Tag Archives: Jackson County Sheriff’s Department

The Jackson County Sheriffs Department now equipped with body cameras, thanks to a recent grant. K9 Deputy Miquela Sullivan said the department received their first batch of body cams a few weeks ago. Sullivan said the body cams are a handy piece of equipment for the department to have. “It covers all of our hind ends,” Sullivan said. “Whenever we ... Read More »

A Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal and a Teacher face assault charges following a paddling incident. A male student was paddled twice at the school by his teacher, Jackson Patterson, while the assistant principal, Tena Lynn, was present. The paddling took place in early October. The student complained of pain in his buttocks and was taken to a medical facility ... Read More »

A Jackson County Commission meeting got contentious Monday night after commissioners tabled the proposal to retire two Sheriff’s K9 Deputies. Sheriff Marty Hinson said that one K9 Deputy is almost seven-years-old and one is nine years old. Commissioner Chris Carter, who is also running for Sheriff, said that with the election just 10 days away, this is should be put ... Read More »

Former Jackson County School Bus Driver Kenneth Borawski has been arrested for sexual battery by an authority figure. The investigation began with a complaint of suspicious activity to School Officials who immediately started an internal investigation and contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Video recordings provided by the Jackson County School System as well as statements obtained by the investigators ... Read More »

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, fire departments and EMA are working together to perform welfare checks. This is for all residents in areas that are still without power. Jackson County EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said residents need to call (931) 268-0180 if they are concerned about someone and are unable to check themselves. Woolbright said they encourage residents to please ... Read More »

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for any information on a missing teenager. Seventeen-year-old Amber Gilly Smith was last seen Monday leaving her residence in the Dodson Branch area of Jackson County. Smith has blonde hair, green eyes, stands at 5’4″ and weighs 160 pounds. Smith is considered to be an endangered missing person due to possibly not having ... Read More »