Smyth Sheriff's Office mourns loss of sergeant killed in vehicle crash Jasmine Franks and Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff Dec 21, 2024 Dec 21, 2024 0 1 of 2 Ernie Atwell demonstrates sticker placement for a 2009 sheriff’s office initiative. Archived Photo In 2012, SRO Ernie Atwell checked the doors at Marion Senior High School. SPorter Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jasmine Franks and Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff Sgt. Ernie Atwell was a familiar face to many Smyth County students. 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