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  • Man Charged with Fatally Stabbing 18-Year-Old After Discovering Him in Bed with His Wife, ‘I Offed Him’

    Man Charged with Fatally Stabbing 18-Year-Old After Discovering Him in Bed with His Wife, ‘I Offed Him’

    A 41-year-old man from Tennessee is accused by police of murdering a teenager he found in bed with his wife, as reported by PEOPLE.

    Jonathan Belk, of Dunlap, is alleged to have stabbed 18-year-old Billy J. Floyd to death. According to News Channel 9, Belk returned home to find Floyd in bed with his 31-year-old wife early Saturday morning, citing police sources.

    Belk is also accused of stabbing his wife, Jada Gholston; however, she survived and received treatment for her injuries at a local hospital. Following the incident, Belk allegedly concealed Floyd’s body in a trash can, with reports indicating that the body was found in a fetal position. 

    When police arrived at the scene, they reportedly found Belk “standing in his doorway covered in blood,” according to an arrest report cited by the outlet. Belk also had injuries on his body, as reported by the Chattanoogan. During questioning, he allegedly expressed concern about the future of his relationship following the violent incident.

    “I am worried about my relationship with my wife due to the fact that I offed him,” he allegedly told investigators, per News Channel 9. Belk was arrested and is facing charges of criminal homicide, among other offenses, as reported by WDEF.

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  • Teacher Found Dead Inside Classroom From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Reports Say

    Teacher Found Dead Inside Classroom From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Reports Say

    A teacher in Tennessee was found dead in his classroom at Munford High School on Thursday morning, per The Post. Samuel Colin Day, 60, reportedly suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, which has left the close-knit community in disbelief. 

    Day’s body was located around 6 a.m., before students arrived for the day. The Munford Police Department was called to the school for an “emergency” and found the 60-year-old deceased. Officials later confirmed that Day’s death was due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

    “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, students, and faculty affected by this heartbreaking event,” police said in a statement.

    “We ask that the community respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time,” added the statement. 

    Classes were canceled on Thursday to give police time to investigate. Day held the position of Special Education Director at the school. He lived in Atoka with his wife and son. It is still not known if authorities located a suicide note.

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  • Mother and Daughter Killed and Multiple Hurt After Tornado Hit Tennessee

    Mother and Daughter Killed and Multiple Hurt After Tornado Hit Tennessee

    A mother and daughter lost their lives, and at least three others were hurt when a tornado hit eastern Tennessee on Thursday night, causing severe damage. The EF-2 tornado, with winds reaching 135 mph, struck Deer Lodge in Morgan County at approximately 8:30 p.m, per the New York Post. 

    On Friday morning, the agency confirmed that a mother and daughter who resided together were sadly, killed. The pair have yet to be identified. Three other individuals were injured. The storm also caused huge property damage and left hundreds of residents without power, as reported by WBIR.

    A statement by county officials said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic event…local, county, and state first responders, along with emergency personnel from multiple agencies and jurisdictions, are actively engaged in search and rescue operations and assessing individual safety.” 

    Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated that the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is assisting victims and evaluating the damage. He plans on visit the affected areas later. Morgan County has also established an emergency operations center.

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  • Tennessee Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting At Family Sledding In The Snow, Deputies Say

    Tennessee Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting At Family Sledding In The Snow, Deputies Say

    A Tennessee man is in hot water after reportedly opening fire on a family enjoying some sledding in the snow, claiming that they were trespassing on his property, as stated by the NY Post. 

    Benjamin Cook is facing six counts of aggravated assault related to the incident, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of the investigation.

    The sheriff’s office reported that deputies responded to the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive on Friday after receiving a call about a man firing a gun at a family of six playing in the snow. Initial details from the scene revealed that the parents and their four children had walked down the street to sled down a hill in their neighborhood, according to the deputies. 

    Around 11:30 a.m., the family heard gunfire coming from a house down the hill near the 10400 block of Birchwood Pike. The mother noticed snow being kicked up just a few feet away from her one-year-old son. The parents quickly turned to the source of the shots and shouted at a man, later identified as Cook, to stop shooting. The man alleged that the family was on his property, but the family maintained that they were not. 

    They then collected their items and returned home before notifying the authorities. Deputies arrived at the shooter’s residence and spoke with Cook. They also obtained photographs from a neighbor showing Cook wearing matching clothes while walking through the woods with a black rifle slung over his back. Cook was subsequently arrested on charges of aggravated assault. The investigation confirmed that the family was not on Cook’s property when he started shooting. A search warrant was executed at Cook’s home, where multiple rifles were discovered.

