News Release September 1, 2016 The Waverly Police Department responded to a call of gunshots being fired on Parkwood Drive in Waverly on August 31, 2016, at approximately 8 p.m.  Responding officers found two female victims who had been violently assaulted by suspect Stephen Jerese Turner, 28, of Waverly.  They were treated for their injuries at Three Rivers Hospital and released.  Turner is the ex-boyfriend of one of the victims and the victim had an active order of protection...

Chief Grant Gillespie has announced the promotion of Officer Chris Taylor to the rank of Sergeant.  Sgt. Taylor is a 4 year veteran of the Department and was a supervisor with UPS prior to joining the Waverly Dept. of Public Safety.  He has also been a Field Training Officer, responsible for training newly hired Police Officers and Firefighters.  He will assume his role as the night shift supervisor beginning June 12.  

The Waverly Police Department is requesting any information regarding the burglary of Waverly Lumber Company located on Highway 70 East. Between the dates of January 19th and February 1st, someone entered Waverly Lumber Company and took several items. Items include miscellaneous power tools, plumbing supplies, paint, stains and electrical supplies. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Fortner or Sergeant Hubbs at the Waverly Police Department (931-296-4300) or Humphreys County...