Halls Police Department

09/08/2026

NOTICE TO CITIZENS
TOWN OF HALLS LEASH LAW

Please be reminded that a Leash Law is in effect within the Halls City Limits.

Dogs are not permitted to run at large within the corporate limits of the Town of Halls. Dogs must be kept under control and on a leash at all times when outside the owner's property.

Town Ordinance 10-203 — Running at Large Prohibited:

“It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to permit any dog owned by him or under his control to run at large within the corporate limits.”

This ordinance applies to all dogs within the Halls City Limits.

We ask all pet owners to please keep their dogs properly restrained and on a leash to help protect your pets, your neighbors, and the community.

Thank you for helping keep the Town of Halls safe and in compliance with Town Ordinances.

08/26/2026

We have someone's pal that has broken free from their cable/chain. He's currently in the area of Chrichfield Park and we have asked residents in the area if they are familiar with who's it might be. He's a sweet dog, and I'm sure someone wants him back. Call us and let us know if you know where he belongs, we would like to try to get him back home.

08/23/2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE AND REQUEST:

Crockett County Community,

This is a heartbreaking and tragic Sunday morning in our county. We wanted you to know that the CCSD, Bells PD, TBI, JPD, 28th District Attorney’s Office, ATF, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI are all on scene continuing to investigate the armed robbery and shooting that occurred this morning at Exxon Safari Corner Market/McDonalds in Bells, TN.

This continues to be a very active crime scene and we are asking everyone to please avoid this area as these businesses are temporarily closed.

Again, please do not attempt to come to the scene and allow these agencies to investigate this violent crime without having to redirect unnecessary traffic.

Thank you for your help and patience.

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08/06/2026

Town of Halls

Attention:

The first of the updates to Town of Halls Ordinances.

Parking:

06/07/2026

While The Grinch may be enjoying the warm weather, basking in the summer sun, hanging by the pool, let's ensure our young citizens stay safe as they enjoy their summer break - please drive with caution. We appreciate your attention to safety and hope you have a wonderful summer.

Thank you Chandler for adding some fun to our windows with your creativity!

Town of Halls

05/17/2026

The Town of Halls Police Department extends our sincere gratitude to the Sheriff Brian Kelley Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding professionalism and support during Friday night’s Halls High School graduation ceremonies.

The deputies’ presence at the county school property helped ensure a safe, secure, and memorable evening for our graduates, their families, and the entire community. Events like these are very important milestones, and we greatly appreciative their hard work that allowed everyone to celebrate without incident.

We also want to thank the Town of Halls. Great citizens helped to make sure that the ceremony was focused on the young men and women who were to be celebrated for their dedication to their education.

Congratulations to the graduates of 2026!

03/28/2026

Captured!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MULTI-AGENCY MANHUNT LEADS TO CAPTURE OF FUGITIVE GERALD “PETE” SAMPLES

CROCKETT COUNTY, TN – A strategically coordinated, multi-agency manhunt culminated early this morning with the successful capture of fugitive Gerald “Pete” Samples. Samples was taken into custody after an extensive search operation involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

The manhunt continued this morning in the area of Humboldt Gibson Wells Road, where Samples was last believed to be located. Upon receiving information of a possible sighting of Samples on Peter Smith Gravel Road, law enforcement personnel from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), United States Marshals Service, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Gibson County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), Crockett County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, Obion County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), FBI, and numerous other agencies intensified their search efforts to that area.

TDOC officers, along with their K-9 Kally, located Samples hiding in a wooded area. Samples was subsequently taken into custody with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service.

"The U.S. Marshals Service always stands ready to assist our partners in catching escapees," said U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller "Thanks to great teamwork and commitment by multiple law enforcement agencies, Samples is back in custody where he belongs."

Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce expressed his gratitude to all participating agencies for their efforts in bringing the manhunt to a successful conclusion.

Sheriff Klyce thanked all the sheriffs’ offices, the TBI, TDOC, U.S. Marshals, TWRA, FBI, and everyone else who came together to assist with this maximum pressure manhunt.

Samples awaits serious charges out of the Commonwealth of Virginia for illegal online sexual activity involving a minor victim. He will be held at another facility pending extradition to Virginia.

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The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for their patience and cooperation during this operation. Special thanks to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.

03/25/2026

PSA:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INMATE ESCAPES CROCKETT COUNTY JAIL

ALAMO, TN - [March 25, 2026] - The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the escape of an inmate from the Crockett County Jail and has launched a manhunt to apprehend him.

Gerald Pete Samples, a 59-year-old white male, escaped custody this morning. Samples is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs approximately 207 pounds, and was last seen wearing a brown shirt and brown pants. He was being held on a Circuit Court violation since August 9, 2025. Samples has a prior history of escape, having fled custody in 2020, and is considered a career criminal.

The manhunt is currently underway in Gibson County.

Investigators are conducting a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the escape including whether or not there are accomplices, however, catching Samples remains the Sheriff’s Office top priority.

Anyone who sees Samples or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their vigilance and assistance as we seek to bring this individual back into custody. Updates may be provided as they become available.

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03/15/2026

NOTICE: Lauderdale County is under a tornado watch until 11:00pm, and with the potential of severe weather, we want to let all of the citizens know that the storm shelter will be open at 4:30 PM today.

Please remember NO PETS are allowed in the facility.

We are hoping everyone stays safe and everyone is welcome at the shelter.

Town of Halls

03/04/2026

We are ready for spring, thanks to the talent and creativity of Chandler Anne Reed!!