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As Hit-and-Run Deaths Surge in Nashville, Families Seek Justice and Police Face Challenges

As hit-and-run deaths surge in Nashville, families seek justice and police face challenges

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Stacey Cameron
While the arrest rate in Nashville for hit-and-run accidents may seem low to some people, Riley says it’s remarkable because it shows Nashville police are frequently overcoming the largest obstacle in these cases: positively identifying a suspect driver.

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THP crash report stated that deputy improperly changed lanes. The county insurance company...

After deputy crashes into civilian’s car, county insurance refuses to pay for damages

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
While shaken up by the crash with a Rutherford County deputy, Katie Smith didn’t worry at first, knowing that she wasn’t given a citation. Then, she read the THP crash report that in under the “driver actions” portion of the crash report, the deputy improperly changed lanes. But weeks later, the county's insurance company denied her claim

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Police release pictures of suspects wanted in shooting death of Nashville restaurant owner

‘Armed and dangerous’ duo wanted for questioning in shooting death of Nashville restaurant owner

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
MNPD reports that the duo may still be in a silver Ford Taurus with a rust spot and front-end damage.

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A citizen saw the three men on the building and called police.

3 men charged after climbing AT&T building

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Three men were spotted climbing to the top of the building, prompting a response from MNPD.

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POLICE LIGHTS

Fallen debris from old bridge causes traffic issue on TN interstate

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Some debris from the old bridge fell onto the interstate, which prompted rolling roadblocks for clean-up.

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A crash involving a semi carrying toxic chemicals has forced the town of Camden to shut down...

Highway partially opens after fatal crash in Benton County

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter and Malikka Nation
The crash damaged a water main break, prompting a boil water advisory.

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A teenager is accused of carjacking in Nashville.

14-year-old accused of armed carjacking in downtown Nashville

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The victim was able to track his vehicle using his cell phone and Ford app, according to MNPD.

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Travel delays possible starting late Wednesday and into Thursday

First Alert Weather Days issued for Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day and Saturday

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dan Thomas
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday of next week due to weather that could impact holiday travel.

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More than a dozen cars broken into this weekend at four stations in Nashville

Nashville firefighters frustrated, want more security after slew of car break-ins

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
Firefighters go out on emergency service calls and are coming back to find their personal car windows smashed. They want the city to make changes to ensure those who are risking their lives to protect us, are protected themselves.

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Delandrion Todd

Memphis firefighter accused of hitting deputy’s vehicle while driving under the influence with 2 sons in back of car

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Action News 5 Staff
Delandrion Todd, 38, is charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, possession of a handgun while under the influence, open container law, and lights on motor vehicles.
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Former fugitive convicted in Nashville woman’s murder

Former fugitive convicted in Nashville woman’s murder

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Officers found the victim with eight gunshot wounds inside a Madison apartment.

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GLP-1 drugs (Generic)

TennCare requesting $118M for popular weight loss, Type 2 diabetes drugs

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
TennCare is federally required to cover GLP-1 drugs; of the $118M in the cost increase request, more than $76 million would be coming from federal dollars.

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TN House Republicans elect leaders for 114th General Assembly

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The GOP maintains a 75-24 majority in the state’s House of Representatives.

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Bobcat spotted roaming through Nashville yard

Video: Bobcat spotted roaming through Nashville yard

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Bobcats are common in the Volunteer State.

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Woman bypasses officers, crashes into downed tree on Briley Parkway and dies

Woman bypasses officers, crashes into downed tree on Briley Parkway and dies

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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TN bald eagle injured by gunfire moved to sanctuary

TN bald eagle injured by gunfire moved to sanctuary

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing.

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Clarksville-Montgomery County school bus.

Middle school classroom evacuated after intruder drill went wrong in Clarksville

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“This should have been a routine drill, but the script used was for an actual emergency not a drill.”

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Lebanon Police discovered drugs and guns during a search warrant on Friday.

Drug, guns seized after Lebanon Police raid

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
Special Ops agents conducted a search warrant at a house on Westlynn Drive on Friday.

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A crash involving a cattle trailer shut down I-840 for hours on Monday.

Interstate shut down for crash involving cattle trailer in Williamson County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
A 1600-pound bull got loose after the crash and had to be wrangled in the middle of I-840.

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Benton County Sheriff's Office

Schools closed, boil water advisory in place for Midstate city

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Malikka Nation
The city of Camden said a deadly crash on Highway 70 East severely damaged their water system.

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Career training program equips participants with tools to land jobs

Career training program equips participants with tools to land jobs

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Tracy Kornet
More than 600 people applied for its summer cohort hoping to land one of the 60 spots.

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20 units damaged in fire at a Madison apartment complex

Madison fire displaces people in 20 Apartment units ahead of Thanksgiving

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
People in 20 apartment units were displaced in Madison after they were damaged by a fire Monday morning.

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Nashvillians saving on their Thanksgiving dinner with lower turkey prices

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Danielle Ledbetter
American Farm Bureau Federation estimates Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year.

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MNPD officers who took down Covenant shooter recognized by Metro Council

MNPD officers who took down Covenant shooter recognized by Metro Council

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Councilman Jacob Kupin presented council proclamations honoring Officers of the Year, Rex Engelbert and Mike Collazo and Chief John Drake.

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‘Game changer’: Nashville’s new 911 technology could improve response time

‘Game changer’: Nashville’s new 911 technology could improve response time officials say

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Holly Thompson
The new tool could help 911 callers get the response they need faster.

