Briefs: Aug. 18, 2008

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Flowers left outside O'Charleys following fatal stabbing

Bank robbery suspect in Rutherford County

DAVIDSON COUNTY

Law enforcement found a stolen tractor trailer containing thousands of Dell computers.

Last week, a Dell driver hauling nearly 1,800 laptops in a trailer took a quick break at a Kmart in Donelson. When he got back, his big rig was gone. Detectives found the tractor in South Nashville, but the trailer and its $1 million worth of laptops were found in Fort Lauderdale.

Some of the computers were inside the truck, but most had been removed. Investigators believe this theft was part of a larger crime ring that ships stolen goods overseas.

DAVIDSON COUNTY

A man charged with fatally stabbing an O'Charley's employee appeared in a preliminary hearing Monday.

David Kimball was charged with the Aug. 6 death of Eris Bruno. Investigators said Kimball went to the restaurant to settle a drug debt supposedly owed to him by a waiter when Bruno tried to stop him. The judge Monday sent the case to the grand jury and refused to lower Kimball's bond.

DAVIDSON COUNTY

Several charges against accused of killing her husband appeared in court Monday for other charges.

Kelley Cannon was charged with violating orders of protection, domestic assault and reckless endangerment for trying to take her youngest child from her husband against a judge's ruling. A judge Monday agreed to drop three counts of violating protection orders and domestic assault against her.

Charges of reckless endangerment and evading arrest are headed to a grand jury. She is still charged with first- degree murder for the death of James Cannon. His body was found in a closet in his home.

DAVIDSON COUNTY

There are new details about the massive leak at a Metro sewage treatment plant. Last week, partially-treated sewage flowed out of the tank. Some of it flowed into the storm sewer that empties into the Cumberland River. Tests from the river water came back normal for contamination. Metro stopped the spill before it reached the water.

HICKMAN COUNTY

A grand jury charges a woman accused of running the largest puppy mill in Tennessee history. An indictment against Patricia Adkisson includes 24 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, which is a felony. She's also charged with more than a dozen other misdemeanors. Two months ago, more than 700 animals were rescued from her property in Lyles. More than a dozen animals were found dead.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Eagleville High School was placed under lock down for a short time Monday morning while police searched for a bank robber in the area.

Police said the robber, armed with a handgun, entered a Regions Bank branch and demanded cash.

Officials said an employee gave the man a dye pack, which activated. The robber is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 230 pounds. He may have red dye stains on him or his clothing.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

School board members are expected to take a vote to set into motion the construction of at least 10 new schools throughout the district by 2013. The plan includes five elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools.

The total estimated cost for the new construction projects is $270 million.

WILSON COUNTY

The Wilson County Fair saw a lot of people come through its gates this past weekend. The fair started Friday and runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. On Friday night, 38,000 people took in the rides and shows while Saturday's great weather may have played a role in the 99,000 people checking out the fair.

On Sunday, 48,000 people attended the fair.