Manchester

Published on: March 27, 2023

Black Couple’s Kids Taken by DCS over 5 Grams of Pot

Five children were removed from the custody of their parents by DCS after a traffic stop revealed that the dad had a small amount of marijuana in his possession, and the agency has refused to give the youngsters back for over a month.

Last month, a Black family from Georgia loaded up their Dodge Durango with their five children, ages 5, 3, 2, and 4 months. They were taking a road trip to Chicago to attend a funeral.

On February 17, the family was driving through Manchester, Tennessee. The kids were sleeping in the back seat.

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Published on: June 24, 2022

Tre Hargett Arrested for DUI after Bonnaroo Festival

by Staycie R. Sena

Tennessee secretary of state Tre Hargett was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol when he was leaving the Bonnaroo festival last weekend.

Former state House minority leader Tre Hargett, 53, has been the elected Tennessee Secretary of State for approximately 13 years.

On the afternoon of June 17, Hargett was an attendee of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on the 700-acre farm dubbed Great Stage Park.

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Published on: September 18, 2021

Heated New Hampshire Dad put Infant in Clothes Dryer

by Staycie R. Sena

The father of a 4-month-old was arrested and charged after allegedly putting the baby in the clothes dryer and turning the machine on.

34-year-old Michael Higgins lives in Manchester. He has a 4-month-old daughter.

On September 12, the Manchester Police Department received a call about a possible domestic violence situation taking place at a residence.

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Published on: August 9, 2019

Makeup Skills Failed to Convince Police of Reported Assault

by Staycie R. Sena

When police investigated a woman’s claim that her neighbor physically assaulted her they alleged that the wounds were actually fake and created with vampire makeup.

20-year-old Christine Benoit and her neighbor reportedly got into a fight around 9:30 pm on August 5. The woman alleged that the dispute became physical, and she notified the police for help.

With what appeared to be wounds upon her face and body, Christie fled from her house in an attempt to feel safe until the authorities arrived, and she recruited another neighbor to sit with her at the residence.

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