A child abuse plea, a DUI conviction and several probation violations resulting in jail time were among the cases heard Tuesday by Judge John Meadows in White County General Sessions Court. The docket also included a felony vandalism case bound over to the White County Grand Jury, contempt findings against
A White County woman charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies reported finding 18 dogs living inside a feces-covered trailer failed to appear for her scheduled General Sessions Court hearing Tuesday, prompting Judge John Meadows to issue an attachment with a $2,500 appearance bond.
What began as an attempted burglary investigation has now led to another felony charge. A Cookeville man arrested last week after authorities say he tried to force his way into a White County home is now accused of assaulting a correctional officer during the booking process at the White County
A disagreement over a dog on a rural White County road escalated into an alleged vehicle pursuit and intentional crash that investigators say placed three people in danger.
The investigation began with a hit-and-run warrant. Two days later, it ended with felony charges alleging the collision was intentional.
