There are 5 article(s) tagged Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner:

• August 2025

  • New jail won’t solve everything, sheriff says

    A new jail may address some issues that currently plague 201 Poplar. But Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner admits it won’t fix everything.

    By Aarron Fleming August 28, 2025

• November 2024

  • Two more arrested in smuggling scheme at Shelby County Jail

    Two corrections officers had already been taken into custody and charged with bribery of a public servant, possession of contraband in a penal facility, possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and official misconduct.

    By Jody Callahan November 12, 2024

• September 2024

  • Nashville teen arrested for threatening Southwind school

    Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said detectives executed a felony warrant in Nashville for threats of mass violence at a school. 

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    School safety threats continued Thursday

    By Julia Baker September 19, 2024

• May 2024

  • Bailey: The people in charge sure think armed teachers is a bad idea

    Despite legislation opening the door for teachers to carry guns, the idea rightfully is receiving no support from local law enforcement and educational leaders.

    By Clay Bailey May 24, 2024

• November 2023

  • Bonner beefs up security in jail, courts after fatal stabbing

    The enhanced security comes after an Oct. 26 stabbing that led to the death of Deion Byrd while he was in a holding area behind a criminal courtroom. 

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    New Youth Justice and Education Center to provide a ‘different path’

    By Julia Baker November 09, 2023