Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
Tag: Jasper Police
Two Injured after Head-on Collision on Hwy 41
On Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025, at approximately 5:45 PM, the Haletown Fire and Rescue and Jasper Fire and Rescue responded to a head-on collision on Hwy 41 near the convenience center. Upon their arrival, they found the owner of one vehicle shaken but stable while the owner of the other vehicle was entrapped. Immediate …
Santa Train Huge Success in Marion County
After a busy two days, the Marion County Santa Train was deemed a great success. Santa saw many happy, smiling faces. So many people helped make this day possible. The generosity of our communities was overwhelming. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Toys for Tots, and The Forgotten Child’s Fund for organizing so children …
Fatal Crash in Jasper on Monday Night
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle crash on Monday around 9:30 pm on Hancock Road in Jasper. Fire officials say the crash involved one vehicle in which the driver was trapped. When firefighters arrived, they learned the driver had passed away. No injuries or other fatalities were reported. Authorities have not released …
Man Files Lawsuit Against Jasper Police Officers and Town Over Arrest
A Marion County resident, Jeremy Stacey, has taken legal action against two police officers, claiming they unjustly arrested him following a complaint from a neighbor regarding loose dogs. Stacey lodged the lawsuit at Chattanooga’s federal courthouse, naming the City of Jasper, former Officer Lillian Lockhart, and Officer Cody Pittman as defendants. In the lawsuit, Stacey …
Fatal Accident Under Investigation
On Sunday, a motor vehicle accident occurred near the Kimball Chattanooga St. Community College entrance. The crash involved two vehicles and included at least one fatality. Sequatchie Valley Now issued a request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol for public information concerning the accident. THP responded by saying the requested records are part of an ongoing …
Former Jasper Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated
On July 29th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents learned that on July 26th, Lillian Michele Lockhart (DOB: 9/12/95) reported for duty intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that while intoxicated, Lockhart responded to calls for …
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Grant Funding
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
No Viable Threat at Jasper Schools
Marion County Schools received a call from the Department of Homeland Security regarding an allegation of a possible threat at schools in Jasper. The information was obtained at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, and the investigation ran until 3:00 am Thursday morning. Authorities determined that there was no viable threat in this instance. On Thursday, extra …





