After a police pursuit in Dunlap on Wednesday, Stephen Henshaw was taken into custody near the Century 21 office and Walmart on Highway 127. Henshaw was booked into the Sequatchie County Jail under the following charges: – Felony evading arrest – Aggravated assault on 1st responder – Tampering with evidence – Felony reckless endangerment – …
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a report of a fire on Rankin Avenue around 4:30 on Saturday. A piece of cooking equipment triggered an alarm. Firefighters arrived at the scene just minutes after the alarm sounded, but the fire had already been extinguished with a fire extinguisher. A fan was set up to clear …
At 7:15 Friday night, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Highway 127 near Garrett’s Garage. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle just off the southbound lane with fire in the dash. Garrett’s Wrecker service employees deployed three fire extinguishers on the car before the fire department arrived. Firefighters extinguished the fire, …
The Dunlap Police Department wishes to inform citizens of a scam involving a telephone call that appears to originate from the department’s phone number, (423) 949-3319. The caller falsely claims that the individual has an outstanding warrant for their arrest and demands payment to avoid incarceration. Please be advised that the Dunlap Police Department will …
On Friday, the Sequatchie County Lions Club and employees with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dunlap Police Department came together for a heartwarming community effort. They collected food, toys, and monetary donations raised by the students at Sequatchie County Schools. The students’ efforts were impressive; they raised over $1,800 and collected more than …
Everyone, mark your calendars for December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Dunlap’s 10th annual Stuff the Truck. Dunlap Police, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, the Lions Club, Dunlap Fire Department, and Thrive Sequatchie are working together to collect new unwrapped toys, canned food, and monetary donations. They’ll be set …
On Saturday, 11-23-2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident with entrapment on Hwy 111 across from the Cagle Trading Post. A vehicle had left the roadway, sideswiped a tree, and came to rest in thick underbrush. Firefighters extricated the passenger using Hurst eDRAULIC tools. Puckett EMS transported both occupants with non-life-threatening …
As we enter the holiday season, you may have noticed that City of Dunlap employees have been busy decorating Harris Park with festive displays. They kindly request your cooperation in preserving these decorations, which reflect the community’s diligence and civic pride. The City of Dunlap maintains a strict policy against vandalism of city property and …
The City of Dunlap has announced its deepest condolences to Donnie Custer’s family and friends. Donnie served the Dunlap Police Department for 20 years, including several years as the Chief of Police and 10 years as an elected constable. He retired from the Army. Flags at municipal buildings have been placed at half-staff in his …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department says the former Palmer Elementary school caught fire on Sunday afternoon. Most of the damage is to the former cafeteria and the auditorium. An investigation is underway. The sheriff’s department warned that anyone found inside what is currently considered a crime scene would be arrested. If you have information on the …
