City Court
Jim Rice, City Court Judge
Centerville City Court
102 East Swan Street
P.O. Box 238
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 729-5588
Fax: (931) 729-1513
The City Court for the Town of Centerville has the authority to hear misdemeanor traffic violations and municipal ordinance violations that occur within the city limits of Centerville.
Court convenes on the second Monday of the month unless otherwise set, with the court set to commence at 9:00 a.m. The dates will be entered in the Community Calendar on this website.
For information inquiries, call
City Court Clerk
Robyn Russell
(931)729-4246, X-114 or
(931)729-5588
Payments of Fines
Payment for a plea of guilty or conviction can be made in one of the following ways:
Pay in person at City Hall Court
Deposit in the City Hall night deposit box. Deposit money order or cashier check in the City Hall night deposit box. paid to Centerville City Court.
Payment Formats
You can make your payment in cash at City Hall Court or deposit a money order or cashier's check made out to Centerville City Court in the night deposit box at City Hall.
Location and Times of Court
Jim Rice is the City Court Judge, and Robyn Russell is the City Court Clerk. The court convenes at 9:00 a.m. in the Court Room at City Hall. See the event calendar for specific dates when the court will be in session.
Emergency Calls
Call 911 when a life is in danger, whether from bleeding, drug overdoses, attempted suicide or self-harm, dangerous mental breakdowns, severe injuries from accidents, or criminal activity.
Non-Emergency Incidents
Call the Dispatch Office at 931-729-5146. Examples of incidents include property damage, vehicle damage, burglaries, vandalism, accidents without severe injury, roving livestock, pet accidents, at-large dogs, and thefts where the perpetrator has fled the scene.
Centerville Police Department
Danny Roberts,
Chief of Police
Badge #501
(931) 729-4246, ext. 113
Chief Roberts was named to replace Shannon Irwin as Chief after Irwin's tragic passing. Roberts had stepped up to serve when Irwin was incapacitated by illness.
Chief Roberts has served with the Centerville Police force since 2008. He was promoted to sergeant and assistant chief and then became Chief in 2025.
Jonathan O'Guin,
Assistant Chief of Police
Badge #501
(931) 729-4246, ext. 118
Assistant Chief O'Guin coordinates public safety efforts in the city through patrols, investigations, animal control, and other police work efforts to deter and prevent crime. O'Guin administers day-to-day operations.
Joseph Bowman
Badge # 504
Patrick Brady
Badge # 541
Garett Canard
Badge #509
Vincent Coates
Badge #503
Ben Green
Badge # 543
James Hill
Badge #542
Wilbur Lancaster
Badge 550
Joshua Loran
Badge # 512
Tyler Mobley
Badge # 506
Cole Parks
Badge # 511
Caleb Pitman
Badge #510
Neal Shaffer
Badge #540
Matthew Smith
Badge # 508
Dusty Talley
Badge # 507
Joshua Nelson
Badge # 513
Do you need a copy of an incident/accident in Centerville?
You can download the Police Report directly from this text. You can fill it out online, click Print, and make a copy for yourself as well for your records. Then go to the Police Department with your photo ID and the printed form:
The required $4.00 cash or money order fee is stated on the form. No cards or personal checks are accepted.
The fee is $4.00 per copy.
Reports will not be faxed or e-mailed; you must bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope or pick up in person.
Animal Control
Animal Control Officer, Wilbur Lancaster
Centerville Police Department
102 E Swan St, Centerville, TN, United States, Tennessee
(931) 729-5146
The Town of Centerville maintains an animal shelter at the end of Industrial Drive. Wilbur Lancaster is the police department's Animal Control officer.
The shelter typically manages a few dogs and cats for their temporary stay until owners retrieve them or the animals are adopted out. A veterinarian must examine all animals for adoption, worm them, give them shots, and neuter them if necessary. Lancaster urges adopting people to have the animals micro-chipped so it's easy to locate the owner if the animal becomes lost. The cost of adopting an animal depends on the types of services required to prepare the animal for adoption.
Pet Owner Requirements
Unfortunately, many animals are abandoned by their owners, so the city must care for them. When owners mistreat their animals by failing to provide proper food and shelter, the animal control officer will generally give the owner a warning. Dog owners must not allow their animals to roam at large, or Lancaster will catch the dog and place them in the animal shelter. In severe cases, Lancaster will confiscate the animal and issue a citation to the owner, who must appear before the city judge to face charges of animal cruelty and related crimes.
Adoptions
Lancaster attempts to get all unclaimed animals adopted. For those who are too old or ill for adoption, he takes them to the Horse Plus Humane Society at Kimmons near the Lewis/Hickman County line on Hwy 48. While the Centerville Animal Shelter is a no-kill facility, Horse Plus has the needed animal health staff to care for sick animals and euthanize those who cannot recover.