Tag Archives: Chief David Laxton

Oliver Springs Police Department Detectives and Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred just before midnight on March 17th at a residence on Kingston Avenue in the town of Oliver Springs. Officers responded to the scene where the victim, a 34-year-old …

Oliver Springs, TN – At last night’s Town Council meeting, Police Chief David Laxton detailed an accident involving a police cruiser that occurred Thursday afternoon in downtown Oliver Springs. Officer Steven Carroll was slightly injured when his patrol car collided head-on with another vehicle at a four-way stop. The other …

A man remains in custody at the Anderson County Jail after fleeing from Oliver Springs police on a motorcycle and ramming into a patrol car Monday evening. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Timothy Jenkins of Oliver Springs, was apprehended following the incident. According to the Oliver Springs Police Department report, …

Over the past three months, a groundbreaking project has been brewing in Oliver Springs, initiated by a group of passionate individuals who saw a need for enhanced community engagement.  Here’s our own Brad Jones with more on what Oliver Springs is doing to bridge the gap. The Oliver Springs Extreme …