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One restaurant owner is dead after a shootout Sunday night in the parking lot of the Mill...

Antioch restaurant owner killed in shootout outside business, Metro Police searching for suspects

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Lydia Fielder
Police are working to determine if the restaurant owner was targeted or simply caught in the crossfire.

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Temporary fencing placed along Cumberland River as a permanent solution is still in works

Riverfront safety barriers included in Nashville mayor’s proposed Capital Spending Plan

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:38 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington and Brendan Tierney
Right now, only some temporary fencing has been put up along the open embankment spots on Gay Street. The fencing runs from First Avenue to the Main Street bridge.

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La Vergne Police Department

Man hospitalized after road rage shooting in La Vergne

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Police are working to identify the suspect(s) in the shooting.

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A business owner was shot while sitting in his car, causing him to hit the gas and plow...

Nashville restaurant owner killed after shootout in parking lot of shopping plaza

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The victim crashed into a dentist's office after being shot in his SUV, according to MNPD.

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UC Bearcat mascot

Help rename Tennessee middle school’s mascot after Univ. of Cincinnati’s Cease and Desist letter

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 5:52 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
UC’s crosstown rival, the Xavier University Musketeers told the middle school they could use the name.

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TBI

Tennessee man sexually assaulting juvenile, arrested in Minnesota

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
On Oct. 17, a Robertson County Grand Jury indicted him with one count of sexual battery, one count of rape and one count of aggravated statutory rape.

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute hologram technology

West Tennessee cancer center launches hologram technology

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
The oncologist uses the hologram for virtual patient appointments.

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National blood shortage impacting South Bend Medical Foundation on Sept. 18, 2023.

‘Dangerously low levels’: Blood Assurance asks for more blood, plasma and platelet donations

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
According to Blood Assurance, O-negative and AB plasma donors are the most needed.

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Hendersonville TN Police Department

Man accused of attempting to steal copper from NES pole

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Police said the wire is valued at approximately $15,000.

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Kroger launches Food Angel Tree to provide Christmas meals to families in need

Kroger launches Food Angel Tree to provide Christmas meals to families in need

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:34 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The Food Angel Tree program is a part of the grocery store chain’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate hunger in its communities and reduce food waste.

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Man caught, held at gunpoint after breaking into home to steal iPhone

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:12 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The homeowner found an open window where the intruder likely entered the residence.

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Two people were shot at TrapHouse Wingz in Nashville.

2 shot near North Nashville wing shop

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 2:16 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Both victims were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Franklin Fire crews work to extinguish a house on Saturday.

Family displaced after fire pit ashes spark house fire in Franklin

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The two-story home on Langley Drive suffered extensive damage estimated at $60,000.

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Four men are suspected of busting an ATM out of a 7-Eleven in Murfreesboro.

Search underway for suspects involved in ATM heist in Murfreesboro

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 12:08 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia
Murfreesboro PD is looking for four suspects who used a stolen pickup to pull the machine through the storefront glass.

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Crews working apartment fire in Madison

Multiple units affected at Madison apartment fire

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 12:07 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Crews will remain on the scene of the fire to check for extension and extinguishing hot spots.

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TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN.

Medics find woman overdosed inside car with child in the backseat, police say

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 12:06 PM CST
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By Malikka Nation
Medics had to break a car window to get to the child as well as her mother who, according to the arrest report, was showing signs of overdose.

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Search underway for missing Clarksville woman

Search underway for missing Clarksville woman

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:47 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Police believe she might be traveling in a blue GMC Sierra (Michigan Tag: BYR-924).

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Mom crashes with two kids in car, drug paraphernalia found inside, police say

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:28 AM CST
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By Malikka Nation
Two children, ages three and four, were in the back of the wrecked vehicle, according to the arrest affidavit.

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TBI offers free active shooter training

TN man accused of sending child pornography through Snapchat

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:06 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The man is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor (over 100 images), per the TBI.

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Police are investigating a shooting in Gallatin on Monday morning.

Man faces attempted homicide charges following drive-by shooting in Gallatin

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The investigation into the drive-by shooting remains ongoing as additional charges may be forthcoming as new evidence comes to light, according to GPD.

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The Tennesse Bureau of Investigation.

Venezuelan gang member among 4 arrested in TN human trafficking investigation

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The alleged gang member is also suspected of committing violent crimes in Chicago and New York City, according to the TBI.

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Cane Ridge Dental building damaged by SUV.

Dentist office closes after shooting victim crashes into building

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 10:06 AM CST
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By Malikka Nation
Our crew at the scene said part of the roof of the dental office collapsed and medical devices were damaged.

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Facebook Marketplace Police Dept

Police warning of Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee ticket scam

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 8:07 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Scammers are posting fake tickets for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

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MNPD investigating Mill Creek Village shootout

1 killed after shootout in parking lot of shopping plaza, MNPD investigating

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:51 AM CST
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By Malikka Nation
The shopping plaza is located along Bell Road and Blue Hole Road.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Airport workers strike ahead of busy holiday travel days

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:42 AM CST
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By Malikka Nation
Striking workers plan to hold an 11 a.m. rally and a 1 p.m. “Strikesgiving” lunch “in place of the Thanksgiving meal that many of the workers won’t be able to afford later this week,” union officials said.
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