The money will need to be laundered

(From Lebanon Daily News) A 43-year-old Tennessee woman is accused of trying to steal $5,000, but that's not the interesting part of the story; police say Christie Black hid the cash in her rectum. Black's boyfriend told police he set the cash and some medication out as a trap last week because he suspected she'd been stealing. According to police, the woman became sick and threw up some of the pills, which were partially dissolved, and was bleeding severely. She was taken to the hospital, where the $5,000 was discovered and removed. 

Williamson heroes to be honored

Full Life Assembly of God will take time to honor some local heroes at a HOPE Award Service on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.  Featured guests include members of the local Williamson County Sheriff department, the Franklin Police department and the Franklin Fire department. A member of each department has been selected by their peers and commanders to receive recognition during this event. The following recipients will be presented with the HOPE Award: Corporal Keith Bennett/Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Clayton Cates/Franklin Police Department and Firefighter Rob Thomas/Franklin Fire Department. 

The HOPE Award is a special recognition of emergency personnel who have excelled in their job and in some unique way have given hope to their community. “We wanted to find a way to say thank you to those who give of themselves in our local emergency service departments,” says the church’s Lead Pastor, Nick Serban III. 

During the HOPE Award Service, donations will be made to charities chosen by each of the departments as another way to say thank you and to give hope to those in need. Charities will be selected by each recipient. Many local businesses have also contributed toward gift packages that will also be presented to the HOPE recipients totaling over $5,000. 

Guests are welcome to attend this event. Come early for a good seat. Full Life Assembly of God is located directly across from the Franklin Post Office at 813 Oak Meadow Drive. It was formerly the Franklin Motor Sports Sales and Service Center. 

For more information about the church or this event, 
please visit www.FullLifeAG.com or www.thehopeawards.com.

(From WTVF, Channel Five news)  Charges have been placed against the man who shot his estranged girlfriend and another woman inside a Madison optical store, and then turned the gun on himself.

Police said Thursday that arrest warrants have been issued against 30-year-old Charles Talley for attempted murder, aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, and an order of protection violation.

The incident started inside the Visionworks at 1701 Gallatin Pike around 2 p.m. Wednesday when Talley walked into the business and confronted a woman with whom he had a relationship. She was identified as 26-year-old Ronkeisha Briley.

After a short time, police said Talley opened fire, hitting Briley multiple times. She was able to flee into the back of the business. 

A 23-year-old female employee suffered a minor graze wound to the leg. She was treated and released from the hospital.

Witnesses told police Talley was driving a maroon Pontiac. 

Two officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were very close to the scene when the call went out from dispatchers. They were able to spot Talley's vehicle as it was leaving the parking lot. 

After turning on their emergency lights and siren, officials said Talley turned on his hazard lights and pulled over. 

Before officers were able reach the suspect, police spokesperson Don Aaron said Talley pulled out a semi-automatic weapon and shot himself in the head.

Sky 5 HD aerial video showed signs of at least one gunshot through the vehicle's sunroof.

Talley survived the gunshot. 

"He was still conscious and alert when the officers approached. The officers gave him commands to exit the vehicle and get on the ground. He complied," said Aaron.

Talley and Briley were both transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment. Both remained in critical, but stable condition on Thursday. 

The other female victim was transported to Skyline Medical Center. 

Nearly two dozen marked and unmarked police cars responded to the scene.

Gallatin Pike was closed in both directions from Myatt Drive to Alta Loma Road while officers conducted an investigation into the incident.

It was not the first time Talley was in trouble with the law. He was convicted earlier this summer for punching Briley.

Talley was sentenced on July 15 to 11 months 29 days in jail. Officials said all but 30 days of the sentence were suspended.

Briley took out an order of protection against Talley in July; it was for one-year and was still active at the time of Wednesday's shooting. The estranged couple has a child together.

The police affidavit for the incident said he had a prior conviction for domestic assault in 2009 against a different victim.

Talley was also charged with the murder of 20-year-old Joshua Clark in May 2002. He pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

He was sentenced to 15 years, at least some of which was served as part of a community corrections program.

