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07/21/2025

***THE QUESTION MANY OF YOU ARE ASKING: WHY NOT FIRST DEGREE MURDER?
I can tell you that is not off the table.
In fact, I’ve been told by sources close to the investigation that based on the circumstances — including that several shots were fired — there is a very good chance the charge will be upgraded from second to first degree murder.
Second brings 15-25 in prison.
First has three possibilities: Life no parole, Life with parole after 51 years and Death.
So, yes, this could be a death penalty case.
A Grand Jury will decide the charge.
The District Attorney will decide whether to seek the death penalty — if it comes to that.
STAY TUNED.
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UPDATE: TWO SUSPECTS IN THE I-24 ROAD RAGE FATAL SHOOTING … both now officially booked and locked up.
I broke the exclusive story of their arrest this morning.
The two suspects were charged in the suspected road rage death of a Smyrna resident Saturday on Interstate 24 near Waldron Road.
Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh says the victim 22-year-old Noah Taylor was found shot and killed after his car crashed Saturday morning when he was on his way to work.
Suspects LaTashia McGowan, 40, and Glenn Branson, 41, both of Legacy Court in Smyrna, were charged with second-degree murder.
Branson is being held on a $1 million bond and McGowan is being held on a $250,000 bond at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.
Hearings are set Sept. 23 in General Sessions Court.
They will not be making bond.
MANY OF YOU have asked if the two are being investigated for other recent unsolved shootings on I-24.
Investigators will look at all possibilities.
My understanding is that if they recovered a murder weapon — and I think they did — they will try to march ballistics from other incidents.
But for now they have given no indication that the two were involved in any other incidents.
BUT THE CASE NOT CLOSED.

07/21/2025

For release:

BURGLARY SUSPECT APPREHENDED – PROPERTY RECOVERED

On July 5, 2025, at after 10:00pm, Decatur County 911 received an alert from Ring Alarm regarding a commercial burglary alarm at High Forest Releaf, located on Hwy 412 E. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the front door ajar and a window on the side of the building broken. Inside, items had been disturbed and merchandise was missing.

While deputies were securing the scene, Decatur County Dispatcher contacted Perry County authorities for information on the owner of the property. While in contact with Perry County Dispatch the dispatcher was notified that Perry County Deputies was engaged in a pursuit involving a motorcycle that had just crossed into their jurisdiction from Decatur County. The suspect, later identified as Ethen Creecy, was stopped and found to be in possession of numerous items determined to have been taken from the burglary.

Decatur County deputies met with Perry County deputies and the stolen property was recovered and returned to the business owner. The total value of the stolen merchandise and damages was estimated at over $6,000

This investigation remains ongoing. We are grateful for the swift coordination between Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County 911, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, and Perry County 911, which led to the quick apprehension of the suspect and recovery of the stolen property.

The defendant above is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/20/2025

Congratulations to junior Jon Parker Graves on being named to the Prep Redzone Preseason Class 2A All-State 1st Team as an offensive lineman.

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07/19/2025

07/19/2025

••••••STATE UPDATE••••••

🌟DC 10U stays HOT 🔥 with a 19-5 WIN over Kingston!! Keep rolling boys! We are behind you ALL the way!!!!

⚾️They advance to Saturday and will play Pleasant View at 12pm! Do it again BLUE! We believe in you 💙

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07/18/2025

07/18/2025

07/18/2025

UGH.
The sheriff in Sumner County, TN reports:
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Some arrests are hard to talk about and this is one of them.
Walter Lucian Lewis is currently in custody at the Sumner County Jail on a $500,000 bond following a Grand Jury indictment.
The investigation, which began in May, uncovered disturbing evidence indicating Lewis has victimized multiple children.
Yesterday, he was served with a warrant for:
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
— 5 counts of Aggravated R**e of a Child
— 5 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
— Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation
— Aggravated Sexual Battery
This is not just another arrest, it’s the result of a difficult investigation into the horrific abuse of multiple children.
If you know Walter Lucian Lewis and believe he may have victimized someone you love, please contact us.
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07/17/2025

UGH.
Metro-Nashville police say a cyber tip from Google led to today’s arrest of 72-year-old Marcus Hogins.
This after he was identified as the suspect who uploaded images of child sexual abuse to his Google Pictures account.
During an interview, he admitted the account was his and to having a sexual attraction to children.
In a second ongoing case, Hogins admitted to inappropriately hugging and groping a girl from the age of 10-15 at her church, Antioch Church of Christ, 2142 Antioch Pike, where Hogins was also a member.
The victim, who reported the abuse to her mother and church staff, is now 17.
Hogins is charged with aggravated sexual battery and sexual exploitation of a minor.
He is being held on $40,000 bond.
This guy is 72 and only now under arrest.
You have to wonder: Are there more alleged victims?
Anyone who knows of concerning behavior by Hogins is asked to call the Youth Services Division at 615-862-7417.
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