Macon County Chronicle
Meth & Fentanyl Found Under Hood of Vehicle
By Jessie Williams A container was found under the hood of a 47-year-old Westmoreland man’s vehicle, containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, during a routine traffic stop last week. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Macon County Detective Jason Sells, he was on patrol on January 11, 2024, when he observed a white Cadillac Escalade…
Read MoreThomas Kidd Retires as CEO of Macon Community Hospital
By Debbie Gregory On Friday, January 5th, Mr. Thomas Kidd, CEO of Macon Community Hospital, was honored with a retirement celebration at the Jenkins Center, with a host of family, friends, colleagues and special guests dropping by to wish him well as he heads into the next chapter of his life. After 20 years at…
Read MoreMacon County Markets Request Sunday Beer Sales
By Misty Green Lying just beyond the outskirts of the city limits of Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs are three markets seeking permission from Macon County lawmakers to be allowed to sell beer on Sundays. District 6 Commissioner Tony Wix stated, “I have talked to one (Coley Market’s owner Nimesh Patel) and he told me…
Read MoreMore Child Abuse Charges Filed Against Stepfather
By Jessie Williams A 27-year-old stepfather charged with child abuse last month, now faces four additional charges of child abuse under Haley’s Law. William Arizona Vannasdale, who was investigated after his 6-year-old step-son came to school with a black eye, was originally arrested in early December for child abuse and neglect. Further investigation by local…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Patronizing Prostitution & Solicitation of Minor
By Jessie Williams Two men were arrested last week for offering money for sex, to an undercover posing as a 14-year-old girl. The first arrest involved 32-year-old Ricardo Ramon Moctezuma, of Celina, TN. According to a report filed by Red Boiling Springs Chief of Police Joseph Woodard, Moctezuma messaged an undercover Facebook account, speaking with…
Read MoreIntoxicated Man Arrested with Over 21 Grams of Fentanyl
By Jessie Williams A 19-year-old Lafayette man, who was under the influence, was arrested last week after approaching a woman leaving for work and asking if she was his Uber driver. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Sergeant Logan Swindle of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, he was dispatched to a residence on…
Read MoreCouple Charged with Child Abuse & Neglect
By Jessie Williams A Lafayette couple is being charged with child abuse following an investigation into a 6-year-old who came to school with a black eye. According to reports filed by Detective Robert Jacoby of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, he received a Department of Children’s Services referral on December 7, 2023, regarding a 6-year-old…
Read MoreMore Men Arrested for Solicitation of a Minor
By Jessie Williams Two more men have been arrested for soliciting minors through an undercover Facebook page ran by the Macon County Sheriff’s Department. The first arrest involved 27-year-old Tobbie Herren of Spencer, Tennessee. According to law enforcement, Herren messaged the undercover Facebook page on December 6, 2023, and was told he was speaking with…
Read More“Shop With A Cop”…The True Spirit of Christmas
By Debbie Gregory The Christmas holidays are quickly approaching, and as a result of a huge community response effort, 55 children in Macon County will have the chance for a better, brighter and merrier Christmas, thanks to “Shop With A Cop”, spearheaded by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. “We wanted to do something for Christmas…
Read MoreChronicle Christmas at The Donoho This Saturday
This Saturday, December 9, 2023, you and yours are cordially invited to join us at the “Chronicle Christmas At The Donoho”, on the grounds in front of the beautiful Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs from 4 to 7 p.m. Mr. Randy East will serve as the event emcee. Bring the family out and celebrate…
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