Dyer County Sheriff's Office

06/07/2026

Strong work to our CID, TBI, and WTDTF!

***PRESS RELEASE***

Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg served a drug search warrant Friday evening in the 6000 block of 104 West pursuant to a drug investigation.

During the search, Agents seized 3-1/2 ounces (96 grams) of m**hamphetamine, an ounce of ma*****na and $3,471.00 in drug proceeds. Also seized was a “stash can” disguised as a can of corn but actually was used to hide narcotics.

One male was arrested and charged with possession of schedule II and VI drugs with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“ I almost feel like there could be a dealer, a can of corn and a 1/4 lb. of m**h walk into a bar joke in here somewhere, but, m**h is no joke and the dealer is in jail”, said task force Director Johnie Carter.

Agents were assisted by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. this case is being prosecuted by the office of the District Attorney General, 29th Judicial District of Danny Goodman, Jr.

Johnie Carter
Director
901-222-1480

06/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dyer County Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Three Major Investigations

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – June 3, 2026 - The Dyer County Sheriff's Office announces that the Dyer County Grand Jury, empaneled on June 1, 2026, has returned true bills of indictment against multiple individuals in three significant investigations conducted by our Criminal Investigation Division. These indictments represent the culmination of hundreds of man-hours of investigative work, including death investigations, autopsies, witness interviews, and the careful pursuit of evidence wherever it led.

Case One: First Degree Murder of Jaylien Kimble

The Grand Jury indicted the following individuals on charges of Premeditated First Degree Murder in connection with the death of Jaylien Kimble on April 16, 2026:

Damaris Neal, Kamron White, Nasir Barr, Pierce Whitelow Jr., and Joseph McCaine.

The Dyer County Sheriff's Office is proud to begin the process of seeking justice for Jaylien Kimble and, in particular, for his mother and other family members. Our thoughts remain with the Kimble family as this case moves through the judicial process.

Case Two: Drug Overdose Death of Katrina Olds

Following the arrest of Jeremiah Johnson on a charge of Second Degree Murder in the death of Katrina Olds on January 30, 2026, continued investigation by our Criminal Investigations Division has resulted in additional charges resulting in her death:

Roy Michael Lemons - Second Degree Murder and Sale/Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)

This case reflects our office's ongoing commitment to holding accountable those who distribute dangerous substances and poisons responsible for taking lives in our community.

Case Three: Murder-for-Hire Plot

The Grand Jury also returned indictments in a murder-for-hire investigation:

Joseph Inman - Solicitation to Commit Premeditated First Degree Murder and Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Premeditated First Degree Murder

Lori Pevahouse - Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Premeditated First Degree Murder

Joseph Inman, who is currently incarcerated in the Dyer County Jail on a charge of r**e, is alleged to have conspired with his girlfriend, Lori Pevahouse, to have his r**e victim killed. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in this case.

Statement from the Dyer County Sheriff's Office:

These three cases are unrelated but were presented together to the same Grand Jury on June 1, 2026. The Grand Jury recognized the detailed and m**hodical work of our office and returned true bills on all charges presented.

The investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Dyer County Sheriff's Office are among the most dedicated and capable professionals in law enforcement. They work hard, they work honestly, and they follow the evidence wherever it leads. Our office does not commit crimes in this community - we investigate them, and we hold the individuals responsible for those crimes accountable when the evidence allows us to identify them. We do not pursue charges against the innocent.

These cases will be prosecuted by 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr.
The Dyer County Sheriff's Office has zealously and aggressively pursued all crimes committed in our community and will continue to do so, following the evidence wherever it leads and seeking justice on behalf of the victims and their families.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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06/02/2026

UPDATE:

GREAT news to report! Tyler Hall has been located in Clarksville and is safe.

Thanks to all who worked to find this child!!

PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

🚨AN AMBER ALERT has been issued on behalf of the Clarksville Police Department for 3-year-old Tyler Hall.

He was last seen on Tuesday in the Aurelia Lynn Drive area of Clarksville.

Tyler weighs about 40 pounds, has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a green dinosaur T-Shirt, green shorts, and gray socks.

If you have seen Tyler, call TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or Clarksville PD at 931-648-0656.

05/25/2026

Freedom isn’t free.

We remember and honor those who gave their last full measure of devotion. We pray for the families left behind to grieve.

Thank you for your sacrifices for our freedom!

05/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TBI Called to Investigate In-Custody Death of Dyersburg Man

DYERSBURG, TN - May 20, 2026 - The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office announces that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called to investigate the in-custody death of a Dyersburg man following an apparent medical emergency.

On May 19, 2026, officers with the Dyersburg Police Department responded to North Tennyson in reference to a welfare check. Upon contact with the male subject, officers took him into custody. He was subsequently charged with assault on an officer and resisting arrest. He was then transported to the Dyer County Law Enforcement Center.

Jail staff recognized the need for medical attention and asked DPD to contact EMS to who transported the subject to the local emergency room. Despite lengthy medical interventions, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The subject has been identified as Johnny Etheridge, 41, of Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Dyer County Chief Investigator Terry McCreight, Sheriff Jeff Box, and District Attorney Danny Goodman made the collective decision to request that the TBI assume investigative responsibility for this death. The Dyer County Medical Examiner’s Office has ordered Mr. Etheridge to be transported to the Middle Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, where he will undergo a forensic autopsy.

Due to the nature of the forensic process, a final cause and manner of death is not expected to be determined for several months. No further information will be released at this time pending the outcome of the TBI investigation.

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Etheridge during this difficult time.

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office is committed to transparency and cooperation with all investigative authorities. Further inquiries should be directed to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

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05/17/2026

BLUE ALERT

See som**hing, say som**hing!

05/17/2026

Dyersburg Fire, Dyer County First Responders, Dyer County Rescue, Newbern Fire, and Medical Center EMS - all provide essential EMS services to the citizens of Dyer County.

We appreciate all those who work together to improve outcomes in the prehospital environment and we salute you this week!

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office wants to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of our graduating seniors across the county this season. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone - and that deserves to be honored!

Graduation is one of life’s most meaningful moments - not just for the graduate, but for the parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends who have cheered them on every step of the way.

These ceremonies represent years of sacrifice and achievement, and every graduate deserves to have that moment celebrated with the dignity and joy it warrants.

We kindly remind everyone attending graduation events that our graduates are the stars of the show. Let’s keep the focus where it belongs - on them. Any behavior that disrupts, overshadows, or diminishes their special moment is a disservice to the very people we’re there to honor.

Our graduates deserve the highest honors, and so do their families.

To the Class of 2026 - the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office is proud of you.

Go out and make us proud!

05/15/2026

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The Memorial Service began in 1982 with approximately 120 survivors and supporters of LE. Currently, National Police Week has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers from around the world who converge to our Nation's Capital and participate in a number of planned events honoring our fallen.

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived." Vivian Eney Cross, Survivor

"In valor there is hope." Tacitus

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

"Carved on these walls is the story of America, of a continuing quest to preserve both democracy and decency, and to protect a national treasure that we call the American dream." President George H.W. Bush

God Bless all LEOs and their families. Thank you for your service at no small sacrifice.

Dyer County Sheriff
Jeff Box