News
Arrests
The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County April 4 - April 9, 2026 William Scott Szalka, Manchester. Charged with driving on roadways laned for traffic, evading arrest, reckless driving and speeding. Court 4.7.26 Bond $2,000.

Thompson wins 17th annual Oak Barrel
Christian Thompson of Ooltewah broke the tape first at the 17th annual Oak Barrel Half Marathon Saturday morning, finishing ahead of over 1,700 other runners that flooded the streets in and around Lynchburg.

Raline named in multi-million dollar lawsuit
A candidate for Moore County Sheriff has just been hit with a federal lawsuit in his role as Monteagle Police Chief.

General Sessions
Metro Moore County General Sessions Court Judge Terry Gregory March 31, 2026 Asiah Bishop was charged with harassment. Review 6.16.26 Bond $1000 David J Bush was charged and found guilty of allowing a dog to run at large. Paying restitution l. Given an 11/29 probation until paid in full. Offi cer O’Haver Alton C Christian was charged with speeding, violation of financial responsibility law, as driving on a revoked license. Continued 4.18.26 Offi cer Keele Tammilin N Davis was charged with probation violation and failure to appear. Bond $5000. Continued 6.9.26 Oseas Velazquez Deleon was charged with failure to display registration plates (dismissed) and driving without a license (Guilty- paying fines and costs) Review 5.5.26 Dismissed Officer Underwood Tyler Bruce Draper Sr was charged with driving on an expired registration (dismissed), DUI, possession of a handgun while under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $17,000. Officer Leverette Domingo L Espinoza was charged with light law violation and driving without a license. (Guilty) Nathan W Farrar was charged with patronizing prostitution and giving false reports. Bond $7,000. Continued 5.19.26 Officer Carson

Arrests
The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County March 27th - April 3rd Robert B Bradford, Tullahoma. Charged with domestic assault. Court 4.18.26 Oseas V Deleon, Shelbyville. Charged with divining with no license.

Man drowns after falling overboard
A Tullahoma man drowned this past Sunday afternoon falling off his paddle craft at Tims Ford Lake in Moore County.

Police chase zooms through Moore County
A three-county chase ended with a crash in Wartrace Monday afternoon after Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin forced the car off the road.

Moore County walks in ‘No Kings’ protest
This past Saturday, March 28, over 3,000 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States, which included Tullahoma as one of the 40 protests held in Tennessee.
Moore County News goes to magazine-style format
The Moore County News will offer a more modern magazine-styled format — called the Berliner — beginning with today’s edition.

Land management, one option for land owners
With all of the recent concerns regarding development, or over development, of land in Moore County, many individual citizens might wonder what they can do about it. One answer is that land owners might consider is a conservation easement.
