Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Four-Wheeler
Written by Chassity Martin   
Tuesday, 13 March 2012 07:42

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Four-Wheeler

Written by Chassity Martin

Wayne County News Inc.

 

            The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report on November 10th, 2011 of a four wheeler that had been stolen from Joe Ray of Collinwood.  According to Investigator Kenneth Martin, the four-wheeler was recovered on December 8th, 2011 at 215 Co. Rd. 339 in Killen, Alabama.  The vehicle was green when stolen but it was painted orange by the thief. 

            Joseph Dylan Rogers was charged on February 2nd, 2012 with theft over $1,000, A Class D Felony.  Prosecuting Officer was Investigator Kenneth Martin.  Rogersis currently being held in the Lauderdale County Jail for other charges.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 09:01
 
House Trailer Broken Into
Written by Chassity Martin   
Tuesday, 13 March 2012 07:35

House Trailer Broken Into

Written by Chassity Martin

Wayne County News Inc.

 

            On December 3rd, 2011the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a house trailer had been broken into on Indian Creek Rd. near Joel Yeiser Bridge.  Several items over $1,000 were stolen from the residence.

            Charges were filed against James William Lancaster for aggravated burglary on Feb. 16thProsecuting Officer was Investigator Cameron McDonald.  Lancaster is being held at the Henderson County Detention Centeron Theft charges. 
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 09:03
 
Robbery suspect caught

By Tom Smith
Timesdaly.com

A Wayne County man accused of robbing the Bank of Collinwood and hiding the money in a jug in a creek was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.

Roger Dale Pulley, 61, Lay Hollow Road, Collinwood, was located on a bluff overlooking Indian Creek in the Houston community, southwest of Collinwood, Police Chief Dan Farris said.
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Murder Trial- Brent Rowden
Written by Chassity Martin   
Thursday, 23 February 2012 10:53

Murder Trial- Brent Rowden

By Chassity Martin

Wayne County News, Inc

            On Tuesday, February 14th, Brent Rowden, 33, of 49 Turn Pike Road in Lawrenceburg was found guilty by jurors of second degree murder after two days of testimony.  Rowden was also found guilt of tampering with evidence and attempting to manufacture methamphetamine. 

            Rowden is accused of killing Scott Wayne Sobey, II, 33, in April 2011.  Reports indicate Sobey had been missing since that time and was last seen at a residence in Iron City, TN.  Investigators Kenneth Martin and Cameron McDonald said Sobey’s body was dumped in the Tennessee River in Hardin County.  His body was discovered on April 24, 2011.  Reports indicated he was shot three times, obtained six stab wounds, and his throat had been cut. 

            Investigators stated Sobey was killed outside a residence at 6179 Caperton Hollow Rd. in Iron City.  During the trial, Rowden claimed he killed Sobey in self-defense.

            Authorities said Sobey and Rowden got into a dispute about drugs while manufacturing meth.

            Rowden will be sentenced at 1 P.M. on March 22nd.  He will face a penalty of 15-60 years on the 2nd degree murder charge.  Rowden is currently being held at the Wayne County Justice Center.  

 

 

 
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 February 2012 11:01
 
Sheriff Ric Wilson appointed to serve on Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 14:49

By Gina Gunter
WayneCountyNews.net

Wayne County Sheriff Ric Wilson has been appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. This is the first time anyone from Wayne County has been chosen to serve on the Commission.

  
The Commission is responsible for developing and enforcing standards and training for all local and county police officers as well as state troopers. They also promote continuing law enforcement training for the full time peace officers in TN.


Sheriff Wilson was chosen from a pool of sheriffs across the entire state. The Commission is composed of 18 members. There are two sheriffs, two chief of police, two mid-ranking law enforcement personnel, two non-ranking personnel, two legislators and the rest of the Commission is comprised of citizens who are not connected with law enforcement.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 July 2011 15:12
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