Effective Thursday (10/01/2026), it is now a Class D Felony to flee from law enforcement in Alabama. Laws change to incorporate more strict punishment for fleeing and all Alabama police are working toward ensuring that pursuits end quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk to the public. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen said the tougher penalties …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say two suspects were caught illegally harvesting 688 ginseng roots, weighing about eight pounds. One had 167 roots, and the other had 521. Because ginseng can take up to 10 years to mature and may live for more than 75 years, illegal harvesting harms the environment. All plants, wildlife, …
A juvenile has been charged after a loaded firearm was found on the campus of Tyner Middle High Academy. On the morning of September 30, 2026, school administrators searched a student’s vehicle after a parent raised concerns about a possible firearm on campus. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found a loaded AR-15 inside …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/28/2026 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 page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …
Over the past several weeks, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of trespassing on private property in the Tracy City area. The individual was identified as Robert Goff, who also has outstanding felony warrants in Hamilton County. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and officers with …
Dunlap Police on Tuesday first reported to be a disabled vehicle on Rankin Avenue turned out to be a very different discovery. Officers stopped near the AutoZone after noticing what they believed was a broken-down car. When they approached, they found a deceased man inside. Investigators say the death is believed to be a suicide. …
The Pikeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals allegedly involved in a quick-change scheme at Save-A-Lot. If you recognize either pictured person at svalleynow.com person or have information that could assist the investigation, contact the department at (423) 447-5555.
An 18-year-old student has been charged after a non-operational firearm was found at Sequatchie County High School last week, according to Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips. Gabriel Hadley, 18, was charged with displaying an imitation firearm. Sequatchie County Director of Schools Sarai Pierce announced the school lock down on Friday. Sheriff Phillips said the weapon …
On September 17 around 2:40 pm, the Dunlap Police reported to Court Loop after a call from a female that was shot with serious injuries. The victim, Camery Y. Kirkpatrick was transported by a private vehicle to Erlanger Sequatchie before deputies arrived and later transported to Erlanger Chattanooga. During the investigation the shooter was identified …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/20/2026 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 page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …
