Body Found in College Grove

Authorities have released a sketch of the woman found murdered the night of Monday, August 22 in a rural area of Bethesda and College Grove in Williamson County. The woman’s body was found near the entrance of a field off Cross Keys Road.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting in identifying the victim, and a sketch artist has released an image believed to resemble the woman.

Next to the sketch of the woman’s face is a tattoo found on her body. She is as white female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs 200 pounds.

If you recognize this woman or have any information about this case, please call 1-800-TBI-FIND. That phone line is staffed 24 hours a day.

You can also leave information with Investigator Jonathan Couey at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 615-790-5554 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 615-794-4000.

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.

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 

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 

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.”

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.

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. 

Franklin Police recover $20 grand in stolen goods

Franklin Police Flex Officers have recovered upwards of $20,000 in merchandise shoplifted from the CoolSprings Galleria since Black Friday. Working closely with security, undercover officers have made 55 arrests as the operation dubbed “Not in Our Mall,” remains in full force. 

Last night officers arrested 31-year-old Lindsey Locke (shown here) of Murfreesboro and recovered nearly $3,000 in stolen merchandise from her car. Undercover officers recognized Locke as the same woman who got away with more than $700 in stolen perfume and designer handbags Saturday. That theft wasn’t discovered until after Locke had gotten away with the stolen goods and clerks found empty boxes she left behind. After reviewing the video, security and police recognized Locke when she returned to the scene of the crime last night. Officers also arrested Rodney Hutson, who was with her last night. Hutson was wanted by Metro Police on unrelated charges. 

Lacey S. Locke 
Date of Birth: 05/30/1981 
1606 Eagles St. 
Murfreesboro, TN 37130 

Locke, charged with Felony Theft, remains in custody on a $3,500 bond. She is also wanted by Sumner County authorities on unrelated charges. Locke is due in Williamson County Court 01/03/2013 at 2:00 pm. 

Uniformed and undercover officers will continue with operation “Not in Our Mall” throughout the remainder of the holiday shopping season. 

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.

Getting their Christmas shop(lift)ing in early

Franklin Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two women who stole nearly $700 in merchandise Saturday morning from the Mallory Lane Walmart. The suspects rolled shopping carts filled with unpaid merchandise out the door, loaded it into their white Ford Expedition, and then drove away. If you have information about these suspects, their vehicle, or this case, that information could be worth up to $1,000 in cash. Call 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.

Suspect Wanted for Galleria Getaway

A weekend shoplifting suspect is now a wanted felon after nearly running down a Franklin Police Officer during her getaway. 

Flex Unit Officers, working at the CoolSprings Galleria Saturday, were assisting security with the apprehension of three female shoplifters trying to make their getaway. A plain clothes Franklin Police Officer spotted the suspects and stepped in front of the parked car they had just gotten into. He repeatedly identified himself as a police officer, ordering the suspects from the vehicle. That’s when the driver, 24-year old Dabney Frey, put her car into drive and advanced on the officer who had to move out of her path to avoid being run over. Frey, with the street name Moe-Moe, and an alias of Dabney Dean, is now wanted for Aggravated Assault, and may still be driving her gold 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with Tennessee registration G1433Y. Frey is believed to be in Nashville. Information on her whereabouts is worth up to $1,000 with a call to Metro Crime Stoppers at 74-Crime. 

Dabney Frey AKA Dabney Dean; 
AKA Moe-Moe 
Date of Birth: 09/10/1988 
2400 Buena Vista Pike #100 
Nashville, TN 37218 

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

Four Sergeants Graduate from Police Management Program

Four Franklin Police Sergeants graduated this week from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command . Sergeants Scott Legieza, Todd Stamper, J.P. Taylor, and Eric Treanor attended the intensive 10-week program designed to help prepare police managers for senior positions. Leadership principles, human resource components, specialty programs administration, as well as planning and analysis considerations were at the center of the program. 

“Continually training and developing our management team furthers our daily commitment to delivering the professional, progressive law enforcement services that our community deserves,” said Chief David Rahinsky. “The Department and I congratulate each of these men for their achievement.”

Put an end to spending spree, get a grand for one of your own

Do You Know These Thieves? 
Your Information Could Be Worth Cash 

Franklin, TN – Detectives are asking for assistance identifying two women seen using a stolen credit card. The card was taken on 11/02/2012 from the victim’s purse at Panera Bread, 2000 Mallory Lane. The thieves then used the card at multiple locations in the Cool Springs area totaling nearly $17,000. 

If you recognize either of the women from these recently obtained surveillance photos, your information could net you up to $1,000 in cash by calling 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 

Peg this crook, put bucks in your buggy

Franklin Police want to identify this felon. 

On 10/29/2012 at 7:40 pm, the suspect used a Walmart shopping cart to roll a touch-screen laptop computer out of the store. He made his quiet getaway through the store’s Garden Shop where the driver of a dark colored SUV was waiting. The laptop was valued at $850. 

If you know who the suspect is or have information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000. Information leading to an arrest could be worth up to $1,000. 

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.