Tag Archives: Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office

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 surrounding the device remain under ... Read More »

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. “We’re seeing more and more ... Read More »

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 murder-suicide. Identities are being withheld ... Read More »

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 much wanting to do a ... Read More »

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 successful arrest. No other details ... Read More »

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 of the situation, even though ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is trying to continue its partnership with local neighborhoods during the pandemic. Community Service Director Sgt. Gary Howard said they have stopped community meetings, but are looking to stay connected online. Howard said the sheriff’s office can help set up community watch Facebook groups, which he said works when neighbors are connected. “If someone is ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is holding a benefit Saturday to help raised money for injured Deputy Greg Green. Green has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and is paralyzed from the chest down after falling from a ladder while working his guttering business.  Chief Deputy Jerry Jackson said this event is a chance for the community Deputy ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a daycare. The Sheriff’s Department said the Crossville daycare operates from a Genesis Road and a Dogwood Circle location. Investigator Tom Howard said they cannot comment on the investigation at this time, and cannot name the allegations against the daycare center. Howard said he wants to know what people know about the daycare ... Read More »

A New York woman has been jailed in Crossville for the July, 2018 death of a Cumberland County Woman. 59-year-old Diana Lynn Grosso of Otisville, NY charged with one count of Second Degree Murder. Authorities transported Grosso from New York to Crossville Sunday where she was booked into the Cumberland County jail. The victim, Julia Meade of Crossville, was found ... Read More »