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Man who steals assault rifle in broad daylight charged
It took over a dozen hours of investigative work over the course of three days but a Meigs County man was finally taken into custody after allegedly walking out of a Crossville pawn shop with an assault rifle tucked beneath his coat.
Jason Paul Baker, 29, 911 Dogtown Rd., Ten Mile, is charged with one count of theft of merchandise less than $1,000 after police recovered the gun two days after the theft.
It all began last Monday around 1 p.m. when employees of Dave's Pawn Shop called city police to report a man and woman had entered the store with the male asking about hunting rifles. He was directed across the store to where the weapons were on display.
As the woman exited the store, the man walked over, picked up a rifle, put it under his jacket and quickly walked out of the pawn shop.
Store officials immediately notified police that the man and woman had left the business in a white Chevrolet Astro van. After conducting a hurried inventory, it was determined that an AK-47 assault rifle had been stolen.
Over the next two days police tracked down the van and the two occupants which led to one witness telling police the main suspect wanted to return the weapon. The suspect was reluctant to meet with investigators because he said he did not want to be arrested.
The investigation led police to Brown's Creek Rd., to E. First St., Dillon St., School St. and an eventual meeting on Lantana Rd. where the weapon was recovered and the suspect taken into custody.
Last Wednesday — two days after his arrest on the theft charge — Baker was arrested on an attachment for failure to appear in court on a drug charge.
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Eagle Scout project dedicated to late Crossville preacher
A Crossville Boy Scout saw the completion of an Eagle Scout project as a way to say thanks to a Crossville preacher and his congregation for allowing the Scouts to meet in the church.
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Crash on Chestnut Hill Rd. claims life of county man
Homer L. Matthews, 48, of Chestnut Hill Rd., was found lying in a ditch not far from his 1997 Nissan pickup that crashed on Chestnut Hill Rd. around 10 p.m. Sunday, about a mile off Peavine Rd., according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Library in danger of losing state funds
The Art Circle Public Library could lose support from the state if its budget isn't restored to funding levels of 2009-'10 by the county. That means the county needs to add approximately $42,000 to the library's 2010-'11 budget.
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July 31 is Firefighter Appreciation Day
Mayor J.H. Graham III signed a proclamation at the July city council meeting that declared July 31 as Firefighter Appreciation Day. Now the community has an opportunity to support local firefighters.
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Hog heaven
The Jr. Grillers youth team was among five teams competing in the first Crossville Wheels 'n Squeals competitive barbecue cooking contest.
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Suspect charged in vehicle burglary
A Crossville man seen running from the scene of an automobile break-in has been arrested and charged with auto burglary and items taken have been recovered.
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Residents warned of scam
The Crossville Police Department reports several members of the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex have been receiving calls from an individual claiming to represent the complex.
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VEC plans power outage Saturday
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will be preforming maintenance work that will require a planned power outage in Cumberland County beginning at 1 a.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. Saturday.
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BOE approves fees for daycare program
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a fee schedule for care at the new Tennessee Early Intervention System daycare located on the grounds of the Central Office.
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No decision on county budget
[VIDEO] In spite of a state mandate to fund the school system with a probable tax increase or wheel tax looming over their heads, county commissioners delayed passing the 2010-'11 budget and postponed addressing the subject again until after the upcoming county general election Aug. 5.
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