On October 21, 2025, members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, executed a felony arrest warrant on two subjects in the area of Watt Road in Sweetwater, Tennessee. During the operation, investigators recovered several illegal substances and items, including several … Read More
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office website pages are currently being updated to better serve our community. We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements and thank you for bearing with us during this process. We will make a public announcement when the process is completed.
Steve Ogle – Captain Criminal Investigation Division Steve Ogle started his law enforcement career in 1984 at the Madisonville Police Department. In March of 1989, he accepted a position as Deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Not long after, Ogle assumed the position of Detective. In 1991, he was … Read More
When inmates are booked in, they are in quarantine for 5-10 days, due to Covid-19. Unfortunately during this time visitation will not be available. During time out of the cell they will be allowed to make phone calls. NO VISITATION 11:30AM – 12:30PM Visitation is Monday – Friday 8:30am-11:30am You … Read More
March 22, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tommy J Jones, Sheriff Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Monroe County, TN – On Monday, March 21, 2022, at 11:02 PM Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve a felony arrest warrant in the 100 block of Dunn Road. Upon making contact … Read More
In response to the growing infection rate of COVID-19 experienced in the Monroe County Jail during the month of September and pursuant to the Tennessee Supreme Court Order of August 29, 2021: Onsite jail visitation will be cancelled from September 14th – October 15th. This order shall expire at the … Read More
September 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tommy Jones, Sheriff Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Media Contact: Deputy Rick Lavoie, PIO rlavoie@monroetnsheriff.net Deputy Put on Suspension and Probation for Racial Slur MONROE COUNTY TN – A Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy has admitted to yelling a racial slur as seen in a … Read More
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office appreciates continued support from Robert Griswold, owner of Ready Made Resources readymaderesources.com headquartered in Tellico Plains. This year Mr. Griswold donated a Night Vision Monocular and all its accessories (value $3250) to help support the training and equipment needs of the Sheriff’s auxiliary officers. Ready Made … Read More
The Monroe County Friends of Animals has announced the reopening of the Animal Shelter, Tues-Fri from 11am-4:30pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. Many wonderful pets are now available for adoption to loving homes. Currently available pets are posted on the website. https://www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org Visitors are asked to email the Shelter before visiting … Read More
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As the kids are putting the final touches on their Halloween costumes; Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has a plan to keep Trick or Treaters safe on Halloween. Please read and share the letter below. #knowbeforeyougo To conduct a sex offender search, go to our website and click on the link … Read More
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26, 2019. It is hosted locally by: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition Wal-Mart. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. You can drop off … Read More