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7951 Highway 22 Dresden, Tn
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09/10/2026

Today, WCSO Deputy Derrick Bonham was one of six first responders to receive the Three Stars of Tennessee Award, which recognizes first responders who were killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty. Weakley County Sheriff’s Office is incredibly grateful for Deputy Bonham’s dedication and sacrifice, which will not be forgotten.

You can watch the full Three Stars of Tennessee Award ceremony here https://hubs.la/Q04xbmpD0

09/01/2026

September 1st, 2026

State of Tennessee
v.
Khristi Dawn Cunningham

Weakley County, Tennessee

A Weakley County Grand Jury returned a True Bill and indicted the defendant in this case on four separate felony counts:

1. First Degree Murder (Class A Felony)
2. Reckless Endangerment – Deadly Weapon Involved (Class E Felony)
3. Aggravated Assault (Class C Felony)
4. False Reports (Class C Felony)

Following her indictment on these charges, the 27th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office filed a Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty in this case.

The defendant’s next appearance will be an arraignment in Weakley County Circuit Court before Judge Jeff Parham on September 8, 2026.

08/20/2026

Weakley County SRT is performing a training exercise in the Tumbling Creek area of the county. There is no threat present. A training exercise only.

Barbecuing? Swimming? Drinks? Enjoy the long Labor Day weekendwith friends and family — just have a plan in place for a ...
08/20/2026

Barbecuing? Swimming? Drinks? Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend
with friends and family — just have a plan in place for a safe ride
home. Booze It and Lose It. Brought to you by the Tennessee
Highway Safety Office, a division of the TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Weakley County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to stay safe while enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Have a plan before you go out. Designate a sober driver or secure other means of travel to keep yourself and others safe.

08/19/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 19th, 2026

State of Tennessee
v.
Khristi Dawn Cunningham

Weakley County General Sessions
Docket #2026-CR-203

Khristi Dawn Cunningham has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and requested that her case be bound over to the Weakley County Grand Jury. This decision was made following discussions with her defense attorneys after the defendant was provided with the evidence that would have been presented against her during a preliminary hearing by the District Attorney General’s Office.

The case will now be presented to a Weakley County Grand Jury on September 1, 2026. If the Grand Jury returns a True Bill and chooses to indict the defendant on the charges presented, the defendant’s next appearance will be an arraignment in Weakley County Circuit Court before Judge Jeff Parham on September 8, 2026.

Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of a scam where the caller is stating they are from our office. The ca...
07/29/2026

Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of a scam where the caller is stating they are from our office. The caller is saying there are federal warrants out for the victims arrest. They are then asking for money to make the warrant go away. Please do not respond to these scammers. The Weakley County Sheriff’s Office will not call asking for money in any situation. Please pass this information along to those in your family that may be more susceptible to these types of scams. 

06/30/2026

With the tremendous heat we’re experiencing, we would like to encourage everyone to bring their pets inside. If this is not possible, please ensure they have adequate shelter, shade, food and water. The temps are high and will remain high.

06/15/2026

We are accepting resumes/applications.
If you are interested in a career where you never have to question if you made a difference each day...... please consider applying.

Address

7951 Highway 22 P. O Box 545
Dresden, TN
38225

Telephone

+17313645454

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