Talley was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a weapon in 2010. He was sentenced to 18 months behind bars, but part of his time was probated. His criminal record included convictions for domestic assault in 2008 and assault in 2006.

Aaron said Talley would not have been involved in Wednesday's shooting if he had remained behind bars.

"You know, a 15 year sentence for a voluntary manslaughter conviction, and then seeing what we have here today, it's troubling," said Aaron.

Talley will be taken to jail when his medical condition allows for the transfer.

Bagged lady assaults bag lady

A repeat DUI suspect is free on bond following her most recent arrest. Tuesday night, officers were summoned to the Kroger at 1113 Murfreesboro Road after employees called to report customer creating a disturbance inside. Sharon Wilder, 56, reportedly began yelling at an employee monitoring the self-checkout area for not bagging her groceries. Responding officers determined that Wilder was impaired, and found her vehicle parked up on a curb outside of the store. In fact, officers discovered that Wilder’s vehicle was still in drive. 

Sharon A. Wilder 
Date of Birth: 01/29/1956 
613 Pembroake Lane 
Franklin, TN 37064 

Wilder, charged with DUI – 2nd Offense and Violation of the Open Container Law, is free on a $7,500 bond. 

At the time of this arrest, Wilder had a pending court date for her DUI arrest on 08/20/2013. In that case, she drove through a fence and into her neighbor’s Pembroake Lane yard before going back inside her home. In that case, Wilder was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of a Crash, and Failure to Report a Crash.

Rape & kidnapping suspect apprehended

George McIntosh, 40, of Franklin, is behind bars tonight on a $1 million bond, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Rape. 

Tuesday morning, officers were summoned to the apartment complex at Moher Boulevard in Franklin after a witness reported finding a woman with her wrists bound. Officers found the victim, in her 20s, outside. She was visibly upset and had apparent facial injuries. The victim reported that she had been bound by her hands and feet, drugged, and gagged in the apartment she had recently moved into with McIntosh, where he physically and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint. The victim was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. 

Detectives found evidence supporting the victim’s allegations, and arrested McIntosh. McIntosh and his victim met on a popular dating website about one month ago. McIntosh, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Rape, is being held in the Williamson County Jail on a $1 million bond. 

George J. McIntosh 
Date of Birth: 10/04/1972 
1230 Moher Blvd #203 
Franklin, TN 37064 
                                                                                                                       

To send an anonymous tip to Franklin Police, text the keyword 615FPD, along with your message to 847411 (Tip411), or call Franklin Police at (615) 794-2513.

She should have let voice mail pick up

Franklin Police want to identify this woman who picked up and left with an iPhone someone else inadvertently left behind. 

At about 10pm on August 8, a Walmart customer forgot his iPhone at a self-checkout. Moments later, it was picked up by this woman accompanied by the man in the black shirt. 

If you think you know who they are, you can text your tip to Franklin Police. Just send the keyword 615FPD along with your tip to 847411. All tips are 100% anonymous.

Serial armed robber at large in Franklin

Detectives investigating the Saturday morning armed robbery of the Twice Daily Shell station at 229 S. Royal Oaks Boulevard have learned that the same suspect attempted a robbery at another Franklin gas station earlier that same morning. 

An officer doing a business check at the Daily’s at 1500 Columbia Avenue earlyWednesday morning was advised by the clerk that at 4:25am on 08/10/2013, a black male wearing a dust mask and armed with a handgun demanded that he open the safe. When the clerk advised the suspect that he was not able to access the safe, the suspect fled on foot. For reasons unknown, the clerk did not call police following that robbery. 

Investigators obtained these surveillance photos today of the suspect during the Columbia Avenue Shell station robbery. The suspect in both robberies is described as a black male in his mid to late 20s, 6’ with a thin build. He was wearing a dark Little Caesar’s baseball cap, a white t-shirt, and dark pants. If you recognize him or have information about this case, you are urged to call Franklin Police. 

