On Monday, July 17, 2023) at 2:11 PM Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department was assigned to a report of a house with smoke inside at a residence on State Street. The residents returned home to discover the fire and were able to retrieve the pets safely. Dunlap patrolman Hobbs arrived first and upgraded the call to …
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Four Arrested after Drug Bust in Dunlap
On 7/12/2023, officers with the Dunlap Police Department assisted the Tennessee Department of Corrections Probation and Parole with a probation search at a residence in the city of Dunlap. Officers located pressed fentanyl pills and various drug paraphernalia at the residence. Officers arrested four individuals at the residence. Chad Johnson, Ashley Ricketts, Shauna Tate, and …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is underway across the area urging drivers to drive safely
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is underway across the area this week, as law enforcement officials in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina aim to reduce speeding across the southern states. Departments from city and county level to state highway patrols in all of the aforementioned are voluntarily participating in the ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’. …
Multi-Agency investigation leads to the seizure of over 15 pounds of meth and 150 grams of fentanyl
A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Cary Paradis for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. During the investigation, it was learned that Paradis picked up a large amount of meth in Atlanta, and intended to deliver …
‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert issued for area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) along with the the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued an Air Quality Alert for Marion, Sequatchie, Hamilton, and Bradley Counties in Tennessee along with Dade, Catoosa, and Walker in North Georgia for Monday, July 17th. The ‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert is for particulate matter (meaning …
THP Hiring State Troopers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
WEPG and WSDQ officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as new, local online newspaper; Lucky Knott named as News Director
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG and WSDQ radio (The River 104.9 FM in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 FM in Sequatchie County) officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as a new local online newspaper; naming one of the Southeast’s most experienced and recognized broadcasters, play-by-play sportscasters and journalists, Lucky Knott, …
Suspicious Truck Fire in Dunlap
Saturday, July 14, 2023, at 8:10 AM, Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire behind the J&J’s Auto Repair shop on Rankin Avenue. The fire was in the cab portion of the truck, and the cause appears suspicious. Firefighters extinguished the fire with a 1.75-inch pre-connect line. Dunlap PD also responded and assisted. The …
Fallen Tree Limb Causes Crash near Sequatchie-Grundy County Line on 399
Saturday night at approximately 8:40 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a single-vehicle crash on SR 399 near the Sequatchie-Grundy County Line. Reports to 911 were that a female was trapped in the vehicle, with extrication being needed for her. Dunlap Rescue 1 and 2 and Brush 2, along with Cagle Volunteer Fire Department Engine 1, …
Dunlap Fire Dept battles residential fire in Valley View community
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. The call came in just before 2:00 PM Central Time, for a home located in the Valley View community. Officers with the Dunlap Police Department had units on the scene that reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Dunlap Engines …



