The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has identified individuals who may have been involved in the theft of fiber-optic cable on Old Henson Gap Road. The agency thanked the community for its continued support and cooperation, noting that information provided by residents helps authorities hold those responsible accountable. The individuals’ names have not …
On February 12, 2026, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the theft of approximately 400 feet of Fiber Optic cable from the 4000 block of Old Henson Gap Road. Investigators at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals believed to be involved in the theft. …
On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at the Grundy County Jail involving an inmate assaulting a correctional officer. The correctional officer sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The incident remains under investigation. The inmate involved will face additional criminal charges …
State Route 108 in Gruetli-Laager was shut down early Saturday afternoon from Layne Funeral Home in Palmer to Laager Church due to a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office confirms that at least one person died and 4 others were injured in the crash. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the investigation of a homicide that occurred at approx. 3:30 pm on September 9, 2026, at 167 Green Forest Rd. in the Cagle Mtn community. Deputies responded to the scene at this location and found one resident, Michael Rumbel, deceased with …
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement regarding an investigation into allegations that a Dade County commissioner improperly used a credit card. The statement reads as follows: Over the last few days, Sheriff Cross has received calls from multiple citizens requesting an investigation into allegations of improper credit card use by a Dade …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Stone Creek Trail in the Fredonia community at approx. 7 pm on September 8, 2026. Sheriff deputies responded after friends discovered the married couple residing at the home deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Due to circumstances surrounding the incident, it is suspected the couple’s death …
Following a tip from a member of the community, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office began following up on information related to the theft of tools and equipment from the Sequatchie Valley Electric Company. Through the course of the investigation, investigators identified Joseph Tyler Green of McMinnville as a suspect. Investigators with the Grundy County Sheriff’s …
On the night of September 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in the (Wesley Chapel area) 600–900 block of 55th Avenue in Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee. During the incident, a victim was operating a motor vehicle when the vehicle was fired upon three times. The victim was …
Press Release: On August 30, 2026, Grundy County Jail employees reported an active riot in A-Pod, the facility’s maximum security housing unit. At the time of the incident, seventeen inmates were housed in A pod. Three employees were present during this time. Due to the seriousness of the situation and concerns for employee safety, multiple …