To send an anonymous tip to Franklin Police, text the keyword 615FPD, along with your message to 847411 (Tip411), or call Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000 

She'll be going after small-time criminals

Franklin Police Chief David Rahinsky met with Matthew and Kimberly Currier and their 3-year-old daughter, Kailey, this morning at Police Headquarters. Kailey is the proud new owner of a 12V battery-operated mini Franklin Police car. Kailey’s was one of three that the Fraternal Order of Police in Franklin purchased for a fundraiser. 

The car’s generic version available in stores was redesigned by Franklin Police, Brentwood Police, and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the Morris Heithcock FOP Lodge. The cars were showcased at the Williamson County Fair, and for a suggested donation fairgoers could enter for a chance to win. The officers’ benevolence fundraiser, designed to help local officers and their families unexpectedly facing illness and other life-altering events, raised $3,000. 

Morris Heithcock FOP President John Maxwell said, “I want to thank everyone for their donations, and the Departments that helped to make this event the success that it was.” Kailey plans on enforcing neighborhood tricycle traffic from the front seat of her new Franklin Police Dodge Charger. 

(Pictured: Chief David Rahinsky, Matthew, Kimberly, & Kailey Currier)

Cash info for ID of vandal

Franklin Police Ask for Help Catching a Vandal 
Recognize him? Your info could be worth cash 

Franklin Police want to identify this man for vandalizing a shopper’s vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart, 3600 Mallory Lane, causing approximately $1,000 in damage. 

Last Thursday afternoon at 12:45, the victim entered the store and when they returned, discovered that someone had “keyed” the driver’s side of their vehicle. A witness informed Walmart employees of a description of the suspect, who is pictured on this surveillance photo as he left the store. 

If you have any information about this crook, or his whereabouts, you could profit by up to $1,000 with a call to Williamson County Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000. 

To send an anonymous tip to Franklin Police, text the keyword 615FPD, along with your message to 847411 (Tip411), or call Franklin Police at (615) 794-2513 

Charlotte Hometown Pharmacy robbed

The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two subjects that burglarized the Hometown Pharmacy in Charlotte, TN Saturday morning July 20, 2013. Surveillance video shows that two subjects busted out the glass in the front door at approximately 5:18 a.m. Saturday morning. The subjects quickly entered the pharmacy carrying two large plastic storage containers. They raked several bottles of prescription medication into the containers and left the building. A late model van is also seen on the video surveillance. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Det. Troy Martin at 615-740-4884 or the Criminal Investigation Division at 615-789-9303.

He had a hammer, and was hammered

Franklin – Saturday morning at 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance call after witnesses reported seeing an intoxicated man chasing someone with a hammer at The Dwell Apartments, 100 Reliance Drive. Arriving officers located 24-year-old Ben Menefee, still wielding the hammer, and learned that Menefee had intentionally crashed his vehicle into the side of another vehicle, retrieved a hammer from his apartment and returned to the scene where he proceeded to smash out the windows on the victim’s vehicle before chasing him through the parking lot. The victim was not injured during the incident. 

Ben Menefee 
203 3rd Avenue South 
Franklin, TN 37064 

Menefee, who is free on a $21,500 bond, was charged with DUI, Violation of the Implied Consent Law, Aggravated Assault, and Felony Vandalism.

Drive Drunk, Get Nailed 

Car burglar Luna lassoed

Edward Luna

The Gang Unit’s 10 p.m. Saturday stop of a speeding pickup truck on Briley Parkway near Centennial Boulevard led to the apprehension of accused serial car burglar and fugitive Edward L. Luna, who was a passenger in the vehicle. 
          
Luna, 22, was being sought on warrants charging him with breaking into three automobiles, one of them a police car, and is also a suspect in the burglaries of other law enforcement vehicles in the Nashville area early last week.  Luna, who was not carrying any identification last night, was asked his name at the scene of the traffic stop.  His reply to the officer:  “You know me, I’m all over the news.  I’m the one who broke into all the police cars and stole the guns.”  Later, after arriving at the West Precinct, Luna refused to be interviewed by detectives.
          
