Official Said Parents Must Be Involved With ATV Safety
A fatal crash between an ATV and a vehicle serves as a reminder of the regulations and safety requirements for using ATVs. Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff Tashaua Stone said children under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult when operating these vehicles. Stone said it is not against the law for unlicensed […]
Cumberland Sheriff Warns Of Rising Online Child Predators
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warning parents to be on high alert following a significant rise in online predators targeting local children through social media and gaming platforms. Investigator Sarah Smith said the department is currently managing a heavy influx of cases involving the exploitation of minors. The sheriff’s office reported that the frequency of […]
Cumberland Deputy Awarded Tennessee Officer Of Year
Cumberland County Deputy Shawn Aytes has been named Officer of the Year by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Aytes recently completed the Emergency Medical Responders program, which is an intensive course to complete. Aytes was able to complete the course even though, two days into the course, he lost his 19-year-old son. Aytes said working […]
Cumberland Deputies Get Emergency Medical Training
A new program inside the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office training deputies in advanced emergency medical response. County Sheriff Casey Cox said 13 deputies are now EMR certified, meaning they are able to provide life-saving aid before EMS arrives on scene. Cox said deputies out patrolling may be able to respond to crisis faster than EMS, […]
Explosive Device Found In Crossville, Bomb Squad Called In
The Bomb squad neutralized a military-style mortar in Crossville Thursday morning. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a local business in the North Main Street area where the device was discovered by the owner. Crossville and Cumberland County Fire both responded as did local law enforcement. According to the Sheriffs Department, the circumstances […]
Cumberland County Justice Center Provides Comfort Corner For Kids In Court
Cumberland County Justice Center providing a new space for children involved in court business to feel more comfortable. Cumberland Sheriff’s Office PIO Gary Howard said the Comfort Corner is a kid-friendly room filled with toys, books, and games. He said they wanted to do what they can to make kids comfortable during a court visit. […]
Cumberland Co Deputies Investigating Potential Murder-Suicide
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office investigating a possible murder-suicide at an assisted living neighborhood. Two people were found dead from gunshot wounds Monday morning at Uplands Village. Deputies responded to an address on Main Street in Pleasant Hill around 7:30 a.m. A release shared by the office stated that the preliminary evidence points towards a […]
Cumberland Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info On Missing Adult
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on a missing woman that was last seen with a violent partner. Investigator David Hamby said Crystal Cooper was last seen on March 8th near the Cumberland County/Fentress County line. “She last made contact with her mother on March the 6th of 2022,” Hamby said. “We are pretty […]
Suspect In Custody After Reported Fairfield Glade Shooting
The Cumberland County Sheriff‘s Office has a suspect in custody after a reported Fairfield Glade shooting Friday. Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple agencies responded to the shooting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a SWAT team was called on scene and negotiators engaged in dialogue with the suspect. The scene was secured after a […]
Cumberland County SRO Recognized For Tornado Response
A quick response to protect the lives of students has garnered state recognition for one Cumberland County School Resource Officer. Pleasant Hill Elementary School SRO Anthony Justice has been awarded Tennessee School Resource Officer’s Association President’s Award for his response during the April 8 tornado. Justice said in that moment he knew to take control […]
