Search For Missing White County Resident Continues
White County Resident Roy Whited remains missing after a day-long search effort Tuesday around Lovejoy Road involving about 100 people. Sheriff Steve Page said the search included volunteers, sheriff deputies, EMS personnel, and TWRA staff. Page said day was successful in terms of how much ground they covered. “I think we’ve checked off several boxes […]
White County Sheriffs Department Nails Local Stores For Selling To Minors
The White County Sheriff’s Department issued 20 citations to tobacco and convenience stores for selling tobacco, alcohol and vapes to minors. Sheriff Steve Page said the establishments did not ask for identification when selling the age restricted items. Page added that at least one location sold tobacco then asked the minor to come back later […]
Hiker Found Safe After Missing Overnight Near Virgin Falls
A missing hiker in White County located Wednesday morning after being lost overnight near Virgin Falls. Sheriff Steve Page said a group of four under prepared hikers were separated near White Cave. Page said three hikers made it out safe while one female was left behind. “People don’t realize the dangers of hiking Virgin Falls […]
White County Drug Bust Yields 7 Arrests For Meth
Seven arrested in a White County drug bust Monday for the manufacturing, delivery, sell and possession of methamphetamine. White County Sheriff Steve Page said suspects sold drugs to undercover agents in a joint operation with the Sparta Police Department. “Meth is the biggest drug that we have in our county,” Page said. “I believe that’s […]
White Co Sheriff’s Office Providing Candy X-Rays Halloween Night
The White County Sheriff’s Office offering free scans to prevent potential hazardous items in children’s candy on Halloween night. Sheriff Steve Page said from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., parents and kids can bring their candy to the Justice Center to be x-rayed. “We’ve actually just started doing it this year,” Page said. “We have […]
White Co Northfield Elementary On Soft Lockdown As Police Search Area
White County’s Northfield Elementary School is on soft lockdown Friday after a shooting nearby on Old Cookeville Highway. Sheriff Steve Page said a resident was shot in the stomach during an attempted home robbery. The man tried to apprehend the suspect and fired a warning shot in the air. Page said that resulted in the […]
White County Jail TCI Certified, Sheriff Credits Staff and Technology
The White County Jail is once again certified with the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Sheriff Steve Page said certification takes consistent hard work and accountability for making sure operations are done the right way. Page said as sheriff, training had to improve so talented corrections officers were in place to achieve this standard. “To get this […]