Found under tires in the back of the pickup truck was a green bag containing two semi-automatic pistols, more than 100 rounds of ammunition and magazines for the guns.  One of the guns was confirmed as being stolen from the SUV of a private citizen in South Nashville on July 21st, resulting in Luna also being charged with felony theft and unlawful gun possession.  Luna is spending his Sunday in the Metro Jail in lieu of $91,000 bond.  He remains under investigation.
          
Also in the pickup truck was 17-year-old Austin Dodd, an escapee from state custody who was believed by detectives to be accompanying Luna.  Dodd was taken to juvenile detention and booked on the escape charge.  Dodd denied involvement in the vehicle burglaries.

Missing child in Dickson

We have a missing 10-year-old child. White male 4' 11", 80 lbs , green eyes; goes by the name Chance. Last seen wearing blue glasses, red shirt, black shorts and blue checked shoes. 

Address/Location
Dickson, TN Emergency Communications & 911
202 S Main St
Dickson, TN 37055

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 615-446-8041 

King Cole

Friends, family, and fellow officers will meet at Police Headquarters Friday afternoon at 2:00 to celebrate the 25-year career of retiring Franklin Police Officer Richard Cole. His first day on the job was October 19, 1987 when his distinguished career with the FPD started from under a headset in the Department’s Emergency Communications Center. After two years, Cole was promoted to police officer and spent the following 23 years in varied assignments including Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Technician, D.A.R.E. Officer, and Police Explorer Advisor. In 1993, he was named Officer of the Year by the Franklin Exchange Club. For the last two years, Officer Cole has served as the School Resource Officer for Freedom Middle and Poplar Grove Schools. 

Prior to his service to the residents of Franklin, Officer Cole served his Country; his 11 years in the United States Air Force included tours in Italy, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. 

Officer Cole and his wife of 17 years, Rebecca, have five children and 13 grandchildren. The Coles are 25-year members of the People’s Church in Franklin. Officer Cole has served 16 years as the Scoutmaster to Boy Scout Troop 16 at Epworth United Methodist Church, and has helped 21 youth to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor possible. 

Officer Cole recently accepted a job offer from Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Long. Starting Monday, Officer Cole will become Deputy Cole, and will continue his service to students and staff at Freedom Middle and Poplar Grove as their School Resource Officer. 

“I’ve enjoyed every adventure I’ve shared with the men and women of the Franklin Police Department over the past 25 years,” said Officer Cole. “I’m looking forward to continuing the great work that we’ve started at Freedom and Poplar Grove. I’ve got a unique opportunity to be able to show up at the same job I love, wearing a different uniform and driving a different colored car.” Chief David Rahinsky said, “Officer Cole’s selfless service to this community and our school system has impacted so many. I look forward to his continued service in Franklin schools and his continued commitment to Williamson County families.”

Deputy Dawg

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Federal drug enforcement agents who arrested a cocaine delivery recipient discovered he was a Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy.

The Daily New Journal (http://on.dnj.com/YQVRNZ ) reported a federal criminal complaint was filed Monday in Nashville against 35-year-old Luis Reynaldo Parra Flores of Murfreesboro. Flores is charged with conspiring to distribute cocaine.

U.S. Attorney for Middle Tennessee Jerry E. Martin's office said Drug Enforcement Administration agents intercepted a drug courier with seven kilograms of cocaine in his luggage at Nashville International Airport on March 13. After an investigation determined who the drugs were intended for, federal agents and Metro Nashville Police arrested Flores as he tried to take possession. They found he was carrying a firearm and a badge identifying him as a deputy.

Sheriff Robert Arnold fired Flores and destroyed his badge.

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/crime/article/Drug-agents-bust-suspect-discover-he-s-an-officer-4366741.php#ixzz2O6uwFFQS

At least he didn't get another DUI

Last Friday night at approximately 9:00, officers responded to a threat call after an intoxicated man at Mickey Roos, 595 Hillsboro Road, recognized a juror from his February DUI trial. That is when 45-year-old Gregory Mathews approached and then threatened to kill the juror and his family. Mathews, who has a lengthy history, was located by police in a nearby alley and arrested. 

