Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Nurse finds meth, pills on patient

Approximately 3.5 grams of methamphetamine and several non-prescribed pills were confiscated from a suspect Friday morning, Shelbyville police said. A driver was clocked at 43 mph in … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/23/21

Left, Will’s mother Christy West Warner (center), Heather Johns and Jason Grant show T-shirts bearing a favorite expression of Will’s.

Crowd attends vigil for Will Warner

A crowd gathered at Bedford County Courthouse on Friday night to honor Will Warner of Shelbyville, whose body was found with Aug. 13 in Nashville. more

8/23/21

Police blotter Aug 24, 2021

Shoplifting A man with more than $300 worth of allegedly-stolen items on him Saturday at Walmart was charged with shoplifting, according to police. Cameron Letrell Johnson, … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/23/21

Outdoors activity ahead? Sunday’s your day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Saturday but chances drop to 30% on Sunday so that definitely looks like the best day of your weekend for outdoor activities. Next week hotter weather comes … more

By STEVE NORRIS | 8/20/21

This case filed Aug. 17 is evident that the federal government can easily find out all it wants to know about a citizen, especially one like Ronald Colton McAbee, 27, who recently moved back to Bedford County. He was among many arrested and indicted for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. This is the arrest warrant page of the 20 plus page federal case document.

Area Capitol rioter was Williamson Co. deputy

The 27-year-old Unionville man who was arrested for allegedly participating in the violent attack on police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was employed at the time as a deputy with the … more

By TERENCE CORRIGAN - Special to the T-G | 8/20/21

Assistant Director of Schools Tim Harwell visited classrooms earlier this year, sharing achievements with students.

Schools won’t be held TNReady accountable

Just as he did for several years as he led highly positive Renaissance rallies at Shelbyville Central High School, Tim Harwell, now as assistant director of schools, recently encouraged school board … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/20/21

Hoses, security lights stolen from property

Two garden hoses were stolen overnight Wednesday from a home on East Lane Street, Shelbyville police said. Two security cameras and three pairs of work boots belonging to another man … more

T-G STAFF REPORTS | 8/20/21

State Rep. Pat Marsh, was present at Cedar Recovery’s recent ribbon cutting, along with Chief Strategy Officer Paul Trivette, left, and CEO Joe Bond.

Cedar Recovery opens at new location

The story of Cedar Recovery begins in 2015 with Joe Bond, who found the need to provide substance abuse help after some of his family members struggled with addiction. There are now … more

By ZOË HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/20/21

Samuel Earl Rich confers with court-appointed attorney Robert Marlow during a General Sessions Court appearance. The appearance was to appoint an attorney and set a date for a preliminary hearing.

Hearing date set for Rich

Samuel Earl Rich will remain in custody without bond after appearing in General Sessions Court for a hearing Friday. Rich, 25, of Shelbyville is charged with attempted first degree murder … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/20/21

Cook voted new school board chair

Bedford County School Board elected a new chairperson, Michael Cook, on Tuesday night during its regular monthly meeting. Cook represents the fifth school district. In a non-election … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/19/21

Commissioners question why search alert not issued

Why weren’t alert messages sent to the public when Samuel Earl Rich — who allegedly shot a Shelbyville woman in the head, stole her boyfriend’s vehicle, and is being questioned in … more

8/18/21

This photo provided by the FBI allegedly shows Ronald Colton “Cole” McAbee of Unionville among others attacking a Washington police officer during the Jan. 6 rioting at the U.S. Capitol.

Unionville man charged in Capitol attack

A Unionville man is among those suspected of storming the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, authorities say. Ronald Colton “Cole” McAbee, 27, of Holly Court in Unionville was … more

T-G STAFF REPORTS | 8/18/21

Bedford County Emergency Medical Service personnel walk Quincy Thompson to an ambulance following a Monday afternoon crash at Madison Street at East Lane Street and Celebration Drive. Thompson’s car, left, was involved in a collision with a truck driven by Anthony Solis, Shelbyville police said.

Headed for help

8/18/21

Rich was waiting for victim: Investigators

Samuel Earl Rich was waiting in Will warner's home on Temple Ford Road when Hannah Grace "Gracie" Perryman entered early Friday, arresting documents say. The arrest warrant against Samuel Earl … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmeslon@t-g.com & ZOE HAGGARD - zhaggard@t-g.com | 8/18/21

Stabbing suspect arrested

A man who allegedly ran into woods after stabbing his stepfather and mother was arrested Tuesday. Luke Aaron Barton, 27, of Rabbit Branch Road posted $13,500 bond on charges of aggravated … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 8/18/21

Lunge toward officer results in arrest

A man Officer Sam Campbell said “lunged at me” after being told a vehicle would be towed was charged with resisting arrest and two counts of assault Saturday night, Shelbyville police … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/16/21

Rich charged, held in shooting; questioned in Warner death

The suspect in the shooting of a Shelbyville woman last Friday – and who is being questioned in the death of a man found in Nashville the same day – was taken into custody Sunday. more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/16/21

Pt. 2: ‘Four the Boys,’ fundraiser Aug. 28

On Saturday, Aug. 28, owners and friends of Penalties Sports Bar, 1731 North Main St., will enjoy four cycle stops in the area. more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/16/21

COVID tally at 200-plus

Bedford County moved over to 211 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday. Tennessee Health Department reports of those, 22 were newly reported. This brings Bedford County’s total … more

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com | 8/16/21

Rich taken into custody

Samuel Earl Rich was taken into custody Sunday night by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. THe BCSO's initial announcement did not say not say … more

By DAVID MELSON - dmelson@t-g.com | 8/15/21