Eric Craddock

Sebastian Rogers, a 15-year-old with autism and developmental conditions, disappeared from his home in February 2024. His father filed two federal lawsuits against Tennessee's child welfare agency and Sumner County authorities, alleging failures to protect Sebastian despite prior abuse reports. The lawsuits claim the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services closed a 2023 investigation without contacting the father and the sheriff's office mishandled the search for Sebastian, who remains missing with an active Amber Alert and FBI reward.

Seth Rogers, father of missing Tennessee teen Sebastian Rogers, filed two federal lawsuits against the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, alleging they failed to protect his son before his disappearance and mishandled the subsequent investigation. Sebastian, who had autism spectrum disorder, severe ADHD, and a rare chromosomal condition, vanished in February 2024 from his Hendersonville home.

Seth Rogers, father of missing Tennessee teen Sebastian Rogers, filed two federal lawsuits against the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, alleging they failed to protect his son before his February 2024 disappearance and mishandled the subsequent investigation. The lawsuits seek to uncover internal records and testimonies about the agencies' handling of the case.

A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.

A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.