Winchester Police Department

A man died in a boating incident near Tims Ford Bass Club in Middle Tennessee. The victim, identified as Christopher W. Bontrager, 41, of Missouri, was pronounced deceased on the scene, while another man, John H. Prater, 41, of Tracy City, Tennessee, was hospitalized. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is leading the investigation, which has recorded 12 boating-related fatalities in Tennessee waterways in 2026.

A deadly boating incident occurred near Tims Ford Bass Club in Middle TN, resulting in one fatality. The victim's injuries were sustained during the incident, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating. The Winchester Police Department responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

Wayne Finchum, 43, was found dead outside a home in Winchester, Tennessee, after being reported missing. Police are investigating his death, which shows no signs of foul play, and he is being sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. Finchum is an insulin-dependent diabetic with prior mental health issues.

The Winchester Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 43-year-old Wayne Finchum, who was last seen in the Lynchburg Road and Style Street area on July 7. Finchum is an insulin-dependent diabetic with prior mental health issues, and the police emphasize the need to ensure his safety.

Tennessee police have narrowed the search area for the origin of a stray bullet that killed John Cobb at Twin Creeks Marina on July 4, 2025. An additional bullet was found at the marina, and investigators believe both bullets were fired from a 7.62x39 or 7.62x54R caliber weapon, possibly originating from nearby subdivisions. Cobb died days after being struck in the back of the head, and his organs were donated.