Tennessee State Troopers assigned to a security post at Union Square, just blocks from the US Capitol, are keeping watch over #Inauguration2025
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- Right Now: 53 Tennessee State Troopers are among the hundreds of state and local agencies being temporarily sworn in to assist the @DCPoliceDept and @SecretService secure #Inauguration2025
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- Severe flooding has washed away roadways and has possibly placed infrastructure at risk in East Tennessee. Please use extreme caution if you must travel. We stand with these communities and our partners as we continue to work together to get through this traumatic time.
- Troopers walked into areas of Gatlinburg, Tn that were surrounded by fire to remove those who were trapped by flames.
- The THP Aviation Unit along with @NashvilleFD have conducted 24 hoist rescue missions and numerous search missions so far in east TN. This aquatic air team responds to areas requiring air rescue via THP helicopters. This partnership is known as TN-HART. nashville.gov/departments/fi…
00:00 - Today, we suffered a heartbreaking loss of one of our own. Trooper Matthew Gatti of @THPMemphis was killed in a car crash while responding to a call. We ask that you please keep Trooper Gatti, his family and friends in your hearts and prayers during this time.
- The search for Braze Rucker is over. Today, troopers with @kystatepolice used THP Trooper Adam Cothron’s handcuffs to take Rucker into custody in Princeton KY. Thankful to KSP, @TBInvestigation & all the law enforcement agencies in TN and to the citizens of TN for your support.
- The Tennessee Highway Patrol just added a new Mustang patrol car to the fleet. It’s designed to help our troopers stop reckless driving, enforce speed laws, and respond when lives are on the line. You may see it patrolling intersates and highways as we roll out a few statewide.
00:00 - Troopers with the @kystatepolice and the Tennessee Highway Patrol transported Blaze Rucker to the Hopkinsville KY Police Department.
00:00 - #BREAKING: Timothy L. Davis Jr. is in custody in Davidson Co & is being transported to the @putnamsheriffTN jail where he will be booked on charges related to the shooting of Trooper Adam Cothron. We are thankful to @MNPDNashville & @TBInvestigation for all your assistance.
- WE HAVE STEVEN WIGGINS IN CUSTODY! Wiggins was wanted for the murder of Dickson County Sheriff’s Ofc. Sgt. Daniel Baker. Trooper Kevin Burch of the THP Lawranceburg District was the arresting officer. Trooper Burch joined THP in 2017. Wiggins was taken into custody in Hickman CO.
- This exactly why we stress move over! Earlier today one of our troopers was struck by a driver who violated the move over law! Thankfully he will be okay. If you cannot tell what the vehicle is, it is a Ford Explorer. #MoveOver
- #Breaking Overnight Timothy L. Davis Jr. was taken into custody in Davidson Co. and transported to the @putnamsheriffTN Office jail for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Trooper Adam Cothron. While wearing Trp. Cothron’s handcuffs, he was met by a host of our troopers.
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