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Man dies after marathon in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Police confirmed that a man became unresponsive during the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Saturday. The runner, a 25-year-old male, became unresponsive in the Shelby Park portion of the race. Officials on the scene performed CPR. The man was taken to a nearby...
First Alert Forecast: Unsettled start to the week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’ll be warm and muggy to start the week with rain and storms. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Nashville residents concerned after Amazon driver raped and robbed
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Residents at a downtown apartment are on high alert after an Amazon driver was sexually assaulted and robbed Friday morning. Metro Nashville Police said she was delivering packages at LC Sobro when a man identified as Carl Hamilton allegedly forced her into the mailroom and attacked her.
19-year-old jailed after confessing to Friday night killing in Nashville, police say
A 19-year-old confessed to killing a 30-year-old man in Nashville Friday night, Metro Nashville police said Saturday morning. Police said in a news release that Jahir Hernandez surrendered to law enforcement at 11:30 p.m. and said he was responsible for the death of Javier Palafox-Garcia, 30, who at 9 p.m. was found dead in the middle of Patricia Drive, a residential street about a mile from the airport. Hernandez is in jail on $350,000 bond.
Nashville Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust Following Two-Month Police Investigation
Following a meticulous two-month investigation by the Metro Nashville Police, 45-year-old Maurice Sanders was taken into custody on suspicion of drug dealing, as first reported by WSMV. The crackdown occurred on Wednesday when authorities swooped down on two residences located on Liberty Street and West Fax Court. During the search,...
Man Released from Jail on Bond This Week Arrested Again for Attempted Kidnapping
April 26, 2024 – Chief John Drake is expressing serious concern after a man who was released on $3,000 bond Tuesday related to charges of false imprisonment and assault was rearrested Friday morning for the attempted kidnapping of a 15-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School student. The female...
Former Titans scout charged with murder released from jail after posting $2.5M bond
The former Tennessee Titans scout indicted on two first-degree murder charges was released from jail Friday morning. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office said that Blaise Taylor, 28, posted bond and was released from custody around 9:40 a.m. Friday. Judge Steve Dozier set his bond at $2.5 million. Taylor is accused...
Tennessee governor signs bills to allow armed teachers nearly a year after deadly Nashville shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee teachers and staff will be allowed to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds under legislation signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday. Lee, a Republican, had announced his support for the proposal just the day before while flanked by top Republican...
Broadway closed after crash involving motorcycle and Jeep Wagoneer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Broadway is closed between Union Station and 12th Avenue after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Jeep Wagoneer on Friday night. The crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. on a busy Friday night in the downtown area. Police said both drivers were taken to the hospital....
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