Tag: South Pittsburg Police Department

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 …

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Motor Vehicle Burglaries and Stolen Car Reported in South Pittsburg

On Tuesday night, South Pittsburg experienced a troubling spike in motor vehicle burglaries, including a stolen car. As we enter this season, thefts often rise, with thieves targeting valuables like guns, cash, and Christmas gifts. To protect yourself and your belongings, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department asks you to please remember: **Don’t leave items in …

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Suspects Sought by Marion County Authorities

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office needs your help. They understand the quality of the images below may not be the best, but they hope someone can help! Authorities are looking for an SUV, potentially white or a lighter color. Three individuals, all dressed in black, exited the vehicle. The driver returned shortly after. They broke …

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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 …

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Tennessee Police Officers and SROs to Receive Bonus Pay

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement of grant funds to all eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs). This summer, each eligible law enforcement officer will receive an $800 retention bonus payment if they have completed their 2023 …

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Authorities Searching for Missing South Pittsburg Woman

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reports that 34 year-old Kisha Tozier of South Pittsburg is missing. Tozier is a black female and was last seen on May 16, 2024. Kisha has multiple tattoos on her body; back, chest, both ankles, left hand, left arm, abdomen and right hip. If you have seen or had contact …

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Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the American flag will be flown from sunup to sundown at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is one of two days that federal law requires American flags to be lowered to half-staff. The other is Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day is held on May 15 each year. It is a …

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Lightning Blamed for South Pittsburg Fire on Tuesday Night

On 7/18/23 at 11:47 P.M., the South Pittsburg, TN Fire Department requested mutual aid for a two-story commercial property fire on South Cedar Ave. South Pittsburg, Kimball Fire, and Stevenson AL departments were on the scene suppressing exposed flames. South Pittsburg and Stevenson Fire used crews in the towers to remove the front fascia of …

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