DMV News

Tennessee State Trooper Arrests Man Suspected of Producing Fraudulent Documents

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NASHVILLE — A Tennessee state trooper arrested a man Tuesday in Johnson City who is suspected of producing fraudulent documents including social security cards, resident alien cards, and Mexican driver licenses. Trooper Kevin Kimbrough of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Cristian Hernandez Reyes, 31, at his home on Wilson Avenue in Johnson … Read more

Tennessee Highway Patrol Encourages Back to School Safety

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NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to take extra traffic safety precautions as students return to school around the state. State Troopers will target traffic violators, specifically those who speed in school zones and pass stopped school buses, as well as raise awareness on school safety in Tennessee.   “Every motorist should … Read more

THP Criminal Investigations Division Charge Man with Criminal Simulation, Forgery

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NASHVILLE — Tennessee state troopers arrested a man Wednesday in Jackson who is suspected of producing fraudulent documents including social security cards and permanent resident alien cards.   Troopers assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested Gustavo Castano-Flores, 25, at his home on Lynley Cove in Jackson after executing … Read more

Tennessee Interdiction Plus Trooper Arrests Federal & State Fugitive

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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Highway Patrol Interdiction Plus (IP) Trooper Michael Robertson arrested a federal fugitive from justice and a man wanted by state authorities on Tuesday in Cumberland County. IP team member Trooper Michael Loftis also assisted.   At approximately 11:48 a.m. Tuesday morning, Trooper Robertson initiated a traffic stop on a 2011 Hino straight truck … Read more

Former State Trooper Indicted on Criminal Charges

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NASHVILLE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that a former state trooper assigned to the Cookeville District had been indicted by a Putnam County grand jury on criminal charges. Jonathan Reed was indicted for driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence. Both charges are class … Read more

Department of Safety & Homeland Security Earns State Accreditation

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The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program governing board has awarded the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security state accreditation. The department is the first state agency in Tennessee to earn both state accreditation and national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). It is also one of the … Read more