Sheriff John Garrett Secures Overton County Victory
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett secured a decisive victory to continue his service as the county’s top law enforcement official after receiving 64 percent of the vote. Garrett said the election results represent a significant win that allows him to maintain his current role within the community. Garrett said he intends to focus on his […]
Sheriff’s Office Trains Parents To Fight Online Predators
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office hosting a series of “Inside the Dark Web” classes training parents and guardians on how to protect children online. Cumberland County Investigator Sarah Smith said the department is offering the training because of an alarming increase in online activity among juveniles. Smith said many children are hiding their digital interactions […]
Overton Sheriff’s Office Donates Gear To Police Department Impacted By Tornado
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office has donated several light bars to a police department impacted in the tornado outbreak of December last year. Sheriff John Garrett said the gear will be going to the Dresden Police Department located in Weakley County. “Their equipment was just completely destroyed, and we happened to have a surplus of […]
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 […]
Jail Upgrades Coming To White County
The largest increase in White County’s $60 million budget will go toward improvements in the jail and Sheriff’s Office. County Executive Denny Robinson said at least $2.6 million is set aside for jail upgrades. “It’s mainly software computers, how they monitor locks and security,” Robinson said. “We’re looking at doing the roof…for the jail. It’s […]