Gregory H. Mathews 
Date of Birth: 11/09/1967 
601 Boyd Mill Pike #P-7 
Franklin, TN 37064 

Anyone who makes retaliatory threats or actions against a witness, judge, district attorney’s office employee, law enforcement officer, clerk, juror, or former juror of an official proceeding, or a family member of any of these people has committed a felony, and should anticipate their swift arrest. Matthews, charged with Public Intoxication and Retaliation for Past Action, a Class-E Felony, is free on a $5,500 bond and due in court 03/28/2013 at 2:00 pm.

Beer: the slippery slope

As many as 20 additional police officers will hit Franklin streets this weekend with one mission: to detect and arrest impaired drivers. A Governor’s Highway Safety Office grant will be used to pay overtime to officers participating in the city-wide operation aimed at keeping Franklin streets safe. 

MADD statistics, like “One in three people are involved in a DUI-related crash in their lifetime,” and “Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens; one out of three of those involve alcohol,” are sobering reminders of the dangers that drinking and driving pose. 

DUI saturation patrols start tonight, and Franklin Police want to take an opportunity to encourage responsible driving throughout this weekend. If you get behind the wheel of a car and are caught driving impaired, the ride to jail that we give DUI offenders costs, on average, $10,000. 

DUI – the $10,000 ride home 
Drive Drunk, Get Nailed

Crook in her place, cash in your pocket

Franklin Police want to identify the suspect in this release who stole a flat screen television from Walmart last week. At 1:45 am on 03/05/2013, she left the store pushing a cart with a 39” Vizio television, valued at $389, right out the doors. The suspect was driving an older model Chevrolet Impala. If you recognize the suspect or have information about this case, turn that info into cash with a call to Crime Stoppers, (615) 794-4000. 

To send an anonymous tip to Franklin Police, text the keyword 615FPD, along with your message to 847411 (Tip411), or call Franklin Police at (615) 794-2513.

The family that shoplifts together stays together

Please help the Dickson Police Department Identify these adults who shoplifted with these three children present. These adults took dog food and tax preparation software and left with out paying. If you know these people please call the Dickson Police Department at615-446-8041 or Det. Chad D. Fussell at 615-441-9577.

Booze it, lose it

On the evening of Friday, 03/15/2013, the Franklin Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Mack Hatcher Boulevard near Spencer Creek Road. 

Last year, the Governor’s Highway Safety Office awarded the Department with a $50,000 grant to use for anti-DUI initiatives including DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, training, and equipment. Overtime for officers working this checkpoint will be paid by that grant. 

According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, impaired driving and impaired-related crashes constitute one of the nation’s leading health problems. These events result in more deaths each year than do total homicides, and alcohol is a factor in 33% of all crashes in the United States. 

Sonic youth

A Franklin man remains behind bars after being charged with Aggravated Assault following an attack at a Franklin Sonic. Friday night officers responded to the Sonic at 401 Hillsboro Road after three men armed with a baseball bat, knife, and golf club attacked a customer at the drive-in at 11:10pm, striking the victim in the head. The opposing parties in this assault were previously known to one another. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver, 19-year-old Jessie Euten, for Aggravated Assault. Euten remains jailed on a $7,500 bond and is due in court April 1 at 2:00 pm. Officers are working to identify the other two suspects in the case. If you witnessed the attack or have information that could help, call Franklin Police at (615) 794-2513. The victim was transported to an area hospital for his injuries and is expected to recover. 

Get drunk, get nailed

A repeat DUI offender was taken off of the street over the weekend after an officer on patrol recognized the driver as someone who did not have a valid driver’s license. John Creswell, 49 of Franklin, was stopped at 4:55 Saturday morning at on Columbia Avenue. Creswell was found to be impaired, and arrested for DUI – 3rd Offense. Creswell was also charged with Driving on a Suspended License. He is free on an $8,000 bond and due in court on 03/21/2013 at 2:00 pm. 

John E. Creswell 
Date of Birth: 12/12/1963 
1592 Birchwood Circle 
Franklin, TN 37064