Former State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges

NASHVILLE—The District Attorney for the 13th Judicial District has informed the Department of Safety and Homeland Security that former state trooper Wade Williams pleaded guilty today to five criminal counts stemming from a sexual assault investigation.  Williams pleaded guilty to two (2) counts of aggravated statutory rape, two (2) counts of attempt to commit especially … Read more

Tennessee Law Enforcement Making Roadways Safer with More Cops. More Stops.

Nashville, TN – In an effort to save lives, the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) is again working across the state to crack down on traffic safety violators including impaired drivers, seat belt violators, distracted drivers, and speeders, during its “More Cops. More Stops.” campaign this July 26-29.   “With school starting just around the … Read more

Tennessee State Trooper Arrests Man Suspected of Producing Fraudulent Documents

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

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

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

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

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