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25-04-2025
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Woman arrested, man on the run after leading Cheatham County deputies on chase
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two wanted suspects led Cheatham County law enforcement on a lengthy, multi-county search, but only one of the individuals has been taken into custody. It all started a few days ago, when Laura Jean Wallhead missed court after being booked on meth charges. A local bail bond company tipped gave authorities a tip about where the 41-year-old might be and what SUV she might be traveling in. Armed with that information, members of the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office spotted the dark 2002 Toyota Sequoia and initiated a traffic stop. Body camera and dash camera footage show the vehicle going more than 80 mph, running stop signs, and traveling on the wrong side of the road over the course of several minutes. Deputies later learned that two wanted suspects were in the vehicle: Wallhead was in the passenger seat and 45-year-old Chester Loudy was behind the wheel. Teens charged in connection with bomb threat that led to evacuation of Murfreesboro church According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Loudy was previously convicted of initiation of process to manufacture meth and sentenced to eight years. He was granted parole in 2023, but officials have him listed as an absconder, meaning he has failed to report for a certain amount of time, which is a violation. 'Chester's got a violation of parole warrants. I think he's been on the run for a couple years,' Sgt. Ryan Hawkins with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office said. As Loudy continued driving recklessly, deputies shut down the pursuit out of an abundance of caution. Thanks to a tip, though, authorities received intel that led them to a wooded location where people are known to hide. Body cam videos show law enforcement cautiously walking through the woods, with their guns drawn, toward an abandoned house. While searching the dark structure, a deputy carefully tested a flimsy staircase and then moved to the second floor. A short time later, he declared the scene safe and empty. However, another tip kept Cheatham County authorities on the hunt, taking them to a storage facility just over the Davidson County line. That's where law enforcement found an open storage unit with numerous items spread around it, as well as Wallhead, who seemed more concerned about the property than the warrants against her. Deputy: 'Come on.' Wallhead: 'Look, man, I got all this stuff out here. Can I throw it back in real quick?' Deputy: 'We can work with that.' Wallhead: 'They're going to take all this stuff.' Deputy: 'We can work with you if you work with me.' Pulaski daycare worker arrested for dozens of counts of child abuse, assault Authorities handcuffed the wanted woman and began to question her about how she got there and where the Toyota driver was. The 41-year-old was vague. Wallhead: 'Who you talking about? The guy who ran from you?' Deputy: 'You can work with me, I can work with you, like I just told you.' Wallhead: 'What sheriff's department is this?' When law enforcement searched the longtime offender, they found a powdery substance in her pocket. Deputies suspected it was meth, but Wallhead claimed it was baking soda. She called it 'woo' and admitted she planned to sell it to unsuspecting drug users to make money. Wallhead: 'I'm broke. I was going to try to make some woo. You know what woo is?' Deputy: 'No, I'm not familiar.' Wallhead: 'I know a couple crack heads, so-' Deputy: 'So you were going to rip some people off?' Wallhead: 'Well, maybe. Well, not really.' ⏩ 'We had never heard that either, but apparently she had some powdery substance in a baggie in her pocket that she said was 'woo,'' Hawkins told News 2. 'She was going to make up some fake meth and sell it some crack heads in Nashville to make some quick money, is what she said.' As for Loudy, the sergeant shared this message: 'We're going to find you. It's what we do.' Capt. Chris Gilmore with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office was thankful to community members who were willing to work with his team, as well as his deputies for staying on the case. 'I'm very proud of my men and women for what they do every day, and they do go into the unknown a lot; very proud that they take the chances that they do take, and at the end of the day, they take the bad guy into custody and make sure that they get the justice they deserve,' Gilmore said. As of this writing, Wallhead is being held in the Cheatham County Jail, charged with failure to appear and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. There are also warrants for Loudy out of Cheatham County for evading and driving on a revoked license, but more charges are possible. Officials said Loudy's SUV was found in Nashville and towed, but he's still missing. If anyone knows his whereabouts, you're asked to call your local law enforcement agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Cheatham County Sheriff's Office deploying lifesaving tool
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lifesaving tools are coming to Cheatham County. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can restore a person's normal heartbeat if they go into cardiac arrest. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office has wanted some for quite a while, but budget cuts kept getting in the way until a company stepped in. One AED can be pricey, reaching up to $2,500, a price the sheriff's office says they just couldn't afford. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: → However, after looking around, they found a company that partners with law enforcement agencies called Master Medical Equipment, which offered to sell them 27 AEDs for half the price, saving them thousands of dollars. Now they're able to put AEDs in 70% of their patrol cars, as well as install two at the sheriff's office. Lt. Chris Gilmore said having this tool will save countless lives. 'It's very proactive from a sheriff's office standpoint. Typically, we're dealing with crime and calls like that, and this puts another lifesaving measure at our men's and women's fingertips to help with EMS and fire,' Gilmore said. 'A lot of times, my men and women are the first ones to respond or CPR in progress, whatever the case may be. What we found is early CPR and early defibrillation are the key to saving lives.' ⏩ Lt. Gilmore said the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office will go through a training process and make sure all of their deputies are up to date on how AEDs work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-02-2025
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Cheatham County high school teacher arrested on drug charges
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Cheatham County high school teacher was arrested and fired Friday after he was reportedly found to be under the influence in a school zone. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office said 42-year-old Brandon Peters was charged with possession of a schedule VI drug in a drug-free school zone and public intoxication. According to authorities, Peters was found in possession of a THC vape and a small amount of marijuana. Person arrested for DUI after being rescued from floodwaters in Portland Peters was a teacher at Sycamore High School in Pleasant View. In a statement, Cheatham County School District said Peters had worked for the district since 2024 and had no prior issues in his personnel file, but his employment was terminated on Friday, Feb. 14, the day of his arrest. According to the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Peters also coached wrestling at Sycamore Middle School and girls' flag football at Sycamore High School. 2 wanted people arrested after Mt. Juliet officer spots speeding car with child inside 'The safety and well-being of our students is one of our top priorities, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students,' Cheatham County school officials said in a statement over the weekend. 'We are fully cooperating with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office.' The district did not provide any additional details about this ongoing investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