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  • 14-Year-Old Girl Discovered In The Woods After Man She Met Online Gaming Exploited Her For Sex

    14-Year-Old Girl Discovered In The Woods After Man She Met Online Gaming Exploited Her For Sex

    A 14-year-old girl endured days alone in the woods after a man she met through an online video game, with whom she had a sex with, discovered her age and abandoned her there, as reported by the NY Post.

    The suspect, 28-year-old Alexander Materne, initially met the teenager in person on December 23. He subsequently took the young girl from Tennessee to his residence in St. Rose, Louisiana, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

    While at Materne’s residence, the two engaged in sexual activities, during which the girl disclosed her age to the 28-year-old, according to the news release. Materne then packed a tent, food, and water before leaving the young girl in the Louisiana wilderness in Tangipahoa Parish. The Sheriff’s Office stated that he then went off to celebrate the holidays with his family.

    After the girl had been missing for a considerable time, concerned family members began investigating and uncovered her relationship with the older man. They contacted Materne’s relatives and managed to reach individuals who were at a Christmas party he attended. Sheriff’s deputies intervened at the family celebration and forced Materne to reveal the location where he had left the minor, according to the report. 

    The 14-year-old was located in good health and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Materne was charged with one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile and one count of Aggravated Kidnapping of a Child.

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  • Woman Reportedly Kidnapped Her 2 Kids After Viciously Beating Her Mother Unconscious, Police Say

    Woman Reportedly Kidnapped Her 2 Kids After Viciously Beating Her Mother Unconscious, Police Say

    A 39-year-old woman from Tennessee has been arrested on multiple felony charges for allegedly kidnapping her two biological children, per Law & Crime. She allegedly brutally attacked her mother, who is the children’s legal guardian, leaving her unconscious in the process.

    Sarah Myers was taken into custody on Thursday and faces charges including one count of child neglect for a child under 8, two counts of custodial interference, and one count of vehicle theft, all classified as felonies, as announced by authorities. Her children, 1-year-old Rico Delk and 3-month-old Elijah Delk, were located unharmed.

    On Wednesday evening, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Metro Nashville Police Department issued an Endangered Child Alert for Rico and Elijah, stating that both children were

    “believed to be with their non-custodial mother, Sarah Myers.”

    Myers was reportedly traveling with the children in a 1997 cream Lincoln Town Car with Tennessee license plates.

    According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Nashville NBC affiliate WSMV, on Wednesday, Myers drove to her mother Holly Featherman’s home in the Lincoln Town Car. Featherman is reportedly the legal custodian of both grandchildren. After arriving at her mother’s home, Myers allegedly 

    “attacked her until she was rendered unconscious,”

    before fleeing with her children. 

    Several hours later, a man requested a welfare check on Myers, who was reported to be suicidal. When authorities arrived, they found the older child alone in the Lincoln outside. Myers and Elijah were inside a nearby townhome located in the Hermitage, Tennessee area. She is currently being held on a $20,000 bond.

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  • 12-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Suffocated 8-Year-Old Cousin In Dispute Over iPhone, Police Say

    12-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Suffocated 8-Year-Old Cousin In Dispute Over iPhone, Police Say

    In Tennessee, a 12-year-old girl has been charged with murder after allegedly suffocating her 8-year-old cousin while she was sleeping, reports the WREG News. The tragic incident occurred during an argument over an iPhone, and it was captured on a security camera in their shared bedroom. 

    The victim’s mother, Rayana Smith, has identified her daughter as Demeria Hollingsworth. According to a statement from Gibson District Attorney Frederick Agee, the recording reveals that the older child used bedding to suffocate her cousin while she was sleeping in the top bunk. After the child died,

    “the juvenile cleaned up the victim and repositioned her body,”

    Agee said.

    A relative told WREG-TV in Memphis, that the girls had a disagreement over an iPhone after traveling from out of town to stay with their grandmother. Following the discovery of a video by authorities on Wednesday, the girl was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.

    “I consider this to be one of the most disturbing violent acts committed by either an adult or juvenile that my office has prosecuted,”

    Agee wrote in the statement.

    He said that he plans to petition a judge to prosecute the girl, who will be turning 13 later this month, in adult court, which would allow for

    “a lengthier sentence, whether that will be through incarceration or supervision with court-ordered conditions.”

