NEWS ARCHIVES

 

4-17-2008 - Sheriff asks for Eight New Deputies - Sheriff Davenport and his administration have requested for county commission to provide eight new deputy positions. This will help with the increased call volume that the department is currently experiencing. The sheriff has also requested to increase starting pay. This will keep the department competitive with other departments starting pay.

 

4-12-2008 - Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Single Vehicle Crash with Serious Injuries - Cpl. Crowther reports that a 2001 Chevy passenger car was traveling southbound on Deep Springs Road at which time the driver lost control running off the roadway overturning and coming to rest against a parked tractor trailer. The driver was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with serious injuries.

4-11-2008 - Sheriff's Deputies Increasing Traffic Enforcement Efforts on Highway 11E - Lieutenant Randy Woods reports that the Sheriff's Department is increasing traffic enforcement efforts on Highway 11E after several vehicle crashes resulting in injuries. Deputies will be visible in the area working speed enforcement, they will be on the lookout for subjects failing to wear their seatbelts, and driving recklessly. Deputies will also be on the lookout for subjects driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4-10-2008 Sheriff's Deputies Investigates Vehicle Crash with Serious Injuries - Deputy Batts reports that a 1997 Cadillac was traveling north on Chucky Pike at which time the vehicle went into the southbound lane after the driver was attempting to pick something up off the floor board. While traveling in the wrong lane the vehicle struck a 2002 Toyota head on. Three patients were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center by Lifestar with serious injuries.

4-8-2008 - Sheriff's Department Investigates Vehicle Crash with Injuries - Deputy Moore reports that a 1988 Ford SUV was traveling East on Highway 11E near Lowery Loop when the driver, Carl Woods, lost control of the vehicle running off the roadway striking a ditch. The vehicle flipped several times. The driver stated that he was not feeling well prior to the crash.

4-8-2008 - Deputy Seizes Money After Drug Arrest - Deputy Owens reports that officers were dispatched to a residence on Russell Gap Road in New Market for a 911 hang up call. When officers arrived they learned of a disturbance over a member of the household selling narcotics. Upon interviewing the suspect, Timmy Joe Taylor, and getting consent to search his vehicle and person Owens found $1,204.00 and several oxycotin pills. Taylor was arrested for possession of Schedule II narcotics, and his money was seized.

4-7-2008 - Deputies Seize Marijuana Plants - Deputy Coleman reports that a farmer with property on Willow Lane noticed tracks going through his field in the direction of the woods. Further investigation revealed several marijuana plants in the woods. 430 plants were seized from the property on Willow Lane. This investigation is still ongoing.

3-29-2008 – Sheriff’s Department Investigating Fatal Crash – Deputies were dispatched to the area of East Dumplin Valley Road near Talbott Kansas in reference to a single vehicle crash. Corporal Crowther reports that the vehicle driven by Michael Scott Moffat failed to maintain the proper lane striking a guardrail, over correcting which caused the vehicle to go off a slight embankment and flip over. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle. Moffat was deceased when medical personnel arrived on scene. The investigation is ongoing.

3/19/2008 Sheriff’s Department Benefits from Camera Grant - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has received $18,000.00 in grant money from the Office of Criminal Justice Programs. With the award, fifteen new video cameras have been placed in patrol vehicles. This will help with DUI enforcement efforts and prosecution, as well as other patrol programs. This is a great tool for deputies and helps citizens and visitors of Jefferson County.

3-16-2008 Sheriff’s Deputies make arrests in Home Burglary - Corporal David Taliaferro reports that he was dispatched to a home burglary in progress call after the complaint drove by a family member’s house and observed a suspicious vehicle in the driveway. The front door to the residence standing open and once contact was made with the homeowner it was determined that a home computer was missing. Upon arriving in the area Cpl. Taliaferro observed the suspect vehicle and made contact with the occupants. After an investigation with the assistance of Deputy Anthony Moore, Kevin Poe, and Eric Provence it was determined that the suspects later known as Morton Moore, Natasha Boling, and David Hurst were involved in the home burglary. They were charged with Aggravated Burglary and are to appear in General Sessions Court.

3/13/2008 - White Pine Man Killed When Struck by Train. A White Pine man died Friday of injuries sustained the day before when he was struck by a train near Beth Carr Road in White Pine. Sergeant Ellen Peoples and Detective Curtis Owens report that a freight train, pulling 113 cars, was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting Jack David 'JD." Lyons of White Pine. Lyons was transported by air medical to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he later died. The investigation is still ongoing.

02/01/2008- Congratulations to new Sheriff's Department Corporal's. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has promoted four deputies to the position of Corporal. David Taliaferro,  Justin Crowther, Jason Pruitt, and Donna Greer will assume the position of second in charge of their respective shifts. Congratulations and job well done!

1/13/2008- $1.5 million worth of Cocaine seized by T.H.P. & J.C.S.D. Trooper Mark Self stopped an 18 wheeler for speeding on I-40 in Jefferson County. Trooper Self  became suspicious of the cargo and requested assistance from the Sheriff's Department. Deputy Steve Arnold and K-9 Jaap responded to the scene and were able to locate 63 kilo's of cocaine located inside box's of produce in the trailer. Both occupants were arrested and charged by the drug enforcement administration.