The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office worked with the 12 th Judicial District Drug Task Force for several weeks on a drug investigation which has landed several people in jail and leaves others on the run and wanted by authorities. The investigation focused on illegal drugs, primarily meth, being distributed in the Lewis Chapel community of …
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Scam Alert from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is advising citizens of a SCAM involving a telephone call appearing to be from the Sheriff’s Office. The caller advises an individual that they have a warrant or warrants out for their arrest, and to avoid going to jail, they must go to a local store and purchase a reloadable …
Multi-Agency investigation leads to the seizure of over 15 pounds of meth and 150 grams of fentanyl
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 …
Dunlap Fire Dept battles residential fire in Valley View community
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. The call came in just before 2:00 PM Central Time, for a home located in the Valley View community. Officers with the Dunlap Police Department had units on the scene that reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Dunlap Engines …
Sequatchie Sheriff commends jail staff over good inspection
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Jail underwent its annual surprise inspection by inspectors from the Tennessee Corrections Institute recently, receiving yet another perfect score with no deficiencies discovered. This detailed inspection examines the complete facility evaluating 14 different groups and multiple sub categories, covering everything from the physical plant and administration and management to …



