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Woman convicted of killing Nashville police officer to undergo parole hearing
By Li Cohen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A parole hearing will be held on Tuesday for Jayona Brown, a woman convicted of killing Metro Nashville Police Officer John Anderson in 2019. Brown will not appear in person at the hearing after she signed a waiver due to pending charges. The incident happened on July 4,...
Key takeaway The incident happened on July 4, 2019, when police said Brown, then 17 years old, was driving south on Interstate Drive after fleeing a traffic stop when she crashed into Anderson’s patrol car at an intersection.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The upcoming parole hearing for Jayona Brown raises questions about public safety and the effectiveness of probation in Nashville. Brown's conviction for killing Metro Nashville Police Officer John Anderson was a devastating blow to the community, and her release on probation in 2022 was likely met with concern from many. Her subsequent violation of probation and return to jail in 2023 suggests that she may still pose a risk to the community. As the parole board considers Brown's case, they will need to weigh the severity of her crime against her behavior while incarcerated and on probation. The fact that Brown is currently scheduled to be released from the Metropolitan Correction Work Center on October 8 adds urgency to the parole hearing, and the community will be watching to see how the board rules. The outcome of this hearing will have significant implications for the safety of Nashville's residents and law enforcement officers.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A parole hearing will be held on Tuesday for Jayona Brown, a woman convicted of killing Metro Nashville Police Officer John Anderson in 2019. Brown will not appear in person at the hearing after she signed a waiver due to pending charges. The incident happened on July 4,...
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