DEPARTMENTS (615) 898-7716 Civil Warrants deputies serve between 1,500 and 2,000 non-criminal warrants each month. The commission also set a new state certified property tax rate of $1.6162 per $100 of assessed value. The federal case is scheduled for trial April 4, 2023, in Nashville before U.S. District Court Judge Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Brad Harrison oversees school resource officers, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh's six-member command staff, hired Acton to be chief of support services, advancing diversity in law enforcement and corrections leadership, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hires Kevin Henderson as deputy chief over Rutherford County jail, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Captain testifies he's concerned with retaliation, Deputy chief accused of making racist comment is part of Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh's command staff, The deputy chief is training her successor before she retires, Jury trials set for state and federal racial discrimination lawsuits against sheriff's office. Sheriff'sPublic Information Officer Lisa Marchesoni said the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office is committed to advancing diversity in law enforcement and corrections leadership through recruitment, training and promoting employees that reflect the diversity of the community we serve. The city also expects to collect impact fees on apartments/townhomes, retail/commercial, public/institutional and industrial development to help fund roads, parks, schools and public safety projects, such as new fire stations or police patrol cars. U.S. Supreme Court asked to halt Florida execution of Darryl Barwick, 'Zero tolerance': Rutherford student arrested, accused of bringing firearm to campus, Ahead of permitless-carry law taking effect, Bay sheriff offers free gun safety classes, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Firm attorney D. Randall Mantooth was also involved in the county's defense, online Circuit Court records show. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. Our Directory is compiled and published as a public service and is made possible through the support of our many Honorary Members and the sponsors who have generously placed advertisements in the front pages of our Directory. Further, Deputy Chief Preble Acton denies using any derogatory language or racial epithets. A discrimination lawsuit accuses Preble Acton, deputy chief of support services for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, ofusing aracial epithet to describea Black deputy. An emailed statement from Bay District Schools said the weapon from the most recent arrest was a pistol. He completed specialized training in crimes against children, homicide and fire investigations, SWAT leadership, tactical operations and FBI LEEDA Supervisor Liability and Terrorism. The Rosenwald High student's arrest comes just seven days after a 17-year-old Rutherford High School student was arrested on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about a resolution approved by the County Commission seeking a new law on counties funding growth impact. Cleveland County is taking in several Rutherford County inmates after a state inspection revealed the female side of the detention facility was over capacity, had mold and mildew, multiple plumbing issues and other safety hazards that has forced the facility to relocate inmates while repairs are being made. PANAMA CITY Another Bay County student was arrested Wednesday on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. 1 1 10 RCTNSheriff It is my vision to maintain and expand the rapport with the other public safety agencies and to continue to grow in my career as a serving within public safety.". Warrants deputies arresting people accused of committing crimes and serving civil and court-ordered documents. Administrators learned of the firearm from another student who saw it in the backpack. Sanders also filed a related $2.5 million federal racial discrimination lawsuit in September 2021. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, discrimination lawsuits from three deputies, Sheriff's captain overheard deputy chief use racial slur, Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, School resource officers file lawsuit in 2019, All 3 deputies complain about being passed up for promotion, Federal case includes deposition accusing sheriff's official of using racial slur, County attorney and firm earned nearly $92K to defend sheriff's office. Harrison also testified that Acton was displeased with the promotion board's top five ranked applicants for sergeant, including Ralstonand Nelson. Administration Division Rutherford County Sheriff's Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. A $10 million portion of the deficit on debt service combined with a $156.3 million appropriation to expand and renovate overcrowded Riverdale, Smyrna and Oakland high schools is expected to require an estimated 9.3% increase to property taxes. The building smelled of urine and body odor, the report states. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. The campus since August 2010 has served as Central Magnet School for high achievers in downtown Murfreesboro. The demotion was based on accusations that Nelsonmade inappropriate sexual remarks and gestures that offended at least one deputy on the receiving end of the remarks and gestures. Rutherford County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee,reached a U.S. Census estimated population of352,182 on July 1, 2021. 'It's mainly self-initiated activities, not following through.". Administration deputies who handle human resources and business. The sheriff's discipline decision was based on internal investigation findings that accused Nelson of making inappropriatecomments and gestures of a sexual nature during an SRO staff meeting. I am a stickler for order and I like for things to be done right.". Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the county has limited space for female inmates but would assist Rutherford County by housing four inmates. Chief Lowery is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and Oakland High School. The commission approved a 9.5% property tax increase four years ago to cover the raises and increase money in reserves. