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Man tried to set a woman on fire during a fight, but police wrestled the lighter from his hand: report
A man in Tennessee is accused of attempted murder when he tried to light a woman on fire. Police say the suspect and victim were domestic partners.
He was accused of killing his son. When police tried to arrest him, he tried to run over the officers.
A man in Tennessee is accused of killing his son and then trying to run over cops as they tried to arrest him. The man's wife is also accused of being an accessory.
Tennessee man leads police on car chase, tries to run down officer in Wendy's parking lot
A Tennessee man led police on a car chase. During the chase, he attempted to run down a police officer while in a Wendy's parking lot. The suspect was arrested.
Fight at Tennessee flea market turns violent with one man stabbed and another arrested, cops say
A series of fights at a flea market in Tennessee turned violent. According to police, one man was stabbed and another arrested for attempted murder.
Three children found living in 'deplorable conditions' including dog feces covering the floor, Tennessee police say
Three children were found living in an apartment with "deplorable conditions," police in Tennessee said. A woman faces criminal charges in connection to the conditions.
Three children lived in a home covered in feces, dangerous conditions — despite 11 previous calls to child services, police said
Three children were removed from a home in Tennessee after police found them living in dangerous conditions. Child services had been called 11 times before.
Victim 'had to be put down' says murder suspect found covered in blood: report
A man faces a murder charge after police say he attacked another person with a machete. The suspect and a witness were found covered in blood at the scene.
Tennessee man wraps mother’s corpse in tarp, drives her in back of his truck to Nashville: Police
A Tennessee man is accused of wrapping his mother’s body in a tarp and driving with it across several counties, from Chattanooga to Nashville, police said.
Four people dead after dispute over a baby leads to gunfire in Tennessee, cops say. Two suspects under arrest.
A dispute over a baby in Tennessee led to gunfire and four people dead and the baby kidnapped. The baby is now safe and two suspects arrested, police say.
Angry that his mom took away his cell phone, a Tennessee teen opened fire on her as she slept: reports
Two teens charged in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old fast-food worker in Memphis
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting death at a Five Guys in Memphis. The victim, 17, was taking out the trash when he was shot.
Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting of 14-year-old at laundromat parking lot
A 14-year-old was shot in the parking lot of a laundromat in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Police say they've identified the shooter and another person of interest in the case.
Police: Tennessee man stabbed to death, woman arrested for murder but motive unknown
A Tennessee man was stabbed to death while the suspect remained inside the house. Now, police say the woman is charged with murder, but the motive is unknown.
Drunk man hits wife and child during baseball game, charged with child abuse: report
A drunk man hit his wife and child during a baseball game in Tennessee. Now, police reports state the man was arrested and charged with child abuse.
Memphis man shot father and grandmother to death, police say
A Memphis man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his father and grandmother to death. Police found a magazine and gun in his room where the shooting happened.
Adopted boy runs away, sparking Amber Alert. Mother, biological son accused of abuse after investigation.
A mother and her son were arrested in connection to an investigation that sparked an Amber Alert case for a missing child, authorities said.
Truck driver wanted in Mississippi murder case allegedly fatally shot Tennessee man while on run, police say
A truck driver who was free on bond in connection to a murder in Mississippi is now accused in Tennessee of fatally shooting a man, police said.
Wanted felon who once begged courts for help paying child support for his dozens of kids captured in Tennessee
A wanted felon in Tennessee with at least one hundred previous charges and as many as 30 children was taken into custody on multiple charges.
BMW 'went airborne,' fatally crushing other motorist, cops say. Driver accused vehicular homicide.
Police said Nashville man's BMW 'went airborne,' landed on Madison man's Mitsubishi, crushing the driver. Authorities charged the driver for vehicular homicide.
To arrest do us part: Memphis bride allegedly bit police officer at her wedding
A bride in Memphis, Tenessee has been arrested after fights broke out at her wedding. When police tried to detain her, she allegedly bit one of them on the shoulder, causing a minor abrasion.
Dozens of sex workers, including 2 children, rescued in multi-state human trafficking bust
A Missouri-led human trafficking operation rescued 47 victims, including two children, officials said. More than 100 people were arrested across multiple states.
Man set fire to churches in Tennessee, now faces nearly a century behind bars
A man faces federal charges after prosecutors said he set fire to four churches in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. He faces up to 85 years in federal prison.
15-year-old accused of murder, family said victim was driven around for hours after shooting: report
A 17-year-old Tennessee boy was shot and killed, and later found in a car. Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Mother traveling with young daughter ambushed, killed after suspects allegedly lured her to ‘business’ meeting
Three people are under arrest after they allegedly lured a mother to a remote area in Tennessee and then killed her, investigators said.
