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 …
On Wednesday, at approximately 9:50 a.m. an inmate from the Grundy County Jail attempted to escape during recreation time. The inmate was able to climb the first level of the facility’s security and entered an area containing razor wire. A Grundy County Corrections Officer, assisted by two Grundy County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were able to …
While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris is proud to announce the successful completion of Bledsoe Shield, a countywide months long crime suppression operation conducted by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office. Bledsoe Shield was a targeted enforcement initiative focused on locating and arresting individuals involved in illegal drug activity, violent crime, and those with outstanding warrants. During …
While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
Saturday night, a disturbance occurred inside the Grundy County Jail that required additional assistance from outside law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel. Due to the nature of the situation, additional resources were requested to ensure it was brought under control quickly and safely. At no time was there any danger or threat to the public, …
New Marion County Sheriff Chris Webb has been sworn into office. Sheriff Webb thanked the public after taking the Oath to serve as your next Sheriff on Saturday. Sheriff Webb has served in law enforcement for 33 years as he begins his reign as sheriff. He said he was honored to have family and friends …
Last year Jamychal Buckner was a football star for the South Pittsburg Pirates. One year later he was facing a rape charge. After being accused of raping a 16-year-old he has pleaded guilty to reduced charges, avoiding the rape charge that led to his arrest earlier this summer. He pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/26/202 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 …
The TN Department of Agriculture reports a Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU). Agents looked into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf State Park. A Grundy County Grand Jury indicted Charles Trost on one count of vandalism over $60,000 and under $250,000, a Class B felony. …
