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Seven People Confirmed Dead in Westmoreland

Michael Cummins

An investigation by the TBI to uncover the events that led to the deaths of seven people in Westmoreland, is continuing this week after suspect Michael Cummins was taken into custody Saturday night following a massive manhunt.

Drugs & Pill Press Seized: Approx. 2,000 Pills Made Daily

Above: The pill press, drugs, paraphernalia and gun found during the investigation at a Lafayette Landing residence and a home on Andrea Lane. (Photo by J. Williams)

By Jessie Williams

A year-long joint investigation between the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, the Red Boiling Springs Police Department, the Lafayette Police Department and the Tennessee High Patrol has resulted in the arrest of Red Boiling Springs Mayor Joel Rae Coe, and the discovery of a long-rumored pill press that has supplied our community with thousands of illegal narcotic drugs including Heroin, Meth, Morphine, Ecstasy and Fentanyl.

Meth Rock Found in Woman’s Body Cavity

Above: Macon County Sheriff’s Department K-9, Otto, is pictured with capsules found in Hall’s vehicle that contained a white, powdery substance that field-tested positive for meth. Otto was utilized in the traffic stop that also led to the discovery of a meth rock inside Hall’s body during the booking process.

By Jessie Williams

A canister containing a meth rock was discovered inside the body cavity of a Lafayette woman last week as she was being booked into the Macon County Jail.

Lawn Mower Vs. Tractor Trailer

By Debbie Gregory

A Lafayette man was injured when his riding lawn mower struck a tractor trailer rig on Union Camp Road, while he was mowing on Monday morning.

RBS Patrol Car Set on Fire

Phillip Kernell

By Jessie Williams

Thanks to a nearby security camera, Red Boiling Springs police were able to identify the suspect who allegedly set an RBS Police Department patrol car on fire Monday, April 15.