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. Another factor in the AAA bond rating is county commission showing to the buyers of bonds a willingness to raise property taxes when needed, Peay said. Sanders, Nelson and Ralston contend they were passed up for promotion for SRO sergeant around February 2019 when they had more experience than thechosen applicant. Things need to change. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. The $2,400 collected per average home size in the county is less than a consultant-recommended $7,318 range per house on Murfreesboro impact fees awaiting final vote from the City Council. When I became mayor, I inherited what Mayor (Ernest) Burgess left, and he inherited what Mayor (Nancy) Allen left. Welcome to the Rutherford County (Tennessee) Sheriffs Office web site. Report. Deputy Chief Britt Reed supervises the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff's Office including patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, judicial services and civil and criminal warrants. CONTACT. 615-904-3089 or email at lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org. Christiansen and his firm earned over $91,865 in litigation fees to defend the county in the lawsuits. Contact Tipton County Sheriff's Office 1801 South College Street, Suite 106 Covington, TN 38019 Phone: 901-475-3300 Fax: 901-476-0241 Contact by Email In case of emergency Phone: 911 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tipton County Sheriff's South Office Office hours are by appointment In case of emergency Phone: 911 261 Tate Road Nelson about six weeks later was added as a second SRO at Central to oversee "Operation Integrity," an intervention pilot initiative to improve student behavior. "We know this news is very concerning for all of our parents, and we want our entire community to know we're committed to the safety of our students," the statement reads. Rutherford County Sheriff's Department, 1998-2000. Sanders and Nelson continue to serve as SROs, but Ralston has since resigned to pursue another job, Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Marchesoni said. . Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. Nelson previously served as an SRO sergeant before the sheriff demoted himin January 2018. Buffalo29321, Carolyn RutherfordCounty Council, District 5crutherford@countyofunion.com(864) 441-30541101 Union Blvd. Fax: 864-429-1603 All rights reserved. Reappraisal by state law cannot increase the average in property tax revenues per property, so some owners end up paying more while others pay less. "During my tenure, we became a fiscally solid system. SERVICES The federal case reached a dismissal agreement by Nov. 8, according to a document filed by Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen at U.S. District Court in Nashville. Information technology staff providing behind-the-scene operations. Source: Rutherford County Finance Department website, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about pending property tax hike. "We were losing so many employees to other counties," said Ketron, who also supported a proposal from commissioners to increase the raises for public safety workers to about 20%. "We are upside down every single year," Carr said. He was promoted to detective four years later. Certifications: EVO Instructor . Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson started his role at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center November 1, 2021. Adult Detention Center leadership: Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hires Kevin Henderson as deputy chief over Rutherford County jail. He earned the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers' Officer of the Year. Supervision rounds were not being conducted as required with gaps between rounds of more than three hours. This is not a "get out of jail free card", the hard-working men and women of the Rutherford County Detention Facility will continue to take in any male and female arrestees that are brought to our facility, it said. 29379-2539, John FloodCounty Council, District 6jflood@countyofunion.com(864) 466-2570PO Box 985, Union, 29379-0985, Linda G. JollyClerk to Councilljolly@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1600, Sammy DiamadurosCounty Attorneysammy@wddlawfirm.com(864) 427-5657PO Box 643, Union, 29379-0643, Ron WadeAirport & Stadium Managerrwade@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1680, Jake BlackTax Assessorjblack@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1650 203 N Herndon St, Union, 29379-2210, Brad ValentineAuditorbvalentine@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1618210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Bradley DuboisBuilding Maintenance Superintendentbpike@countyofunion.com(864) 762-0769210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Jimmy CrockerChief Magistratejcrocker@countyofunion.com, Melanie LawsonClerk of Courtmlawson@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1630PO Box 703, Union, 29379-0703, Kathy Jo LancasterCommunity Development Directorkjlancaster@countyofunion.com, William E. HolcomeCoronerweholcome@bellsouth.net(864) 427-3665PO Box 345, Union, 29379-0345, Lorene BevisDelinquent Tax Collectorlbevis@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1617210 W Main St. Union, 29319-2215, Neil McKeownDetention Center Directornmckeown@countyofunion.com(864) 429-16771657 Jonesville Hwy, Union, 29379-9791, Dolton WilliamsDevelopment Board Directordwilliams@UnionDevelopmentBoard.com, Keith VanderfordElections Directorkvanderford@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1616574 Vanderford Rd, Union, 29379-9586, Eric HaroldEMS Directoreharold@countyofunion.com(864) 427-0681262 S Duncan Bypass, Union. The up to nearly 20% boost to employee pay will be for sheriff's law enforcement deputies, dispatchers, and detention officers at the jail, Correctional Work Center and Juvenile Detention Center. The deputies accused the sheriff of passing them up for promotion to sergeant as qualified