Monthly Archives: January 2016

Meet her family, & hear why we will never rest until her killer is found

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Meet her family, and hear why we will never rest until her killer is found
Who killed Peggy Cox? Monday is the 25th anniversary of her murder

WHO:
Chief Deborah Faulkner;
Detective Darren Barnes, Cold Case Investigator;
Special Agent David Volk; FBI
Peggy Cox Family

WHAT:
25-year-anniversary of the unsolved murder of Peggy Cox

WHEN:
Monday, February 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Franklin Police Headquarters
900 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064

Peggy CoxFranklin, TN – Monday marks the 25-year anniversary of the murder of Peggy Cox. On 02/01/1991, Peggy was gunned down while working in the drive-through window at Hardee’s on Murfreesboro Road (Highway 96E) in Franklin. It was her 49th birthday. Peggy would have turned 74 on Monday, no doubt celebrating with her three beloved children, — and the grandchildren whom she never got the chance to meet. Peggy’s murder remains Franklin’s only unsolved homicide.

Monday at 10am, Franklin Police Chief Deborah Faulkner will introduce you to Peggy’s family, and share perspective on who Peggy was, why she will never be forgotten, and why the Franklin Police Department, our community, and the FBI will never stop hunting for truth, justice, and Peggy’s killer. There is a $25,000 reward for information that helps solve this case.

We will not rest until we can answer the questions,
“Who murdered Peggy Cox, and why?”

Peggy Cox Murder TipLine:
(615) 550-8404

News organizations wishing to cover this event are asked to
confirm their attendance by e-mail to:
cwarner@franklintn.gov

Franklin Police Department
Professional, Progressive, Responsive
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Louisville couple arrested after $3k in stolen merchandise discovered during Cool Springs shoplifting stop

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Rodrecus Lee Date of Birth: 06/21/1982 2331 Garland Ave Louisville, KY

Rodrecus Lee
Date of Birth: 06/21/1982
2331 Garland Ave
Louisville, KY

Two Louisville theft suspects were arrested, Tuesday night, for Felony Theft after FPD Flex Team Officers caught them in the act.

At 9:20 pm, plain-clothes officers working in the Cool Springs area saw 33-year-old Rodrecus Lee walk out of Marshalls, located at 2000 Mallory Lane, with merchandise concealed under his jacket. After briefly stopping at his parked car, Lee walked back into the store where he met up with 29-year-old Ebony White. Officers stopped the couple as they exited the store together, and found them in possession of tools used to remove anti-theft sensors. Inside their vehicle, officers discovered more than $3,000 in stolen clothing from several Middle Tennessee stores. Marijuana was also discovered in the car.

Ebony White Date of Birth: 07/20/1986 3710 Falcon Crest Dr. #102 Louisville, KY

Ebony White
Date of Birth: 07/20/1986
3710 Falcon Crest Dr. #102
Louisville, KY

White, charged with Felony Theft, Possession of an Anti-Theft Device Tool, and Marijuana Possession, is free on a $14,500 bond. Lee, who initially lied to officers about his identity, remains jailed on a $16,500 bond, charged with Criminal Impersonation, Felony Theft, Possession of an Anti-Theft Device Tool, and Marijuana Possession. Both suspects face a judge 02/04/2016 at 1:00pm.

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Franklin Police investigating after resident awoke to intruder in home; Detectives asking residents to check home surveillance systems from overnight

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1-27-2016 9-49-02 AMThis morning at 12:30am, residents awoke to find a stranger standing inside their Kelly Ct. home in Franklin’s Clairmonte Subdivision. The homeowner went to investigate after hearing the doorbell ring, and was surprised to find the back door standing wide open and an intruder standing in the kitchen. The intruder fled when confronted by the homeowner. Officers flooded the area and used a police canine to search for the suspect, who was not located.

The suspect is described as a slender male, between 5’4” and 5’9” tall, wearing dark colored pants and a grey hooded sweatshirt. Detectives are asking residents in the Clairmonte neighborhood to check their home surveillance systems for any unusual activity that their system may have captured during the overnight hours. Anyone with information is asked to call Franklin Police: (615) 794-2513. Residents should remain vigilant, reporting suspicious activity to police, keeping outside lights on, and ensuring that their doors are locked before turning in for the evening.

Indiana man, Louisiana woman charged in 9-year-old’s disappearance; child found safe

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Edward Ector Date of Birth: 06/16/1976 6831 Equestrian Ct Indianapolis, IN

Edward Ector
Date of Birth: 06/16/1976
6831 Equestrian Ct
Indianapolis, IN

Franklin Police have charged two people in connection with the disappearance of 9-year-old Anyaih Miller. At 7:50am the girl was seen, at the school bus stop, getting into a silver car with Texas license plates. The car was occupied by two women and a man. Several hours later, the car was spotted by a Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Columbia Avenue in Franklin. The child’s estranged mother, Maria Davis, and an acquaintance, Edward Ector, were in the vehicle — but Anyaih was missing.

An intense investigation by Detectives, with help from the public, eventually led to Anyaih’s safe surrender at a Franklin business, by the third person who was in the car when she was taken.

Maria Davis Date of Birth: 07/30/1984 108 Iris Circle Pineville, LA

Maria Davis
Date of Birth: 07/30/1984
108 Iris Circle
Pineville, LA

Detectives have charged 31-year-old Maria Davis of Louisiana, and 39-year-old Edward Ector of Indiana with Custodial Interference, a Class-E Felony. Both are being held in the Williamson County Jail. A Magistrate has set their bond at $7,500. Both suspects are due in court 02/04/2016 at 1:00pm. The third person in the vehicle has not been charged.

