Skylar Potter, 15, of Readyville, was reported missing Thursday from her home. She is considered endangered. Skylar is accompanied by her dog, a brown and white Shih Tzu dog named Klaus. She wears a silver ring with two half circles of small diamonds surrounding a larger diamond in the center, forming a shape similar to…
A passenger allegedly carrying illegal drugs jumped from a car during a traffic stop, dropped a handgun and retrieved it while darting across Interstate 24, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said. John Hicks, 29, of Bethpage, Tenn., ran across both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the interstate about 4:45 p.m. June 27 near the…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies hope increased enforcement on Interstate 24 will reduce the number of road rage situations and save lives this year, a sheriff’s sergeant said. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh directed sheriff’s deputies to concentrate on problem areas of the interstate to reduce both the traffic deaths and road rage cases, said Sgt. Michael Rodgers….
Residents may learn about the daily activities of the law enforcement and corrections during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. Some of the topics covered in the classes are communications, patrol, SWAT, narcotics, K-9, mounted patrol, criminal investigations, court, adult detention center, mental health issues and negotiations, said Community Services Unit Sgt. Gary Herron. Participants will…
This week we learn all about the SCAN Program (Senior Citizens Awareness Network) which is run at the Sheriff’s Office by a husband and wife team. If you’ve ever been looking for a program to volunteer for, this is GREAT one!
The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) is pleased to announce its newest program geared toward preparing inmates for release and reentry into the community. Mechatronics is a very extensive program that utilizes instructional software and special equipment to train inmates and certify them as Certified Production Technicians (CPT). Through the program, inmates study curriculum…
A missing and endangered 6-year-old girl hugged Rutherford County Sheriff’s bloodhound Fred after he rescued her Friday in DeKalb County, said Fred’s handler, K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell. “He licked her face and she gave him a big hug,” Tidwell said of the encounter of Fred and Kinzleigh Reeder. DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray said in…
“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” a grateful James Rainey said to Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network volunteers. “That was the greatest quote,” said SCAN volunteer Phil Barnett, who partnered with SCAN Co-coordinators E.T. and Clarence Guice to install steps and replace decayed lumber on the porch of Rainey’s aging Fosterville home last week. SCAN…
Seven children of Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office employees each earned $500 scholarships from the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh presented the checks to award winners Ryan Haynes, son of Patrol Capt. Chris Haynes, Eli Ward, son of Detective Dennis Ward, Jessie Kauffman, daughter of Training Lt. Chris Kauffman, Brianna King, daughter of Capt. Joey…
Students at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna were secured while school resource officers quickly removed a handgun from a student’s backpack this morning, a school resource officer supervisor said. SRO Matt Clagg charged a 16-year-old Stewarts Creek High School student with possession of a weapon on campus and simple possession of marijuana after school…