Tag: BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Oneonta City Schools coach charged with misdemeanor soliciting sex from student; Blount County sheriff wants change in laws

A science teacher and soccer coach with the Oneonta School system is charged with soliciting a sex act with a student.

Erica Thomas | 08.08.24

‘They don’t respect this country’: Chris Hansen busts illegal immigrants in Blount County in 'Takedown' sting

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has made 13 arrests to date in a special operation to catch child predators. A recent sting with TruBlu’s Chris Hansen, netted five arrests and three of those taken into custody were illegal immigrants.

Erica Thomas | 08.05.24

Blount County Sheriff’s Office to be featured on predator takedown show with Chris Hansen

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office will be featured on three upcoming episodes of “Takedown with Chris Hansen.” The show is similar to NBC’s “To Catch a Predator” but is on the TruBlu network.

Erica Thomas | 01.30.24

Blount County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News

Blount County deputy cleared of charges after lineman death; Sheriff urges public to not jump to conclusions

A Blount County deputy involved in a freak accident that killed an electrical lineman in March will not be charged.

Erica Thomas | 07.15.23

Blount County Sheriff's Office asks for prayers and support after 'catastrophic day'

The Blount County Sheriff is asking for prayers after what he called a catastrophic day for the sheriff's office Tuesday.

Erica Thomas | 01.25.23