Murray County Sheriff's Office

10/16/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT — AIRPORT ROAD 🚨

The Murray County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of a tentative road closure on Airport Road in Murray County in connection with President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Dalton, Georgia.

📍 Location: Airport Road, Murray County, GA
🕜 Tentative Closure Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

🚫 Airport Road will be closed to ALL vehicle and foot traffic during this time.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and make alternate arrangements to avoid the affected area. Please follow all instructions from law enforcement and public safety personnel.

The closure time is tentative and may be adjusted as needed for public safety and event operations. Please monitor official updates for any changes.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to help ensure the safety of our community and everyone involved.

Murray County Sheriff’s Office

10/08/2026

Pursuant to recent narcotics investigations, detectives and deputies with The Murray County Sheriff's Office arrested three individuals involved in supplying Murray County with drugs. Items sized during these investigations are pictured below. 3.5 grams of fentanyl and nearly half a pound of methamphetamine were seized by law enforcement.

Charles Alan Richardson was charged with the following:
- Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
- Possession of methamphetamine.
- Possession of ma*****na.
- Possession of drug related objects.
- Reckless conduct pertaining to dangerous drugs.

Nathan Jerome Williams was charged with the following:
- Possession of fentanyl.
- Reckless conduct pertaining to dangerous drugs.

Duane Elliot Rich was charged with the following:
- Trafficking of methamphetamine.
- Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
- Possession of methamphetamine.
- Possession of drug related objects.
- Reckless conduct pertaining to dangerous drugs.

All parties are innocent until proven guilty.

10/07/2026

September Statistics

09/11/2026

JUST IN: A joint investigation between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Murray County Sheriff’s Office led to the recovery of stolen scrap metal and the arrest of two Georgia residents after authorities say they tracked the suspects down in Ocoee: https://newschannel9.com/news/local/polk-murray-county-deputies-find-scrap-metal-theft-suspects-at-ocoee-restaurant

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 SEPTEMBER 11 — NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that tragic day.

We remember the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away. We honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, military members, and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness.

We also remember those who continue to carry the physical and emotional scars of that day.

Twenty-five years later, the memory remains.

We Remember. We Honor. We Serve. We Will Never Forget.

From all of us at the Murray County Sheriff's Office, we ask our community to take a moment today to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who served, and never forget the unity and courage that emerged from one of our nation's darkest days.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — A Day We Will Never Forget.

09/08/2026

08/26/2026

🚨Runaway Juvenile Alert🚨

The Murray County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Adalynn Boswell Sinclair (pictured below) is currently reported as missing from Murray County.

If anyone has information regarding her location or possible whereabouts should contact the Murray County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 696-4592 or 911 Dispatch.

Thank you.

Adalynn Boswell Sinclair
17 years old
5'2 & 105lbs
Brown hair and Hazel eyes

She was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, a blue skirt, and sandals.
She was last seen in the area of Ocoee, TN

08/26/2026

🏠🚨 REAL ESTATE SCAMS: BUYER BEWARE!

As an agency, we have recently seen an uptick in real estate scams appearing online in our local area. Scammers are increasingly using popular social media platforms and online marketplaces to advertise fake homes, apartments, and rental properties. These posts may look legitimate, use stolen photographs, and even copy information from real property listings.

Before you send money or personal information, STOP and verify the property and the person offering it.

🚩 WARNING SIGNS OF A REAL ESTATE SCAM:
• The price is significantly lower than similar properties in the area.
• The person claims they are out of town, overseas, or unable to meet in person.
• You are pressured to make a payment immediately because of "high demand."
• You are asked to pay a deposit or rent before seeing the property.
• The seller or landlord refuses to meet you or allow an in-person viewing.
• You are asked to send money through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, cash apps, or other difficult-to-recover payment methods.
• The person asks for your Social Security number, bank information, driver's license, or other sensitive information before the property has been verified.
• The listing contains spelling errors, unusual contact information, or inconsistent property details.
• The person asks you to communicate only through private messaging or a separate phone number/email address.
• The property photos or description appear to have been copied from another listing.

🛑 PROTECT YOURSELF:
✅ Search the property address online and compare it with legitimate real estate listings.
✅ Verify that the person advertising the property actually owns or is authorized to rent/sell it.
✅ Visit the property in person before paying anything whenever possible.
✅ Contact a reputable real estate agent or property management company to help verify the listing.
✅ Be cautious about sending personal documents or financial information.
✅ Never allow urgency or pressure to override your judgment.
✅ If something seems too good to be true, take the time to investigate.

Remember: A professional-looking social media post does NOT mean the property or person behind it is legitimate.

If you believe you have encountered a real estate scam, do not send additional money or information. Save screenshots, messages, payment records, and other evidence, and report the incident to law enforcement and the platform where the listing appeared.

STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT YOURSELF. 🏠🔎

08/19/2026

Pursuant to a recent narcotics investigation, two individuals were arrested in relation to trafficking methamphetamine. Brandon Headrick and Cassandra Kinser, of Murray County, were arrested following the investigation. Approximately 19 ounces (1.25 pounds) was seized.

Both individuals were charged with trafficking of methamphetamine.

A special thank you to Georgia Department of Community Supervision for their assistance in this investigation.

08/17/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT