Crossville Sees Increase For Police HVAC Unit Replacement
The replacement of the HVAC system at Crossville’s Police Department expected to cost about $10,000 more than expected. City Engineer Tim Begley said the contractor has completed all of the bid items in the original contract. However, Begley said the problem they have run into is that the squad room and the offices are two […]
Cumberland 911, Crossville Police Partner, Expand Survey
Cumberland County 911 and Crossville Police Department expanding a survey program which can help first responders navigate the unfamiliar. Cumberland County Emergency Management Director Travis Cole said the Family/Resident survey program benefits all local emergency responders. Cole said the survey asks homeowners to submit information that could affect first responders’ ability to access a property. […]
Crossville Police HVAC Unit Replacement Out For Bid
The City of Crossville accepting bids for a complete replacement of the HVAC system at the Crossville Police Department. Crossville Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the old system was installed in the mid 1990’s, and it is now dated. Brooks said the unit is completely offline. Brooks said the department could spend some $12,000 to […]
Bomb Threat Made Against Crossville Dollar General
An investigation underway after a bomb threat at a Crossville Dollar General Market Friday morning. Crossville Police report several notes were found at the Miller Avenue store threatening to “blow up” the building. Cumberland County High School, Martin Elementary, and Phoenix School were all put on soft lockdown this morning to ensure no students visited […]
Police Asking For Help On Potential Drowning Victim
Cumberland County’s Emergency Services came together to search for a potential drowning victim Monday. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said 911 received a phone call around 6:00am on Monday reporting somebody face down in the water outside the caller’s window. Cole said the caller appeared “very intoxicated.” He would not share an address for […]
Harriman Man Arrested After Crossville Knifepoint Robbery
A Harriman man has been arrested after a robbery at knifepoint Tuesday morning at the Crossville Waffle House. Crossville Police received a call for a robbery in progress at 12:55am. The man ran from the scene with some $390 in cash after assaulting two employees by striking them. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Jonathan […]
Crossville Police Offering Women’s Gun Familiarity Class
Crossville Police giving women the chance to become more familiar with firearms during a Saturday Ladies Only class. Captain Brian Eckelson said the class allows women to get comfortable with using a firearm. He said firearm safety and familiarity are important for any person, but many women have never fired, cleaned, or loaded a gun. […]
Crossville Police Asking For Help Locating 39 Year Old William Kilgore
Crossville Police seeking help to locate 39 year old William Kilgore missing since Thursday, August 17 when he walked away from the Cumberland County Jail. Detective Jon Tollett said Kilgore had never been arrested prior to last week when he became combative at a DMV office. Tollet said the family was very concerned. “This is […]
Crossville PD Operating With Fully-Staffed Department
Crossville Police Department operating with a full staff for the first time since Jessie Brooks became Chief of Police. Brooks said with the large call volume in Crossville, having enough officers to cover a shift is imperative. He said he attributes the achievement to the hard work of the department and the city itself striving […]
Crossville Applying For State Funds For License Plate Readers
Crossville Police Department wants to install license plate readers. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the state sending funds to the local level for violent crime prevention. Brooks said the city can receive up to $127,000. “If you got a stolen car or some kind of information on a car that was involved in a crime, […]
