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WARTBURG POLICE SEIZE 19.2 GRAMS OF METHAMPHETAMINE DURING TRAFFIC STOP
On February 20, 2026, Officer Sarah Posey of the Wartburg Police Department initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation. With assistance from Chief Mike
MORGAN COUNTY JURY CONVICTS INMATE OF SEXUAL BATTERY AGAINST CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
A Morgan County jury convicted 25-year-old inmate Montarius Douglas of sexual battery on February 19, 2026, following a trial in the county’s Criminal Court. The
TWO WOMEN INDICTED IN ROANE COUNTY; ONE FOR STATUTORY RAPE OF MINOR
In Roane County, Tennessee, two women have been indicted in connection with a sex crime involving a minor. Faith Madison Renzo, 24, of Harriman, faces
MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD GLADE FOR DUI WITH FOUR EMPTY ALCOHOL CANS IN TRUCK
On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:24 p.m., Officer Nikolas Brendel of the Fairfield Glade Police Department observed a white 2018 Dodge Ram pickup traveling
ELDERLY CROSSVILLE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO CHECK FRAUD SCAM
An 86-year-old resident of Oak Crest Drive in Crossville reported a fraud incident to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on February 22, 2026, after discovering
LIST OF ROANE COUNTY 2026 ELECTION CANDIDATES
– City of Harriman, City Council – Johnny “Knobby” Brackett (Petition: 2026-01-09, Filed: 2026-01-15) – Alicia Harris (Petition: 2026-01-14) – Bear Tidwell
LIST OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY ELECTION CANDIDATES
May 5, 2026 – Cumberland County Primary Election – County Mayor Michael Findley (Republican) (Incumbent) Allen Foster (Republican) – County Commission (2 seats per district)
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FEB. 23RD
CLOSED DUE TO SNOW: Clay Co. Fentress Co. Morgan Co. Pickett Co. Van Buren Co. White Co.
ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EVACUATED DUE TO GAS ODOR; CLASSES RESUME AFTER QUICK REPAIR
Rockwood High School evacuated all students and staff earlier today out of an abundance of caution after a gas odor was reported in the building.
MAN CHARGED WITH DUI AFTER WRONG-WAY DRIVING SPREE ON HIGHWAY 27
A 66-year-old man, Dane Craig Pontius, is currently in custody at the Roane County Jail following his arrest early Thursday morning. The incident began around
CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED WITH PINK HANDGUN DURING TRAFFIC STOP NEAR CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, on February 18, 2026, around 9:43 p.m., Deputy Jacob Moore of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDS TO REPORT OF POSSIBLE WEAPON AT S.M.H.S.
Cumberland County Schools received a report earlier today suggesting that a student may have possessed a firearm on the grounds of Stone Memorial High School.
WARTBURG POLICE SEIZE 19.2 GRAMS OF METHAMPHETAMINE DURING TRAFFIC STOP
On February 20, 2026, Officer Sarah Posey of the Wartburg Police Department initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation. With assistance from Chief Mike Rader, a subsequent search of the vehicle ...
MORGAN COUNTY JURY CONVICTS INMATE OF SEXUAL BATTERY AGAINST CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
A Morgan County jury convicted 25-year-old inmate Montarius Douglas of sexual battery on February 19, 2026, following a trial in the county's Criminal Court. The charge arose from an October 19, 2024, ...
TWO WOMEN INDICTED IN ROANE COUNTY; ONE FOR STATUTORY RAPE OF MINOR
In Roane County, Tennessee, two women have been indicted in connection with a sex crime involving a minor. Faith Madison Renzo, 24, of Harriman, faces a charge of statutory rape by an authority fi ...
MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD GLADE FOR DUI WITH FOUR EMPTY ALCOHOL CANS IN TRUCK
On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:24 p.m., Officer Nikolas Brendel of the Fairfield Glade Police Department observed a white 2018 Dodge Ram pickup traveling at 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on Peavin ...
ELDERLY CROSSVILLE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO CHECK FRAUD SCAM
An 86-year-old resident of Oak Crest Drive in Crossville reported a fraud incident to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office on February 22, 2026, after discovering unauthorized transactions on her ch ...
LIST OF ROANE COUNTY 2026 ELECTION CANDIDATES
- City of Harriman, City Council - Johnny "Knobby" Brackett (Petition: 2026-01-09, Filed: 2026-01-15) - Alicia Harris (Petition: 2026-01-14) - Bear Tidwell (Petition: 2026-01-09, File ...
LIST OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY ELECTION CANDIDATES
May 5, 2026 – Cumberland County Primary Election - County Mayor Michael Findley (Republican) (Incumbent) Allen Foster (Republican) - County Commission (2 seats per district) 1st District (In ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FEB. 23RD
CLOSED DUE TO SNOW: Clay Co. Fentress Co. Morgan Co. Pickett Co. Van Buren Co. White Co.
ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL EVACUATED DUE TO GAS ODOR; CLASSES RESUME AFTER QUICK REPAIR
Rockwood High School evacuated all students and staff earlier today out of an abundance of caution after a gas odor was reported in the building. Everyone was safely accounted for outside with no inju ...
MAN CHARGED WITH DUI AFTER WRONG-WAY DRIVING SPREE ON HIGHWAY 27
A 66-year-old man, Dane Craig Pontius, is currently in custody at the Roane County Jail following his arrest early Thursday morning. The incident began around 4:00 a.m. when a Rockwood police officer ...
CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED WITH PINK HANDGUN DURING TRAFFIC STOP NEAR CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on February 18, 2026, around 9:43 p.m., Deputy Jacob Moore of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was on routine patrol along Lantan ...
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDS TO REPORT OF POSSIBLE WEAPON AT S.M.H.S.
Cumberland County Schools received a report earlier today suggesting that a student may have possessed a firearm on the grounds of Stone Memorial High School. In response, the school immediately imple ...
