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Dyer County Deputy Charged with Official Misconduct Following Jackson Hopper's Arrest

FBI · Dyer County

Dyer County Deputy Charged with Official Misconduct Following Jackson Hopper's Arrest

54% Center coverage: 11 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Dyer County deputy is facing charges after he allegedly didn't "perform his statutory duty to intervene" after seeing officers use excessive force during an arrest. On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau announced that a joint investigation by their special agents and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has resulted in Dyer County Deputy Larry "Lynn" Waller being indicted on one count of official misconduct. In Oct…See the Story

Dyer County Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman

Grand Jury · Dyer County

Dyer County Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

A deputy from Dyer County is on leave as a state investigation examines sexual assault allegations linked to a traffic stop during his time as a police officer last fall.See the Story

Over $5K, drugs, and loaded gun seized after Dyer County, TN investigation

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Over $5K, drugs, and loaded gun seized after Dyer County, TN investigation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized drugs, cash, and a loaded gun after a drug investigation in Dyer County, Tennessee, on Wednesday. On June 4, agents with the 29th District in Dyer County, Tennessee, conducted a narcotics search warrant in a drug investigation in the 2500 block of Welch Road. Courtesy of West Tennessee Drug Task ForceCourtesy of West Tennessee Drug Task ForceCourtesy of West Tennessee Drug T…Read Article

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Dyer County

One person was arrested on numerous drug and weapon charges after a search warrant was executed in Dyer County late last week. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, the search warrant was executed in the 2500 block of Welch Road. During the search, agents found nearly a quarter-pound of crack cocaine, liquid codeine, a loaded handgun, nearly a half pound of marijuana and over $5,500 in cash. Authorities say the man arrested is a previ…Dyer County · Dyer County Read Article

Previously convicted felon arrested in Drug Task Force bust

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On 6/4/25, Agents out of the 29th District in Dyer County served a narcotics search warrant pursuant to a drug investigation in the 2500 block of Welch Road. During the search, Agents discovered nearly 1/4 pound of crack cocaine, liquid codeine, a loaded handgun, nearly 1/2 pound of marijuana and a shoe box containing $5,546.00 in cash. One previously convicted male felon was taken into custody without incident and charged with numerous drug and…Dyer County · Dyer County Read Article

Teen Charged After Dyersburg Store Parking Lot Shooting

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A teen was arrested after a shooting on Monday in a Dyersburg store parking lot, according to the Dyersburg Police Department. A 16-year-old was charged with possession of a Schedule VI drug, marijuana, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Just before 2 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of people shooting in the parking lot at a Q-Mart at East Court Street. Man accused of fatally shooting ex at Shelby Farms appears i…Facebook · Dyersburg See the Story

Dylan Adams Says He Lied About Being Forced to Rape Holly Bobo

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Zachary Adams is seeking a new trial after being convicted of the murder of Holly Bobo. In a post-conviction relief hearing, co-defendant Dylan Adams testified that he lied when he told investigators that his brother forced him to rape Bobo. (5/22/25)Dyersburg · Dyersburg Read Article

Student injured by school bus in Dyer County: Officials

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A student was injured by a school bus in Dyer County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the school system. Dyer County Schools announced that an incident involving a school bus resulted in a student getting hurt near the 4300 block of Millsfield Highway. MSCS charging more than $7,000 to see public records The school released the following statement in a social media post, "First and foremost, we want to express our dee…Dyer County · Dyer County See the Story

RightFiber expands future-proof internet in Dyersburg

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DYERSBURG, Tenn., May 20, 2025 – RightFiber, a brand of Ritter Communications, is bringing its award-winning, 100% fiber optic internet service to homes in Dyersburg, Tennessee, through a $4.2 million network expansion. Known for delivering fast, reliable internet, Ritter Communications is now extending its cutting-edge residential RightFiber service to neighborhoods, building on the strong foundation it has established since beginning service t…Dyersburg · Dyersburg Read Article

JUCO NEWS: Pittman named Head Basketball Coach at Dyersburg State

Dyersburg State has hired Wesley Pittman as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Among many strong candidates, Pittman stood out as the ideal choice to lead a team that has faced challenges and aims for a significant turnaround on the court. Currently the Associate Head Coach at Limestone University, Pittman has over a decade of experience developing successful basketball programs. He has coached at various levels, including stints at the Univer…Basketball · Dyersburg Read Article

Remains of missing woman found in Dyer County after 3 years

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Human remains of a missing person reported in 2022 were found in Dyer County in April, according to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says Brandy Anderson, at the time, was 34 when she went missing. She was reported missing by the Dyersburg Police Department on March 9 in 2022. Brandy Anderson_Courtesy of Dyer County Sheriff's Office On April 6, hunters found Anderson's remains in a wooded area off Ashley R…Dyer County · Dyer County See the Story

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