The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/5/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/29/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
Christopher “Brian” Janeway of Marion County has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for providing methamphetamine that led to a fatal overdose. He admitted guilt for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and reckless homicide. Authorities tracked the overdose back to Janeway during their investigation, leading to his arrest for possessing meth. Additional drug charges were …
Deputies and animal welfare officials are investigating a suspected animal hoarding case at Caroline Ruth Atkins’ property in Bledsoe County. Atkins, previously charged with animal cruelty in 2019 after authorities recovered 170 dogs and 60 cats from her Pikeville home, is again under scrutiny. More than 160 dogs and more than 40 cats were reportedly …
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
A former detective from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has admitted to official misconduct involving falsified sex offender registry documents. Robert Eugene Hargis entered his guilty plea on Tuesday at the Marion County Circuit Court, resolving part of a criminal case sparked by a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) inquiry into forged signatures on registry …
ANDERSON, CHESTER L Age: 36 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 06/28/2026 08:29 PM City: HIGDON Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T HOBBS Release Date: 06/30/2026 12:00 PM Charge Bond FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 0 BOURQUE, PAUL L Age: …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is asking Tennesseans for their vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest. This year’s photo features a new Chevy Tahoe. To cast your vote for THP, visit bit.ly/VoteTHP26. Once on the AAST voting site, scroll down the page to select Tennessee. Voting for …
The State Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the body recovered deep in the woods in the Flat Mountain Rd area of Fredonia Mountain on Saturday, 6-27-26, is that of Morgan Davis, reported missing on Friday, 6-26-26. The cause and manner of death have not been determined. The sheriff’s office continues the investigation along with …
