Criminal Investigations

Chief Detective Ronny Coleman

865-471-6000 Ext. 1105

rcoleman@jeffersoncountytn.gov

The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for investigating and solving the cases received from the patrol division that require further investigation. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Criminal Investigations Division handles a high volume of case files. Each case is treated with timely and respectful procedure and guidelines.

Detectives perform many tasks in order to solve cases. They may have to surveillance all hours of the day and night, retrieve evidence from all of Jefferson County, interview suspects of crime and witnesses to crimes, and travel many hours in order to find the missing pieces to the "puzzle."

Criminal Investigations, while not as visible to the public as Patrol, plays a vital role in the success of the department. Criminal Investigations has a role to play in community policing as well. Problem solving isn't only a Patrol responsibility. Detectives often see patterns in robberies, drug activities, assaults, and other crimes that can be positively impacted by working with citizens and patrol officers to find solutions.

Criminal Investigators

Chief Detective Ronny Coleman        865-471-6000 Ext 1105    rcoleman@jeffersoncountytn.gov

Detective Curtis Owens                     865-471-6000 Ext 1106    cowens@jeffersoncountytn.gov

Detective Tim Carter                         865-471-6000 Ext 1107    tcarter@jeffersoncountytn.gov

Detective Mike Kearny                      865-471-6000 Ext 1108    mkearny@jeffersoncountytn.gov