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Three inmates escaped from the Sumner County Jail just after 10 last night. 40-year-old William Rutherford, 29-year-old Kenneth Campbell, and 43-year-old Elvis Bush are all still at large. Rutherford was arrested on July 5, 2023, on charges of attempted second-degree murder, felon in possession of a weapon, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence. Campbell was arrested on Oct. 11, 2023, on theft, felon in possession of a weapon, and numerous drug charges. Bush was arrested on March 11, 2022, on mostly drug charges. Call 911 if you spot any suspicious activity.
Newly obtained body camera footage shows Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers not seeing a reason to take a mother’s five young kids away, but the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) still did. In February 2023, Bianca Clayborne, her partner, Deonte Williams, and their five kids were driving from Atlanta to Illinois for a funeral when they were pulled over in Coffee County. According to the arrest documents, they were pulled over for a possible window tint violation and for driving slowly in the passing lane. Troopers noticed a smell of marijuana and found five grams of marijuana in the car. According to court documents, both Clayborne and Williams said the marijuana was theirs. Troopers also found a loaded gun and $9,000 cash in a diaper bag, according to authorities. DCS and the Tennessee Attorney General’s office said they have no comment on the video or lawsuit due to ongoing litigation. State troopers said separating the family was not their decision at the time of the arrest.
A man who was employed as a Middle Tennessee sheriff’s deputy when he assaulted police officers protecting the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Donald Trump supporters was sentenced on Thursday to nearly six years in prison. Ronald Colton McAbee dragged an officer away from a police line and punched another officer who tried to stop him. McAbee said he never intended to “strike fear or be part of the chaos” on Jan. 6, 2021. Neither officer assaulted by McAbee attended his sentencing.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nissan Stadium was held yesterday in Nashville. The event featured guest speakers, including Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, and opportunities to learn about the new stadium. The new Nissan stadium will be built on the east side of the current stadium campus, along Nashville’s East Bank. Features of the building include a circular translucent roof; exterior porches with panoramic views of Nashville; improved sightlines; and a 12,000-square-foot community space available for use year-round.