Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2026 James Tyler Dabbs, 33, of Waverly was indicted on Monday by a Humphreys County Grand Jury for 68 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.  This follows an investigation by the Waverly Police Department after multiple explicit images and videos were found during a search warrant of Dabbs’ electronic devices. Dabbs is being held on $750,000 bond in the Humphreys County Jail.  Anyone with information about this active case should contact Detective...

The Waverly Police Department and Humphreys County 911 Center have partnered with the TN Department of Safety to install a driver’s license self service kiosk in the lobby at the Police/911 building at 103 East Main Street, Waverly. Tennesseans can use the self-service kiosk to complete many Driver Services transactions including renewing or replacing a duplicate Driver License or ID Card, changing an address, updating emergency contact information, advancing a Teen/Graduated Driver...

Press Release April 19, 2024 Suspect Charged in Arson Fire On Saturday morning, April 13 around 2 am, the Waverly Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fire at the old Waverly Junior High School at 520 East Main St.  When officers arrived, they found flames coming through the roof near the main entrance.  The Waverly Fire Department worked into the morning to extinguish the flames. “This was a difficult and dangerous fire to work because it was largely...

The TN Supreme Court issued an order requiring the wearing of masks while conducting court business for all courts in Tennessee.  This will apply to the City of Waverly Municipal Court, which will be held this week on Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm.  This is the first time we will hold in-person court proceeding since the emergency orders have been in place.  Cases from the May court date were reset for July 15. All persons having business before the court will be required to wear...