Category: RC Sheriff’s Department

Monday night the Rutherford County Commissioners met for their scheduled monthly meeting. The budget was the hot topic right now and will be approved soon. As usual all departments are asking for increased funds. With the rising rates of inflation that is…Read More »

Commissioners…..Where Is The Money?

There is so much talk of money in this county. There seems to be not enough money for the school system, not enough money for jail improvements, not enough for EMS services, and Sheriff’s Office, yet projects such as a multi-million dollar…Read More »

Rutherford County Jail…… Blame Game Starts.

April 28, 2023 Yesterday I posted an article about the female side of the jail closing. Then late last night I read an article with statements made by the County Manager. I thought to myself…Really, really??? They are upset that the very…Read More »

Rutherford County Jail…… Female Side Closed by Inspectors.

April 27, 2023 It appears that inspectors have finally had enough of the conditions at the jail and closed the female side for multiple violations. All female prisoners should be removed and placed in other jails in the surrounding counties by…Read More »

DA Ted Bell And Accountability….We Are Watching

12/28/22 Mr. Bell was reelected to DA again this past November by approximately 30 % of the vote. He had no opposition in the general election so it was a foregone conclusion that he would gain the office. Now I will be…Read More »

Community: MISSING JUVENILE: Abagail Cantrell

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile: Abagail Cantrell. Abagail is 16-year-old white female. She has long brown hair, blue eyes and is known to wear glasses. She is 5’8″ tall and weighs about…Read More »

Arrests – Nov. 21

There Can Be Only One ….. RC Sheriff’s Race 2022

**OPINION** 11/02/22 Our Sheriff’s race has been quite a roller coaster ride this year. First we had candidate Tony Roberson (former Polk County deputy) throwing his hat in the ring two years ago as a Republican candidate, we also knew that…Read More »

Ted Bell…….No Choice, No Change!

**Opinion** 10-23-22 On May 17, 2022 this county along with McDowell County essentially voted to re-elect Ted Bell for DA for four more years. This was in spite of all the things he has and has not done during his tenure. D.A.…Read More »