applicants over the age of 50 and with more experience than a chosen candidate in his 30s. The Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict state guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for Concealed Handgun Permits. The facility had tiles stained by water damage, dirty HVAC supply and return vents, and a jail that was nine female inmates over the capacity of 29. The sheriff's office offered the following statement, attributed to Fitzhugh, in response to the lawsuit accusations: The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office denies all liability and allegations of improper conduct in this case. You know, we've got to do something that's better than what we are doing. "I do not see it as much because I've been fortunate to move up the ranks, but the guys under me are still seeing it every day. Call 615-898-7777 for help. Fitzhugh volunteered at the Rutherford County Rescue Squad and served as the director for four years. The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office mobile application is an interactive app developed to help improve communication with area residents. Keith D. Lowery serves as Deputy Chief of the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. Acton overseesfleet management, central warrants and records, community services, law enforcement training, facility management, payroll, administrative services and human resources. Sanders had the largest cut of the $600,000 settlement with slightly over $273,333. Court records filed in state court in March by Mann Sanders' attorney show the name of thechief in question as Acton. After hours, officers can be contacted by calling Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Central Communications at (828) 286-2911. Building Code Violation. Detectives investigating and solving crimes. Deputies providing community services such as the Senior Citizens Awareness Network, a volunteer program to care for senior citizens, and the Sheriffs Citizens Academy for residents who wish to know more about our operations. Ketron said he at first proposed a 15% pay raise for county government workers prior to the primary when a salary study showed the county was 15% below market rate in pay. Mailing Information: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office 198 North Washington Street Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139 Sign up for Alerts from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and other public safety agencies in your area with Nixle. I hope the site will allow you to gain information about our operations with 500 employees who serve you anytime, night or day. Front Office: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm Emergency Services 24 hours a day. For more information, please contact the public information officer at. Sheriff Department App. Reed completed the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Staff and Command and the FBI LEEDA Leadership Trilogy of Supervisor Leadership Institute, Executive Leadership Institute and Command Leadership Institute. The information, however, is public recordand available at theRutherford County Circuit Court Clerk's office. The student was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds. He rose through the ranks as detective sergeant, patrol lieutenant and detective captain until becoming a major in June 2022. But that is subject to change as our headcount changes. The county's median reappraisal of homes increased by 44% from 2018 to 2022, and the adjustments meant property tax payers either paid more or less. He also had accepted a special assignment January 2008 from former Sheriff Truman Jones to provide SRO instruction to a group of students with discipline issues at the former Central Middle School. "We need to increase our ending fund balance," Carr said. Communications deputies receiving 911 and emergency calls and dispatching deputies to those calls. As the previous major, Spence supervised the Patrol Division, Criminal and Civil Warrants, the Criminal Investigations Division, School Resource Officers, and Judicial Services. Recent lawsuit recordsshowRoscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and statecases, has ahigh-ranking witness: Capt. Previous Editions: 2015-2016 2017-2018 2019-2020 2021-2022 He completed FBI LEEDA Trilogy training, and numerous technical operations, command, or management courses during his 34-year law enforcement career. Nearly a year ago, the facility was cited for broken, cracked and scratched glass in cell doors, making it difficult for officers to observe inmates, including in juvenile cells. We thank everyone for their help in locating inmate Matthew Kennemer. Sheriff sheriffjbailey@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1612 PO Box 971, Union, 29379-0971 Curtiss Hunter Tourism Director curtis.hunter@gmail.com (864) 706-0274 Deborah E. Robertson Treasurer drobertson@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1606 PO Box 163, Union, 29379-0163 Cindy K. Fore Veterans Affairs Officer veterans@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1605 Brad Harrison oversees school resource . 'Holding this in a long time': Sheriff's captain overheard deputy chief use racial slur. Roger McCoy, jail inspector with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, sent a letter to Sheriff James Ellenburg requiring a plan of correction with details on how the department planned to remediate the issues, when corrective action would take place and how it planned to ensure the issues wouldnt recur. He recently retired as chief of security with the Division of Corrections. Her career with the sheriff's office dates back to 1986. Harrison told the attorney he didn't know what to say when he heard the offensive words. According to a press release from the Bay County Sheriff's Office, a 16-year-old student at Rosenwald High School was arrested on Wednesday after the school resource deputy and administrators found a firearm in their backpack. Inmate Phone AccountList of Phone Numbers Inmate CommissaryWarrants & RecordsInmate Video VisitationSubmit a TipJail MailCrime MapMonthly Crime MapCareersFAQ, Lobby Hours: 8:00AM to 10PM Harrison also faced deposition questions about whether Sanders had the characteristics to beto sergeant after being ranked fifth among11 applicants by an SRO promotion board. The sheriffhas final authority on all hiring, promoting, demoting, suspending and firing decisions. Paying to finance the school projects and cover an existing $10 million deficit in the county's debt service portion of the annual budget may require increasing the existing property tax rate of $1.6162 per $100 of assessed value (25% of appraisal by county) by 15 cents, or about 9.3%, according to information provided to the commissioners from county Finance Director Michael Smith. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. "I endeavor to help the Sheriff's Office continue to progress," Lowery said. Judicial Services deputies guarding the courts. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive. Harrison mentioned hearing theracial epithetduring the deposition, Mannrepeated the exact offensive language in question to see if he would confirm what Acton told him. The following shows settlement details for an age and racial discrimination lawsuits from three school resource officers in October 2019 against Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and related federal case filed September 2021: Sources: Records from Rutherford County government, Circuit Court based in Murfreesboro and U.S. District Court based in Nashville, Deputy chief accused of saying racial epithet. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. Although the commission used reserves to cover the $64 million deficit, Peay said he and other elected county officials wanted to avoid a property tax increase for the current budget following a reappraisal year from the county property assessor's office. At the time of the sergeant promotion in question, the SRO division included two Black sergeants and one Black lieutenant out ofmore than 60 deputies serving the schools, according to the lawsuit. An emailed statement from Bay . Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Deputy Chief Henderson is a 25-year veteran. The total appropriation for all budgets is over $778.2 million, which is about a 13.4% increasefrom the$686.3 million budget approved a year ago. Rutherford County: Sheriff's office deputies have not traditionally written citations specifically for the muffler law, but instead group these violations with excessive noise or disturbing. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the county has limited space for female inmates but would assist Rutherford County by housing four inmates. 'A pending crisis': Rutherford County plans to ship out trash when Middle Point Landfill closes. Court proceedings may have been delayedduring the COVID-19 pandemic. He rose through the ranks to be captain. Carr also said he inherited a $64 million deficit that used one-time federal pandemic grant money on recurring expenses to help fund pay raises in the 15% to 20% range recommended by former Mayor Ketron in 2022. I hate it. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, Rutherford seeks new law on all counties funding growth impact. 2023 www.newsherald.com. The Rutherford County Sheriff App allows residents to connect with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, as well as providing the . Robertson County Sheriff's Office, 1995-1997. The Rosenwald High student's arrest comes just seven days after a 17-year-old Rutherford High School student was arrested on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. Reed is a board member of the Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center. Due to the nature of the detailed due diligence, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. County Courthouse Suite 105 Fitzhugh hired her to serve as deputy chief of support services (January 2017). DNJ reporter Scott Broden talks about a Rutherford County Sheriff's Office lawsuit accusing deputy chief of using racial epithet about officer. Deputies maintaining records such as crash reports and crime reports. Union, SC 29379, Phone: 864-429-1600 Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Sheriff's deputies and inmates are dealing with the COVID-19 spread that reached a Wednesday peak of 3,826 active cases in Rutherford County after being at 323 on July 20. "Pointing the finger at the last administration is counter productive," Ketron said. Thislawsuit accused an unnamed sheriff's chief of making a racist remark. "We cannot continue to borrow money and not pay our bills," Carr said. Brad Harrison, an SRO supervisor, accusing Preble Acton, a former deputy chief for support services, of using a racial slur in describing Sanders. He served in the Iraq war during six years of active duty, four years with the U.S. Navy and two years with the Air National Guard. Deputy chief accused of saying racial epithet. Spence leads the Support Services Division including administrative services and human resources, payroll, accounts payable, central warrants and records, law enforcement training, facility management, fleet management and community services. Sheriff; Command Staff ; Our History; . He is a graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro. We welcome your input. All post comments containing inappropriate language or deemed. Carr said he'll provide details on the property tax increase to county commissioners on Thursday. He was the Special Weapons and Tactics Team commander and one of the original members when the SWAT team was established. "We're looking at a property tax increase," said Carr, who a year ago defeating former Bill Ketron in the Republican primary May 2022. Content subject to. "But that is subject to change as our headcount changes. Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@dnj.com. She also teams with Fitzhugh to present funding requests to the Rutherford County Commission's budget committee. It also reminded parents and guardians to "diligently" check the backpacks, vehicles and rooms of their children to help keep schools safe. A yet determined significant property tax increase is expected in the coming fiscal year. The captain testified it was not unusual for Acton to use profanity.
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