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  • 18-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Driver Shocked After Man Shot At Him 7 Times For Parking In Wrong Driveway

    18-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Driver Shocked After Man Shot At Him 7 Times For Parking In Wrong Driveway

    In Ashland City, Tennessee, an 18-year-old Domino’s pizza delivery driver mistakenly parked in the wrong driveway and was shot at multiple times by a homeowner. The driver is now recovering from the shock, per USA Today. 

    Upon investigation, the police found the suspect who claimed that he and his wife noticed a truck parked in their driveway on their Ring camera, leading them to believe it was a break-in attempt. The suspect grabbed his firearm and fired shots at the truck in an attempt to disable it. 

    Officials

    “recovered seven shell casings from the scene.”

    The victim stated that he parked in what he believed was the correct driveway, but after delivering the pizza,

    “he saw a man running towards him and shooting at him,”

    per court documents.

    According to the police, the victim’s truck was hit by three bullets. The incident was captured on Ring camera footage, which the authorities examined.

    “Nothing close to what I thought would happen on a delivery, I’ll say that…I was literally about to get killed right there, so it’s attempted murder in my opinion,”

    the high school student told WTVF-TV.

    The teen mentioned that the houses on the street are very close to each other. 

    The 32-year-old suspect, Ryan Babcock, was apprehended and charged with felony aggravated assault. 

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  • Tennessee Mother Reports Her Teenage Sons To Authorities After Spotting Them On A Wanted Poster For Allegedly Shooting At A Police Officer, ‘I Don’t Play No Games’

    Tennessee Mother Reports Her Teenage Sons To Authorities After Spotting Them On A Wanted Poster For Allegedly Shooting At A Police Officer, ‘I Don’t Play No Games’

    A Tennessee mother made the tough decision of handing her two sons over to the police after she saw them on a wanted poster for allegedly shooting at a police officer, per the NY Post. 

    “I’m like ‘Are you serious? Aww hell no,’”

    the unidentified mother told WMC, remembering the horrific moment when she witnessed her teenage son’s face on a wanted poster from Holly Springs police.

    “I don’t play no games with them. If you want to do the crime, you gotta do the time. Plain and simple,”

    she said.

    The boys, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attempted to flee the police officer during a traffic stop. After firing two bullets, the suspects ran into the nearby woods on foot. Their faces were captured on a door camera of a nearby residence.

    The day after the incident, the mother reported her teenagers to the authorities. Her boys have maintained their innocence, and she has faith that their names will be cleared once the investigation is complete.

    “My child does not get in trouble. He don’t bother nobody. They don’t do nothing. All they do is play games. Stay home and play games. This is very new. This is very shocking,”

    she said.

    According to a report from WMC, the boys have been charged with committing aggravated assault against a police officer. The police have interviewed a third individual who is considered a person of interest in the case, but they have not been charged yet.

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  • Alleged Shoplifter Sues Walgreens After Being Shot Seven Times While Pregnant By Employee In Parking Lot

    Alleged Shoplifter Sues Walgreens After Being Shot Seven Times While Pregnant By Employee In Parking Lot

    A woman in Tennessee, Travonsha Ferguson, is suing Walgreens after an employee shot her multiple times in the parking lot, suspecting her of shoplifting. The incident that occurred last year in April left her in critical condition, per the New York Post.

    The Nashville Walgreens worker, Mitarius Boyd, was informed by another staffer that two women, including a woman who was 7 months pregnant at the time, were allegedly stealing from the store. He witnessed them putting items in a cart and bag, recorded them, and followed as they fled the facility without paying. 

    Boyd informed officials that he approached the women as they loaded the stolen items into their car. According to Ferguson’s lawsuit, Boyd confronted them aggressively without identifying himself as a worker. Ferguson sprayed Boyd with mace out of fear for her and her baby’s safety. In response, Boyd shot Ferguson numerous times, causing serious injuries.

    The employee confessed to using the firearm. He claimed that he wasn’t sure if they had a gun. 

    Ferguson was then taken to the hospital in critical condition and had an emergency C-section. She suffered internal injuries and now needs a colostomy bag to survive. Her baby spent weeks in the NICU and is at risk of long-term disabilities. Ferguson’s lawyer told FOX Business that she now faces ongoing health issues. Her attorney claimed that Ferguson’s premature baby has a serious heart defect that will need continuous medical attention. 

    The Walgreens worker was fired following the incident and has fully cooperated with officials. 

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