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9-year-old Anyaih Miller safe

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A detective arrived, moments ago, at Franklin Police Headquarters with Anyaih Miller. An intense investigation has been underway, all day today, after the 9-year-old was witnessed getting into a silver car with Texas plates, occupied by a man and two women, at her Natchez Street school bus stop this morning. Concern grew after Anyaih never arrived at school.  The three subjects, including Anyaih’s mother, Maria Antia Davis, are being detained at Franklin Police Headquarters.

The Franklin Police Department is thankful to the community and the news media who helped quickly spread word of Anyaih’s disappearance. The case remains active at this hour, as detectives work to determine if criminal charges will be filed against the three subjects involved.

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Vehicle, mother, and male located; Anyaih Miller still missing

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Officers located and stopped the silver vehicle wanted in connection with this morning’s missing child case, on Columbia Avenue, shortly before noon. A man and woman have been transported to Franklin Police Headquarters, including Anyaih’s mother, Maria Antia Davis. Anyaih’s whereabouts remain unknown. If you have information on where 9-year-old Anyaih Miller is, you are urged to contact Franklin Police (615) 794-2513. More information will be released, as it becomes available.

222Missing:
Anyaih Miller
9-year-old black female
4’ tall, 70 pounds
Last seen wearing a pink & black shirt,
pink jacket, blue jeans, pink, blue & lime green Sketcher shoes, red glasses,
and braided hair.

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Franklin Police seeking missing 9-year-old girl, silver car with Texas plates

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Franklin Police have issued a missing child alert regarding 9-year-old Anyaih Miller. At 7:50 this morning, Anyaih was waiting at a Natchez Street school bus stop. Moments before the bus arrived, she was seen getting into a newer model silver car with Texas license plates, occupied by a black male and two black females. Their identity was not previously know. A witness to the incident, however, has identified one of the females as Anyaih’s estranged mother. The identity of the male driver and second black female remains unknown. Anyaih did not arrive at school, and her whereabouts is currently unknown.

111Missing:
Anyaih Miller
9-year-old black female, 4’ tall, 70 pounds. Anyaih was last seen wearing a pink & black shirt,
pink jacket, blue jeans, pink, blue & lime green Sketcher shoes, red glasses, and braided hair.

One of the females in the silver vehicle is believed to be Anyaih’s estranged mother, 31-year-old Maria Antia Anderson-Davis. Anderson-Davis is a light-skinned black female, 5’8”, 120 pounds. Her hair may be in long braids. Detectives are working to obtain a photograph of Maria Antia Anderson-Davis. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

If you see the child, subjects, or silver vehicle, call 9-1-1.
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5-hour ENERGY, Hydroxycut thief identified, held in Alabama

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Todd Alan Davis Date of Birth: 03/30/1971 2104 Windover Dr Huntsville, AL 35811

Todd Alan Davis
Date of Birth: 03/30/1971
2104 Windover Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811

A tip led to the identification of the suspect seen in this surveillance photo, released by Franklin Police, Sunday. On January 5, the suspect stole nearly $1,000 in 5-hour ENERGY and Hydroxycut products from two different Franklin Publix stores.

A tip led to the identification of 44-year-old Todd Davis, of Huntsville (AL), as the suspect. Davis is being held in Madison County, Alabama, on unrelated charges. Once his time is served there, Davis will be transferred to Franklin Police custody, and charged with Felony Theft.

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Tips identify suspects in Walmart theft

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Nakesha Lewis Date of Birth: 06/27/1980 514 Scholarship Dr Nashville, TN 37211

Nakesha Lewis
Date of Birth: 06/27/1980
514 Scholarship Dr
Nashville, TN 37211

They say that crime doesn’t pay. But, Crime Stoppers does, and thanks to tips from the community, the suspects in this surveillance picture have been identified.

After releasing this photo in a news release on January 18, tips immediately came in identifying 28-year-old Leonard Beard of Dickson, and Nakesha Lewis, 35, of Nashville, as the suspects wanted for stealing a flat screen television, Blu-ray player, and an air rifle from Franklin’s Walmart on January 6.

Leonard H. Beard, Jr. Date of Birth: 11/26/1987 108 Spanish Court Dickson, TN 37055

Leonard H. Beard, Jr.
Date of Birth: 11/26/1987
108 Spanish Court
Dickson, TN 37055

Beard, a convicted felon, is in custody at the Cheatham County Jail on unrelated charges. After serving his time there, Beard will be transferred to the Williamson County Jail, where he will be charged with Felony Theft. Nashville Police surrendered Nakesha Lewis to Franklin officers at 2am, Friday. Lewis, charged with Felony Theft, is being held in the Williamson County Jail on a $4,000 bond. She is due in court 02/04/2016 at 1pm.

 

 

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Suspects wanted in BGA felony vandalism; Reward offered

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BGA Still 1Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects wanted for felony vandalism. At about 10pm on January 4, a pickup truck was recklessly driven on grass and sidewalks throughout the campus of Battle Ground Academy, 336 Ernest Rice Ln, in Franklin. Damage to the property is estimated at over $1,000. Detectives are releasing two videos that show several different angles of the truck and suspects responsible. Information can be shared anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000, or by clicking this link to submit an anonymous eTip. Anyone with information is guaranteed anonymity. We want your information, not your name.

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