Carnival worker in Tennessee accused of sexually touching teen on ride, asking for her name and phone number
A carnival worker in Tennessee worker is accused of sexually accosting a child who was about to go on a ride, police said. The victim was a teenager.
Virginia man charged with murder after man overdoses while at work, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly provided fentanyl to a man who later overdosed and died. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
Nephew of Tennessee Congressman found fatally shot in Nashville, suspect arrested after manhunt
A relative of a Tennessee state representative was murdered and his girlfriend shot and critically wounded earlier the same day, police said.
Mother admits to taking ‘me time’ outside as infant son drowned in a bathtub. Now, she'll head to prison.
A mom in Tenessee pleaded guilty to criminal charges after her infant drowned in a bathtub as she stepped away. The mom was sentenced to four years in prison.
County music star left bloodied, bruised in attack by Lyft driver, cops say. Suspect arrested.
A Lyft driver in Nashville, Tennessee, has been arrested for an alleged attack on country music star Clare Dunn. The attack happened after a missed turn, police say.
Man strangled to death man he found through dating app in Tennessee, cops say
A California man was charged with murder after he allegedly killed a man he found on a dating app in Tennessee. Cops say he strangled the victim.
Tennessee man steals trucks, runs over and kills owner, police say
A Tennessee man stole a truck and then proceeded to run over the owner with it, killing him, police say. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder.
Nashville man hurls homophobic slurs then cuts 7-Eleven worker's throat, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly slashed a 7-Eleven clerk's throat and stabbed their torso and arms. Police say he made homophobic comments before the attack.
Gunfire erupts at Tennessee waterpark, one victim dies and suspects arrested
Two women were shot during an argument in the parking lot of a Tennessee waterpark on July 31. One woman died of her injuries. Two suspects have been arrested.
Tennessee man wanted on murder charges gets arrested while shoplifting at Walmart, cops say
A Tennessee man was wanted on murder charges and was arrested after shoplifting at a Tennessee Walmart, police said. The murder charge was in connection to an overdose.
Miltiary member who leaked TOP SECRET docs to a reporter sentenced to federal prison
A Tennessee man in the Air Force and assigned to the National Security Agency was sentenced to 45 months in prison after he leaked top secret documents to a reporter.
Man allegedly kidnaps and rapes prostitute. Cops say he wanted to make her his "sex slave."
A Tennessee man allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a prostitute. Police say he wanted to make her his "sex slave." The suspect was charged with rape and other counts.
Man shot, killed after crash on highway, suspect charged with murder, police say
An Illinois man was shot and killed after getting into a crash on the highway. Now, police say the suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Man high on fentanyl passes out on 4-month-old daughter, killing her, police say
A Tennessee man high on fentanyl passed out, landing on his 4-month-old daughter. Police say the daughter was killed and her father is charged with murder.
Taco Bell employees accused of setting off fireworks inside restaurant, sparking massive fire, officials say
A Taco Bell shift manager in Tennessee took the restaurant’s “Live más” slogan a bit too far and found herself in hot water for starting the restaurant on fire.
Mom slain, child kidnapped and AMBER Alert helps police track down the suspect
A child has been found safe in Tennessee after an Amber Alert was issued in New Jersey. Police suspect the father in connection with the child's mother's murder.
Woman charged with murder after Nashville man dies from drug overdose, cops say
A Nashville man dies from a drug overdose. Now police say the woman who gave the drugs to the victim has been charged with murder.
Youth minister and girls basketball coach raped children between 12 and 16 years old: prosecutors
Joshua Burton Henley, 32, was charged with child sexual abuse in three states. He worked as a youth pastor and volunteer girls basketball coach.
Ex-wife of MLK killer James Earl Ray arrested in connection to horrific animal hoarding case, police say
The ex-wife of the man who killed Martin Luther King, Jr., has been charged in Tennessee with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
Do you know where Summer Wells is? Mystery into 5-year-old's disappearance grows.
Summer Wells went missing from her Tennessee home last week and police continue to investigate. Though authorities admit, they have little info or suspects in the case.
Mom sees son on police bulletin, turns him in on murder accusations
A Tennessee man was seen on surveillance video murdering a woman in motel room. Now, police say his own mother saw the video and turned him in.
Man who allegedly kidnapped two Sam’s Club employees at gunpoint arrested
A man has been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery after he allegedly kidnapped two Sam's Club employees at gunpoint.
Tennessee man assaults and rapes parole officer during home visit, police say
A Tennessee man assaulted and raped his parole officer during a home visit. The suspect stole the officer's gun and pinned her down, according to police.
Murder suspect tried to sell victim's car — with her dead in the backseat, cops say
Nashville police say they charged the boyfriend of a 44-year-old woman with her murder. A witness said the suspect tried to sell the victim's car with her dead in the backseat.
