MONROE COUNTY, TN, January 24, 2022 Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones today announced that the Sheriff’s Office has implemented hospital-grade UV-C light technology into its disinfection protocols to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens in the County jail and other facilities. The Sheriff’s Office partnered with Command Sourcing, … Read More
January 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tommy Jones, Sheriff Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Media Contact: Deputy Rick Lavoie, PIO rlavoie@monroetnsheriff.net Missing Child Found MONROE COUNTY TN – Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones has confirmed that 6-year old Alijah Kensinger, missing since Thursday afternoon in Tellico Plains TN, has been found … Read More
A vape pen laced with fentanyl was brought into Sequoyah High School in Madisonville, Tennessee, earlier today by a student. Two Monroe County Sheriff’s Office SRO’s and a nurse were exposed, with symptoms. All three were administered Narcan and are reported to be in stable condition. The 17 year-old student … Read More
The Corrections Facility will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, and visitations will end at 11:30am that morning.
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
Have you witnessed a crime? Do you know someone who is selling drugs? Are you the victim of a scam? You can anonymously report any criminal activity, being eyes and ears of our community. Simply fill out an online form confidentially on our website: https://monroetnsheriff.com/anonymous-tips/ Your help is appreciated. Thank … Read More
14 May 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tommy Jones, Sheriff Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Media Contact: Deputy Rick Lavoie, PIO rlavoie@monroetnsheriff.net Jail Altercation Video On May 13, 2021, at around 3pm, a female subject who was visiting an inmate brought to Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones’ attention a video on social … Read More
FULL TIME & PART TIME CORRECTIONS OFFICERS Needed Full time starting pay at $12.88, top out is $16.40, depending on experience. Part time pay is at $10 per hour. Position involves enforcing rules and keeping order within the jail, supervise activities of inmates, aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders, … Read More
Take a virtual tour of Monroe County Tennessee’s old jail. The old jail is located on 319 Hickory Street, Madisonville TN. This video tour will show the overall poor conditions and overcrowding of inmates. In contrast, our website also has a video showing the new corrections facility located at 4500 … Read More
In an effort to better serve the residents of our County, I’m asking you to please take time to list information about your valuable property on the Personal Property Inventory form. Keep your form in a secure place. In the event you are a victim of a theft and can … 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