Emergency Officials Warn Refreezing, New Travel Issues
Emergency management leaders and law enforcement across the Upper Cumberland are warning drivers that improving road conditions will quickly deteriorate overnight as temperatures drop into the single digits. Overton County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Masiongale said main roads remain passable, but secondary roads across the county are slick and hazardous as refreezing begins. He […]
Van Buren Sheriff Confirms Fall Creek Death Weather Related
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock has confirmed the death of a man at Fall Creek Falls State Park earlier this week was directly related to the cold weather. Brock confirmed the cause of death Thursday evening after receiving reports from the medical examiner. Dozens of emergency workers spent almost 17 hours from Tuesday afternoon […]
Be Aware: Increase In Accidents Involving Deer Across UC
Counties across the Upper Cumberland are seeing an increase in accidents involving deer. There were six accidents involving deer in the Fairfield Glade community in Cumberland County on Saturday. Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said over the last few weeks his county has seen 19 accidents involving deer, two of those resulting in injuries. […]
At Least Five Master Keys Missing From Van Buren Jail
At least five master keys for the Van Buren County Jail are missing, according to an audit conducted by Sheriff Michael Brock’s department. Brock told County Commissioners Wednesday night the master keys open every interior jail door, including doors that would allow access to the exits. The missing keys were discovered during an audit by […]
New Alert Form Will Help Van Buren Responders Locate Missing Persons
Van Buren’s Alert Form will decrease response time to locate missing children and adults under guardianship. Sheriff Michael Brock said the form was created in response to requests from concerned citizens. The citizens wanted to help shorten the time it takes for authorities to begin their search for missing persons. “It all started when that […]
Van Buren Commission Approves Sheriffs Department Grant
Van Buren County Commissioners approved several grants for the Sheriff’s Department at its special called meeting Tuesday night. The grants included the state Health Department’s ELC confinement grant, a training equipment grant, and a technology grant. Sheriff Michael Brock said the confinement grant is the largest at more than $479,000 and a zero percent match. […]
