Celina Police Department

05/05/2026

The Celina Police Department is proud to assist fellow agencies in removing dangerous drugs from our streets and protecting our community.

On 05/04/2026, the Pickett County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from Assistant Chief Spencer Booher and K9 Kilo during a traffic stop.

Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Booher observed that deputies had one male subject in custody and one female subject detained. Assistant Chief Booher deployed K9 Kilo to conduct a free-air sniff of the vehicle. During the deployment, K9 Kilo displayed a change in behavior consistent with the expectation of being reinforced at the target odor.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 6 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with a pipe commonly used for smoking narcotics.

05/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celina Police Department – Celina, Tennessee

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest and Drug Seizure

The Celina Police Department, in collaboration with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 8 Thurman Drive in Celina, Tennessee, following a months-long investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics.

As a result of the operation, officers took James Garret into custody without incident. During the search, investigators located and seized 3 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, along with a firearm.

This investigation was the result of coordinated efforts among multiple agencies committed to combating illegal drug activity within our community.

Chief Terry Scott expressed his appreciation to all assisting agencies for their dedication and cooperation throughout the investigation. He also emphasized that the Celina Police Department maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal narcotics and will continue to aggressively pursue those involved in their distribution.

The investigation remains ongoing.

04/26/2026

The Celina Police Department would like to extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to the family and friends of our dear brother, Monroe County KY Sheriff Dale “Frog” Ford, a true servant leader who always stood ready to lend a helping hand.

04/19/2026

On Saturday night, Dispatcher Crystal Vandevender and Assistant Chief Spencer Booher had the honor and privilege of attending the Clay County Reagan Day Dinner, where they were both recognized for their dedication and service.

Dispatcher Vandevender was awarded Dispatcher of the Year, recognizing her professionalism, reliability, and the critical role she plays in ensuring the safety of both our officers and the community. Assistant Chief Booher was honored with Officer of the Year, acknowledging his leadership, commitment, and continued efforts to serve and protect the citizens of Celina.

These awards reflect the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that both individuals demonstrate on a daily basis. The Celina Police Department is proud to have such outstanding members representing our agency.

Please join us in congratulating Dispatcher Vandevender and Assistant Chief Booher on this well-deserved recognition.

04/14/2026

Today, officers with the Celina Police Department received certification and recertification training in OC spray. Officers who were being certified also completed a voluntary exposure and performed tasks while exposed to better understand the effects of the tool they may need to use in the field.

The training also covered courtroom testimony, officer safety in the event of accidental exposure, use-of-force standards, state and federal laws, proper arrest techniques, de-escalation, recognizing common medical crisis signs and Use of Force report writing.

This training reflects the dedication of the Celina Police Department to professionalism, preparedness, and serving the community safely and effectively.

04/11/2026

The Celina Police Department recently completed our annual fi****ms training, ensuring our officers remain proficient, safe, and prepared to serve our community at the highest level.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Mark Gore for taking the time to join us as a guest instructor. His insight and expertise were greatly appreciated and added tremendous value to our training. And the Livingston Police Department for letting us use their range.

We are grateful for the continued support from our partners in the justice system as we work together to keep our community safe.

03/29/2026

The Celina Police Department would like to congratulate K9 Kilo and Assistant Chief Spencer Booher on successfully passing two national K9 certifications this past week at the 13th Annual On Point K9 Seminar and Competition.

K9 Kilo earned certifications through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) and the American Working Dog (AWD) organization. These certifications encompass a wide range of critical law enforcement skills, including obedience, tracking, criminal apprehension, and narcotics detection.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication, training, and hard work that both K9 Kilo and Assistant Chief Booher demonstrate in serving and protecting our community.

Please join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement!

03/27/2026

03/20/2026

The Celina Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Celina K-8 for hosting First Responder Day and allowing all first responders the opportunity to meet and engage with the staff and students.

Assistant Chief Spencer Booher and K-9 Kilo were honored to attend, speak with the children, and conduct a demonstration to help educate them on the important role of Police K-9s in our community.

We truly appreciate the continued support and partnership from Celina K-8 in helping us build positive relationships with the youth of our community.

02/12/2026

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