The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is sponsoring a Kindness Award as an anti-bullying campaign. The Sheriff’s Department will be offering a $50 gift card per school. Each teacher will submit one student of their choice to the school’s SRO, and then the SRO will make the final decision for each school. Don’t let someone sit …
There was a major incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative sub-transmission line and fiber lines in front of Whitwell High School. Approximately 5,000 consumers were without power before crews began restoring. No one is sure at this time what caused the lines to fall onto the roadway. According to the Marion …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to recover a stolen 2020 model Polaris Razor 1000 side-by-side ATV. The stock ATV is red, black and white in color and similar to the photo featured here. It was taken on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from the 3800 block area of Valley View Highway in …
The 2nd annual Matt Blansett Memorial ATV Ride will take place at the Coalmont, TN OHV Park in Grundy County on Saturday, September 9. Registration begins at 9 AM, and the ride at 10 AM. If you plan on bringing a camper, book your spot at www.coalmontohvpark.com. All fees go to the Marion County Sheriff’s …
August 23, 2022, was a devastating day in Marion County. It was the day that a THP helicopter crashed near I-24, killing Marion County Detective Matthew Blansett and State Trooper Lee Russell while on duty. The two had been in the air that morning searching for marijuana plants, but then they were asked to be …
Wednesday, August 23, will be the anniversary of a dreadful day in Marion County history. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be celebrating Matthew Blansett with a few words, a balloon release, and a moment of silence. Join others to pay respect to Detective Blansett, who died in a helicopter crash along with THP Pilot …
A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Cary Paradis for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. During the investigation, it was learned that Paradis picked up a large amount of meth in Atlanta, and intended to deliver …
Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department say a suspect has been identified and a crime solved related to a recent theft in Marion County. According to the department, the arrest stems from advice and tips provided to their investigators that assisted in identifying the person wanted in connection with a recent theft that happened …
