Giles County

A Giles County deputy has been placed on administrative leave as authorities begin an investigation. The inquiry surrounds allegations involving the euthanization of two dogs.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office addressed social media allegations concerning a deputy involving the euthanization of two dogs. The involved deputy was placed on administrative leave, and the sheriff's office requested an independent investigation from the District Attorney General’s Office. Sheriff Joe Purvis stated that while he cannot comment on details due to the active investigation, the department takes these allegations seriously.

A man from Giles County was sentenced to 60 years in prison for child rape convictions. He was found guilty of multiple child sex offenses.

Six residents are trapped in their homes due to flooding in Giles County, and rescue teams are actively working to assist them. Members of Giles County Fire and Rescue are involved in the rescue efforts.

A driver was rescued after their vehicle crashed off the road and became entangled in downed trees in Giles County. Multiple emergency agencies, including Giles County Fire & Rescue and Tennessee Highway Patrol, responded to the crash site. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and cleared the roadway with a backhoe to assist in the rescue.

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Frank Northern, a man with warrants for aggravated robbery and property theft. The search includes Giles County due to Northern’s ties there, and deputies have released his photo and physical description to the public.