of man wanted in Rutherford County for felony child abuse
What This Story Is About A license plate reader alert in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a man who was wanted in Rutherford County for felony child abuse. Why It Matters Arrest warrants for the 44-year-old Murfreesboro man had been issued six days ago for felony child abuse, dome...
Why using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt can backfire
( InvestigateTV ) — More Americans are trying to dig out of credit card debt by rolling balances into personal loans. Americans owe $277 billion in personal loan debt as of the first quarter of 2026, up $1 billion from the previous quarter, according to a new analysis by LendingT...
UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.s top human rights body say they have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. They also accuse Irans theocratic government ...
‘There are strict rules’: Corrections officer fired after bringing home-cooked meals to inmates
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A Darlington County corrections officer accused of bringing prohibited items to inmates has been terminated. Sgt. Shift Supervisor Matrese Grant was fired on Thursday and taken into custody, according to Darlington County Sheriff Micha...
Driver arrested in a bus collision that happened before a deadly news helicopter crash in LA
A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter that was covering the collision...
‘We hit hard’: Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee recalls plane crashing into lake
Wisconsin Republican Congressman and gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany is recalling the moments the plane he was on crashed into Lake Wausau . Tiffany said he braced for impact just seconds before the plane hit the water. "I yanked that seatbelt tight, and I would guess it was no...
Police departments are turning to AI for help writing up their reports
Tempted by promises of efficiency, a small but growing number of Michigan police departments have turned to artificial intelligence to help officers write police reports. The new technology, pitched as a time-saving tool for strapped departments, is being embraced by a handful of...
Nashville to celebrate first ‘Dolly Day’ on 9/25 with music, giving and fireworks. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Nashville will celebrate “Dolly Day” on Friday, September 25, with citywide events honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of music, generosity and community service. Why It Matters The date, 9/25, is a reference to Parton’s hit song and movie, “9 to 5.” Mayor Fre...
Video: Lebanon police release body camera footage from plane crash near elementary school
What This Story Is About The Lebanon Police Department released body-worn camera and dash camera video showing an officer’s response after a small plane made an emergency landing near Byars Dowdy Elementary School earlier this month. Why It Matters The plane crashed near an eleme...
Melissa and Doug toy sold at Target recalled. Here’s why
(Gray News) - About 84,000 Melissa & Doug toys sold at Target have been recalled. The Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled because the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from a choking hazard. It is a compact fire engi...
Mt. Juliet police arrest 44-year-old man wanted on felony child abuse
Mt. Juliet police apprehended a 44-year-old man wanted for felony child abuse.
Murfreesboro firefighters return after 14 days battling Texas wildfires
After two weeks helping fight wildfires in Texas, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Texas Wildfire Deployment Team has arrived safely.
Video: Semi driver charged after plowing into Aldi in East Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The driver of a tractor-trailer hauling groceries is in custody after crashing through the front of an East Nashville store overnight. Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department, along with emergency personnel from the Nashville Fire Department,...
InvestigateTV+: Surge of counterfeit trading cards
( InvestigateTV ) — A booming market for trading cards is fueling a surge in counterfeits and smash and grabs. How crime can turn your hobby into a high-risk gamble. Plus, certain batteries can turn everyday products into fire-hazards, and we explain how to tell if it’s been safe...
Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating crash involving school bus, log truck in Humphreys County
MCEWEN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A school bus transporting students was reportedly hit by a large truck on Wednesday afternoon in Humphreys County. At around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Highway 231 near Mt. Zion Road. The sheriff’s ...
Housing market may be shifting in buyers' favor despite rising mortgage rates
Something changed this summer that gave home buyers more negotiating power. As of August, sellers outnumbered buyers by 58% the biggest gap in more than a decade, according to Redfin. That doesn't mean home prices are about to crash, but after years of soaring prices, buyers may ...
Semi driver in custody after plowing into Aldi in East Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The driver of a tractor-trailer hauling groceries is in custody after crashing through the front of an East Nashville store overnight. The driver was taken into custody. Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department, along with emergency personnel ...
How to stay safe: AAA warns football fans about dangerous tailgating mistakes
Before football fans fire up the grill and open the cooler, AAA is asking them to make a game plan for safety.The organization says crowded tailgates can create...
Grandparents killed in crash alongside grandson in Henry County
The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 79 and Bull Durham Road around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Semi-truck crashes through Aldi in East Nashville
A semi-truck crashed through the entrance of the Aldi on Gallatin Avenue just after midnight Thursday morning. Metro Nashville Police are investigating. The driver was still on scene when they arrived and evaluated for injuries. The cab of the 18-wheeler is detached from the trai...
