The Monroe County Detention Facility (Jail) is proud to announce the successful graduation of the first five participants from its pilot Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), held on Wednesday, November 12th. This marks an important milestone in the facility’s ongoing efforts to provide meaningful, evidence-based rehabilitation opportunities for individuals seeking … Read More
In August 2021, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a $178,000 grant from the State of Tennessee to enhance health and safety within the Monroe County Detention Facility. The grant provided $30,000 for a UV light disinfectant system and $148,000 for a Smiths Detection B-Scan full-body scanner. Originally, the program’s … Read More
On Monday, October 20, 2025, Judge Freiberg sentenced Michael Wayne Harris to 18 years in prison. Harris is now in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, where he will serve the remainder of his sentence. His conviction stems from a search warrant executed on May 12, 2023, during … Read More
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