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Business Owners Report Suspicious Activity

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The Waverly Police Department encourages local businesses to report suspicious activity.  This time of year, property crime tends to increase as the holiday season approaches.  Be aware of anyone in your business who is acting nervously or unusual. Reporting suspicious persons or vehicles often leads to arrests for other crimes and helps to prevent more serious crime from occurring.  The owners of Cajun Corner recently reported a black male in a grey car with out of town plates who appeared...

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Surviving the Storm

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There will be a Surviving the Storm event on Thursday October 10th at 7pm at Waverly Central High School. Follow the link for more information.  

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Street Sign Vandalism

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In the late hours of Saturday night and the early morning hours of Sunday, July 20-21, this vehicle was witnessed running over a street sign on East Main Street.  There were also other signs damaged throughout the city that night.  Anyone having information concerning who was driving the truck that night is asked to call Officer Shaun Wilson at 29604300 or Crimestoppers at 296-2414.  A reward may be available for information and callers to Crimestoppers remain anonymous.    

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WPD Cautions About Inhaling Freon

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The Waverly Police Department is cautioning residents about a dangerous new trend of people getting high by “huffing” or inhaling Freon from air conditioning units. On June 13, Officer Chris Taylor observed three men tampering with an air conditioning unit behind Waverly Wine and Liquor. Austin Blake Bone, 18, Rocky Josey Hodges, 19, and Joseph C Wright, 21, all of Waverly were charged Vandalism and Inhalation of a Dangerous Substance. One of the men admitted that they were...

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Crimestoppers Reward Offered

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The Waverly Police Department is asking for your help in identifying two suspects who broke into the James Recycling Center during the early morning hours of December 6. The burglars stole a pickup truck which was later recovered as well as a large amount of copper. The suspects were captured on video surveillance. If you have information about this crime or know the suspects pictured in the photos, contact Detective Tony Ahne at 931-296-4300 or Crimestoppers at 931-296-2414. All calls to...

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