Man hosting Labor Day barbecue fatally stabbed in fight over how to cook the chicken
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (Gray News) - Police in Michigan say a man was stabbed to death at a Labor Day barbecue after he and his girlfriend’s brother got into a fight over how to cook the chicken. Kenneth Erwin Thomas, 60, and his live-in girlfriend were having a barbecue last Monday t...
East Tennessee woman seeks $10M after spending nearly 6 months in jail over AI facial-recognition error
Angela Lipps is seeking $10 million from the City of Fargo, North Dakota, and Fargo Police Department Detective Lucas Heck.
Former teacher of the year charged in double shooting
DONALDSONVILLE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A former teacher is facing charges in connection with a double shooting on Tuesday in Louisiana. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Delaney, 25, was arrested later that night and charged with two counts of attempted s...
Man arrested, stolen vehicle returned to owner within hours of theft after license plate reader alert in Mt. Juliet
What This Story Is About A man was arrested and a stolen vehicle was returned to its owner within hours of the theft after a license plate reader alert, Mt. Juliet police said. What Happens Next The vehicle was recovered and returned to its owner, MJPD said. For Context The Mt. J...
Man captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Tennessee teen
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A man wanted in connection with the 2022 killing of a 15-year-old girl in Tennessee has been captured more than 5,000 miles away in Europe, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Seth Walls was arr...
Man indicted in 2025 Nashville killing taken into custody in Florida
A Nashville murder suspect is in custody in Florida and awaiting extradition to Tennessee, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
13 people arrested after being caught stealing $250K of chicken from semi-trailer, officials say
MEMPHIS ( WMC /Gray News) - Authorities arrested 13 people after they were allegedly caught stealing $250k of chicken from a semi-trailer. According to a press release, Javunte Johnson, 33, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm; an arrest warrant was executed for ...
Man sentenced in death of autistic adult son who starved before choking to death on feces
POTOSI, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A Missouri man will spend a total of 17 years in prison after his malnourished older son, who had autism, choked to death while eating his own feces because of starvation, according to authorities. The Washington County Prosecutor’s Offic...
Nashville firefighter injured after fire hall incident involving BB gun, knife
A first responder was sent to the hospital following an incident at Station 14 in East Nashville, the city's oldest operating fire hall, marking yet another problem in a long series of transgressions for the Nashville Fire Department....
4 students suffer minor injuries after log truck hits Humphreys Co. school bus
Four students suffered minor injuries Wednesday after a school bus was hit from behind by a log truck in Humphreys County. Sheriff Chris Davis said the crash happened as the school bus was making a turn near Highway 231 and Mt. Zion Road. Davis said the log truck struck the bus f...
Suspect in 2025 Nashville fatal shooting arrested in Florida
What This Story Is About The man who was wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Nashville last year was arrested in Florida, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters Markese Greer, 32, was wanted on an indictment for the murder of Dante Jenoure, 26...
Random attack at Clarksville Shell gas station sends two to hospital, sparks chase
A parked truck at a Clarksville gas station turned into the scene of a random attack that sent two people to the hospital and led to a police chase.
Contract worker for Charlie Hatcher’s congressional campaign found in massage parlor sting operation targeting illegal sex services
What This Story Is About A man identified as a contractor for Charlie Hatcher’s campaign, who is also a volunteer football coach and a Columbia firefighter, was found inside a massage parlor during a Columbia Police Department sting targeting suspected prostitution and human traf...
2 women found dead inside submerged Jeep identified as missing mothers
NILES, Mich. ( WNDU /Gray News) - Authorities said the bodies of two missing Michigan mothers were found inside a Jeep that was submerged in the St. Joseph River. The women were identified as Vanessa Bautista, 24, and Alexa Navarro, 23, on Wednesday. Police said the bodies were a...
Man charged after random attack at Clarksville gas station
Days after two people were injured in a random attack at a Clarksville gas station, authorities say they have arrested the man believed to be responsible....
NTSB begins investigation into fatal news helicopter crash in California
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave their first briefing Wednesday following the fatal Tuesday evening crash of a news helicopter in Southern California. The NTSB and FAA had begun an investigation of the crash on Wednesday and were interviewing witnesses...
New details: Former deputy fired after TBI murder-for-hire investigation, sheriff’s office
The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office says former deputy Matthew Hopson was terminated in Nov. 2025 after the department learned of a TBI investigation....