Tag Archives: Sheriff John Garrett

Bid numbers are in as Overton County Sheriffs officials try to upgrade security at its facilities. Sheriff John Garrett said the program will remodel the public space at the Justice Center, specifically in the Clerk’s Office. Garrett said the bullet-resistant glass would be safer than regular glass. “With the world that we’re living in now, we never know what’s going ... Read More »

Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said parents need to help their kids stay safe this Halloween Tuesday. Garrett said he suggests that people go trick-or-treating before it gets dark. If you go out later, wear reflective clothing. Drivers need to keep a close eye for kids running and not paying attention. As for parents checking candy, Garrett said it makes ... Read More »

Overton County Sheriffs Department is prepared for the fight against drunk driving over the Labor Day Weekend. The long weekend often sees an increase of intoxicated drivers on the road. County Sheriff John Garrett said he will be casting a wider net with more officers on the roads to help combat drunk drivers over the weekend. “Here in Overton County, ... Read More »

A Jackson County woman reported missing on Sunday has been located. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said a Jackson County man reported that he and the woman were walking down Roaring River after parking near the Hardy-Reagan Bridge. “At some point, it started to get dark, they became separated and that was on Saturday so Sunday morning we get this ... Read More »

After four-weeks of searching and pursuing leads, Overton County K-9 Unit Bella has yet to be found. The dog escaped from her handler’s property last month. Sheriff John Garrett said the department has extensively searched the area by foot, drone and with infrared cameras. “A multitude of sightings that have been reported we have followed up on those and what ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department searching for one of its K-9 units that has ran away. Sheriff John Garrett said K-9 Bella escaped from her handlers property Tuesday night while off shift. “She had done some damage to the pin which has been provided for her to stay in, and we had to resort back to a chain,” Garrett said. ... Read More »

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 light bars and cages to ... Read More »

If you had to leave your vehicle on the side of the road due to weather, make sure the you are not creating a traffic hazard. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said during inclement weather, his office will not tow vehicles as long it is in a safe spot. “If weather conditions are bad and if you feel like the ... Read More »

Overton Sheriff John Garrett said that a little common sense goes a long way when it comes to protecting yourself against burglary. Garrett said that the best practice to prevent theft of Christmas presents in your home is to avoid posting on social media. “A lot of people just put way too much stuff on there,” Garrett said. “And remember ... Read More »

A dangerous intersection on Highway 111 in Rickman has seen drastic improvements since changing its traffic pattern. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said that the intersection had gone from a basic, straight-across intersection to what’s known as a J-turn. He said that there are only a few J-turn intersections in the state. “A lot of folks still get confused by ... Read More »