State Trooper Apprehends California Murder Suspect in Jefferson County

NASHVILLE — A Tennessee state trooper over the weekend apprehended a man wanted for murder in California while on patrol in Jefferson County. Trooper Travis Raines observed a vehicle allegedly speeding early Saturday on State Highway 341 in Jefferson County. Trooper Raines turned his patrol car in an attempt to stop the vehicle.  The vehicle … Read more

Rutherford County Trooper Arrests Man on Theft & Drug Charges

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Trooper Brian Carmouche arrested a Memphis man on theft and drug charges last Friday in Rutherford County.     Courtney Skinner, 27, of Memphis, Tenn., was charged with theft of property over 0, felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of marijuana, and driving on a revoked driver license. He was taken … Read more

Bonny Oaks Driver Service Center in Hamilton County to Temporarily Close for Renovations

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the Driver Service Center located at 6502 Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga will temporarily close on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 for facility renovations. The driver service center will also be closed July 4, as will all state offices, for the Independence … Read more

Putnam County Driver Service Center to Temporarily Close for Renovations

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced that the Driver Service Center located at 4600 South Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville will temporarily close on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 for facility renovations.  The center’s improvements will help more efficiently serve customers and issue driver licenses. “We are committed … Read more

Haslam Signs Public Safety Legislation in Shelby County

Imposes tougher penalties for domestic violence, felons with guns and gang activity BARTLETT – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today held a ceremonial bill signing at the Bartlett Criminal Justice Center to highlight three pieces of public safety legislation.  The bills were a result of his administration’s multi-agency, comprehensive public safety action plan aimed at curbing … Read more

Department of Safety & Homeland Security to Open New Reinstatement-Only Driver Service Center in Hamilton County

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will open a new driver service center in Chattanooga on Monday, June 4. The Northgate Park Driver Service Center will offer reinstatement services only. Once open, it will be the only location in southeast Tennessee where citizens may reinstate driver licenses that have been suspended … Read more