Due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases being reported, Governor Bill Lee has issued Executive Order No. 23, requiring all persons to stay at home unless engaging in essential activity or services as defined in Executive Order No. 22. Hardeman County Sheriff’s Offices needs your help and would like to urge everyone to comply with this Order helping make Hardeman County and its citizens as safe as possible during this crisis.
Recently, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order 22, an order directing Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities to limit their exposure to and spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect on 3/31/2020 and will continue through April 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
This executive order is not a mandate to shelter in place, but instead urges Tennesseans who are in non-essential roles to remain at home.
The executive order further restricts businesses that cannot safely operate during COVID-19 and provides for the continuation of essential businesses throughout every county to protect the economy.
To view or print the order please click on the link below.
Due to COVID-19, local visitation has been suspended beginning Wednesday March 18 until further notice, in order to protect your family and friends. Remote visitation is still available via the internet. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Some businesses may have already received a call from All American Calendars asking for donations regarding a calendar for the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office. THIS IS NOT A SCAM! This company is working with us to create a calendar for the upcoming year and also to help us raise money for our DARE program. We would like to personally thank all of you for your generous donations in support of our Drug Education, Drug Awareness, and Drug Prevention Calendar Project this year.
Effective immediately, any persons entering the Criminal Justice Complex shall adhere to Rule 4 of the Local Rules of Practice, General Sessions Court, Civil and Criminal, of Hardeman County, TN.
Rule 4 (B) All participants, witnesses, visitors, and spectators shall conform to strict standards of decency, dignity, etiquette, and propriety.
Rule 4 (C) Provides for all to be DRESSED APPROPRIATELY.
The following attire is considered INAPPROPRIATE:
NO CLOTHING SHALL BE ALLOWED THAT EXPOSES UNDERGARMENTS OR ANY INTIMATE BODY PART.
Persons not adhering to this rule will be denied entrance.
Thank you for your cooperation.
A press conference was held today at the Criminal Justice Center in Hardeman County. The U.S. Attorney of the Western District of the State of Tennessee Michael Dunavant, along with Special Agent in Charge of the FBI-Memphis Division M. A. Myers, 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, Special Agent in Charge TBI-West Tennessee John Simmons,, Sheriff John Doolen, along with others renew their commitment to solving the 21 year old murder of Michael Bell. There is still a $24,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the subject responsible. U.S. Attorney Dunavant announced new technology used by the FBI has allowed investigators to move closer to solving this case.
The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office is now conducting training for local churches. Captain Brian Vandiver put together a training program which includes active shooter training, along with other safety issues that churches may face. We encourage churches to be proactive and begin preparing for such events instead of being reactive. If you would like more information or to schedule training for your church, please contact Captain Brian Vandiver at (731) 228-3004 or bvandiver@hardemancountysheriff.org.
Crossing all socioeconomic barriers, addiction does not just affect the poverty stricken, homeless, or street junkie. With the addition of opioids like Fentanyl and Carfentil, people are dying daily across the state of Tennessee. Fentanyl can be trasmitted by inhalation, ingestion, or even absorbed through the skin therefore, just touching the drug can kill someone.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, FBI and the 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant announced the reward Thursday March 23, 2017 in the unsolved 1998 murder of Michael Bell, according to a TBI release.
Bell was a clerk at the McKee’s Stateline Convenience Store at the time of his murder on July 23, 1998. The store is located on Highway 125 S between Middleton, TN, and Walnut, MS.
An unknown individual shot and killed Bell, then left the store in a 1990s General Motors sedan and drove toward Walnut, MS.
The robbery does not appear to have been the motive of the shooting, according to the release. They say Bell instead was the target of a coordinated murder.
The FBI has joined in the investigation, and the partnership has resulted in new leads in the case, according to the release.
Investigators believe there are people in the community who have information that can help solve the crime.
The reward is for information that directly assists law enforcement in the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Bell’s death.
Anyone who has information is urged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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