Macon County Chronicle
More 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 MoreRBS Mayor Hires New Assistant Police Chief: Council Questions Why Job Wasn’t Posted
By Misty Green After approving the resignation of Assistant Police Chief Chris Keen during the December 14 meeting of the City Council, Red Boiling Springs Mayor Kenneth Hollis said, “Derrick Gann… accept the hiring of Derrick Gann as Assistant (Police) Chief… I need it done in two motions… because then you have got to set…
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…
Read MoreBarry Newberry…Another Great Christmas Story
By Debbie Gregory Barry Newberry has a warm spot in his heart for children, and if he can help a child – that’s what he’s going to do. A lot of folks are facing the Christmas holidays in a financial bind, and once again, as in previous years, Barry is going to help the best…
Read MoreUndercover Facebook Account Results in Another Arrest
By Jessie Williams A Murfreesboro man was arrested by Macon County law enforcement last week at Key Park for the solicitation of a minor during an undercover investigation. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Detective Elliot Sandifer, he began investigating 34-year-old Scott Gooden on November 17, 2023 when Mr. Gooden messaged an undercover…
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