False Report Arrest
Press Release August 13, 2019
On August 13, 2019, Shannon Marie Robbins, 33, of Waverly, was arrested after being indicted by a Humphreys County Grand Jury on a charge of Filing a False Report. Mrs. Robbins made an allegation to Police Chief Grant Gillespie that she was sexually assaulted by a Waverly Police Officer during a traffic stop in February. Chief Gillespie asked for an independent review of the allegation by District Attorney Ray Crouch’s Office.
“I was able to quickly...
SBA in Waverly Fire Hall for Flood Assistance
The Small Business Administration is in the Fire Hall through Tuesday to assist flood victims with low interest loans. Please read below for more information.
From TEMA Press Release:
DISASTER LOANS NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP FLOOD-IMPACTED BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS IN 19 TN COUNTIES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will make its disaster loan program available in five counties recovering from the severe storms and flooding...
Pair Charged in Burglary to WJHS
Media ReleaseJune 24, 2019
Pair Charged in Burglary to WJHS
On June 20, The Waverly Police Department responded to a report of a burglary at the Waverly Junior High School. Sgt. Shaun Wilson found that 2 intruders had entered an unlocked door at the rear of the school and ransacked several classrooms. They also took a few items from the school. Sgt. Wilson was able to obtain video camera footage of the intruders from school officials.
The suspects were quickly identified from the footage as Andrew...
K9 Demo at Waverly Elementary School
Officer David Ross and his K9 partner Crockett did a demonstration for the 3rd Grade class at Waverly Elementary School. The kids enjoyed a drug detection demo as well as an apprehension bite demo. Sgt. Shaun Wilson and Officer Jordan Coble helped with the event.