Share and Follow


WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Georgia man was arrested Wednesday after a Flock safety camera alerted authorities that a stolen vehicle was traveling in the Washington County, Tennessee area, police report.

According to a news release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), the camera system alerted deputies to the stolen vehicle traveling in the State Route 75 area.

Deputies later found the vehicle in the 1900 block of Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road.

The vehicle was reported stolen by a rental car company in Anderson County, South Carolina.

The driver, identified by police as Seth Lanier Strickland, failed to return the rental on April 7, the WCSO stated.

A shotgun, rifle, brass knuckles, multiple rounds of ammo and methamphetamine were found during a search of the vehicle, according to the release.

Strickland, 32, was charged with the following:

  • Possession of stolen property over $10,000
  • Prohibited weapons
  • Two counts of unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
  • Unlawful drug paraphernalia

Strickland is also wanted out of Sullivan County for a violation of probation stemming from a drug-related charge, the WCSO reported.

As of Thursday, he’s being held in the Washington County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond.

He’s set to appear in court Thursday.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Police Investigate Shooting Incident After Victim Discovered with Multiple Gunshot Injuries

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Johnson City Police Department…

Massive Shakeup in AP Top 25 Rankings: Ohio State Stands Tall as 24 Teams Shift Positions

The Associated Press Top 25 rankings underwent a dramatic transformation this Sunday…

Game-Changing Student Loan Limits: How They Could Redefine Your Path to Becoming a Professor, Doctor, or Lawyer

As the new academic year unfolds, countless students are feeling the pressure…

High Humidity Lingers Despite Drier Monday: What to Expect in the Week Ahead

Showers and thunderstorms will persist in the area until around 10 p.m.,…

United Airlines Flight Diverted as Midflight Windshield Crack Prompts Investigation

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Authorities are currently probing an incident involving a…

Trump Administration Stands by Alina Habba’s Leadership as New Jersey’s Chief Prosecutor

PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, a federal appeals court will delve into the…

Local Man Arrested for Electronic Child Exploitation: Authorities Crack Down on Digital Crimes

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Glynn County have apprehended a man…

Savannah Pride 2025: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – The vibrant Savannah Pride Festival is just around…