Escaped Inmate John Adam Cogdill is back in custody. Cogdill was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office late last evening. Deputies were conducting home visits to known friends and family of Cogdill when he was located and arrested without incident at a family member’s home on Old Christianburg Road in … Read More
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recently executed a search warrant on Red River Road, Tellico Plains. Deputies recovered 47 oxycodone tablets with a street value of about $1,500, 3 guns and $1,400 in cash. One person was arrested.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office honored 11 graduates of this year’s second Auxiliary Class at a ceremony on November 2. Friends and families of the 18-2 Auxiliary Class gathered at Center Presbyterian Church in Tellico Plains for awards and certificates. The Auxiliary course encompasses 120 classroom hours, plus 120 hours of … Read More
Monroe County TN Sheriff’s Surplus Vehicle Auction will be held on Thursday September 27, 12-noon. Seized and surplus vehicles including 34 Ford Crown Vics, Durangos, Explorers, Trailblazer, pick-up trucks, tow car dolly, and more. Rain or shine, sales are final day of sale. See flyer for terms, directions and other … Read More
Sheriff Tommy Jones welcomes Cameron Foister and Stephen Helms to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office as Patrol Deputies. Cameron Foister began his law enforcement career in 2011 with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office as a part time Corrections Officer. Cameron was hired full time in 2012 in the Corrections Division. … Read More
HELP identify individuals… Suspects Wanted for burglaries in the Vonore and Sweetwater areas. If you have information about the identity of these men, please contact: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 423-442-3911 or Detective Doug Mills 423-442-5002
“School safety is a top priority in our administration,” said Sheriff Tommy Jones. “I’m very thankful for the cooperation extended by the public, county commission, and school board. We have been able to hire five new SROs to better serve and protect our children and teachers. In order for a … Read More
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Boys & Girls Club of Monroe Area are hosting outings designed to introduce children to law enforcement. Cookouts were held at Rural Vale School on Tuesday (July 10th) in Tellico Plains, and also on Thursday (July 12th) at Vonore Elementary School. Boys and … Read More
Sheriff Tommy Jones announces the promotion of Chris Francis to Sergeant. Francis graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1994. He began his law enforcement career in 2003 at Sweetwater Police Department, graduating from the police academy at TLETA in Nashville in 2004. Chris has served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s … Read More
Notice! Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Public Firearms Auction of over 60 fire arms to be held on July 14th, 2018 at 12pm located at East TN Livestock Center 2121 US-11 Sweetwater,TN. Early viewing at 11am day of auction. Listing of Firearms to be Auctioned
Sheriff Tommy Jones has announced the promotion of Steve Ogle to Patrol Captain. 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 … Read More
Beware! There’s a phone SCAM going on, regarding jury duty. The caller falsely identifies himself as being a deputy at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. He tells you that you were supposed to report for jury duty, and you failed to show up. He says that you are therefore required to … Read More