MCKENZIE, Tenn. — McKenzie Police Department submitted the following reports from between March 21 and March 26. These reports include various incidents such as assault, theft, vandalism, and others.
Public Intoxication
60 Newsome St — Officer Matthew Cunningham reported on 03/21/2026 that officers responded to a call about a woman going door to door on Newsome Street yelling that someone was trying to kill her. Officer found Linda Hood allegedly stumbling and highly impaired. The report states she exhibited incoherent speech, pinpoint pupils, and erratic movements. Officer arrested Hood for Public Intoxication and transported her to Carroll County Jail.
Domestic Assault
15220 Highland Dr — Officer Billy Burson reported on 03/22/2026 that officers responded to a fight call at the Relax Inn on Highland Drive. Upon arrival, the victim stated that her husband, Wesley McCaskill Jr., had shoved her head into the floor after she woke him from sleep. He was also verbally abusive during the altercation. Officers arrested Wesley McCaskill Jr. for Domestic Assault. They transported him to Carroll County Jail, and signed an Order Granting Bail.
Aggravated Assault
100 Tennessee St — Officer Dalton Raspberry reported on 03/25/2026 that officers responded to a report of a multiple-person fight in progress at 100 Tennessee Street. Upon arrival, officer found Bryan M. Gearin barricaded inside the residence after making threats to burn the home, use gasoline, and harm officers with a rifle. Gearin refused to come out and barricaded the front door. Officers called a SWAT team from Madison County to assist. After extended negotiations, SWAT found Gearin hiding in the crawl space of the residence. They took him into custody and charged him with Aggravated Assault (3 counts) and Assault on a First Responder (3 counts), with bond set at $300,000. Read the full story here.
Domestic Assault / Vandalism
Walnut Circle — Officer Darren Davis reported on 03/25/2026 that officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance at 291 Walnut Circle. The victim stated that her boyfriend, Matthew Bell, had become aggressive after an argument. Bell allegedly threatened to slap her, and had damaged her vehicle by removing a water hose. Bell denied the assault charges but admitted the vehicle had been changed. Officers observed a glass pipe consistent with methamphetamine at the scene. They arrested Bell for Domestic Assault and Vandalism. They transported him to Carroll County Jail. Additionally, officers made a DCS referral due to children being present in the home.
Theft of Property
Highland Dr (BP Eagle Food Mart) — Officer Matthew Cunningham reported on 03/26/2026 that officers were dispatched to BP Eagle Food Mart on Highland Drive regarding a possible theft. Surveillance footage showed an unknown male subject removing a clear jug from a shelf, taking the top off, and placing a clear pipe into his right front pants pocket. The glass pipe was valued at $2.99. The vehicle both subjects left in was traced to Samantha Ann Hughes of Walnut Ave. Officers located Hughes at her residence. She stated that she had only given the male a ride. Officers arrested Hughes and cited her into Carroll County General Sessions Court for Theft of Property.
