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Written by Tim Gobble, Sheriff
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Thursday, 05 November 2009 |
Looking back over the past few years of my administration, I am proud of the improvements and accomplishments we have been able to bring to the BCSO. Some top highlights include:
* Reduced overall crime by six percent, and thefts and burglaries at one point by 30 percent.
* Reduced top-heavy management/bureaucracy by cutting 10 management positions and shifting more deputies to street patrol and deterring crime and backing up each other in dangerous situations.
* Reduced average emergency response times by three to four minutes.
* Increased deputy pay to more competitive starting levels and made modest improvements for all employees, improving department morale.
* Replaced most all vehicles with over 250,000 miles, making for a more reliable response, improving officer safety and reducing maintenance costs.
* Provided deputies with certified level III bullet-resistant vests, replacing the tattered, torn expired vests that placed their lives in jeopardy.
* Returned money every year from budget savings to taxpayers.
* Brought in an average of $4.2 million each year to the taxpayers, offsetting the BCSO budget by a third.
* Put more inmates to work picking up litter and improving the community, saving taxpayer money.
* Launched Criminal Alien Program to fight illegal immigration in our community.
* Significantly improved and expanded training opportunities and firearms qualifications standards, enhancing professionalism.
* Implemented the Internet Crimes Against Children program.
* Caused no tax increase and utilized existing resources in a fast-growing and expanding community.
I am grateful to my command staff, deputies, support personnel, local businesses, non-profit organizations and the citizens of Bradley County for working together to make our community one of the best in the U.S.
On another note, I want to express my appreciation to all American veterans for their service to our country. Dwight D. Eisenhower once said history does not long entrust the defense of freedom to the weak or timid. Our military forces are neither weak nor timid and have been quick and willing to come to the aid of our allies and other nations when they have been threatened by forces of tyranny.
I hope everyone will take time this Veteran’s Day to remember the sacrifice of our military veterans and honor their heroic service to this country. The battle against fascism, tyranny and genocide is one that never stops. And don’t forget our law enforcement personnel who protect and defend our freedoms here at home. Please keep them all in your prayers every day of the year.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 November 2009 )
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Written by B. Gault, Public Information Office
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 |
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Criminal Investigation detectives are asking for help in an investigation of injuries sustained by 19-year-old Timothy Wayne Farmer.
A resident of the 75-hundred block of Eureka Road found Farmer bleeding and injured near his home shortly after 7 o’clock this morning. A 9-1-1 call prompted a response by patrol deputies for the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and the emergency medical service. Farmer was unresponsive upon their arrival and he was transported by Lifeforce to Erlanger Medical Center where he continues to receive treatment. Person crimes detectives assigned to the investigation are asking for anyone who had contact with Farmer by phone or in person on Tuesday to contact them at 423-728-7336 as they attempt to recreate where he went and who he talked to leading up to Wednesday morning. At this time how Farmer received his injuries is unclear and that aspect of the investigation remains open. Once again the number to reach the Criminal Investigations Division is 423-728-7336.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 November 2009 )
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Written by B. Gault, Public Information Office
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 |
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Property crimes detectives at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information about three vehicles that were reported stolen overnight from the Charleston Tennessee office of Caldwell Paving Company. An employee of the company arrived for work at 5 a.m. today and discovered a 1995 Ford F150 truck, a utility trailer and Bobcat that were there around 8 o’clock last night had been taken during the night. The Ford truck is white and has several attached toolboxes each containing numerous tools. The utility trailer is a 2002 Hardy Built tandem trailer and is also painted white. The Bobcat is orange and white and it and the truck have the Caldwell Paving Company logo. Investigators report a combined value of $43,000 for the three vehicles. The Criminal Investigations Division is seeking any information that will help identify the person or persons involved in the theft or the current location of any of the three vehicles. If you know something you should call the CID Crime Tip Line at 728-7336.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 November 2009 )
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Written by B. Gault, Public Information Office
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
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A man who was seen on surveillance video stealing a purse and GPS from a vehicle at a Cleveland Wal-Mart and his wife were arrested at Hamilton Place Mall where a credit card that was in the purse was used to purchase merchandise at several stores.
 Riley Robert Davis Cleveland residents Riley Robert Davis, 21, of Ashlin Ridge Drive, and Elizabeth Kathleen Davis, 18, of Freewill Road, were brought back to Bradley County and are charged with burglary of an auto, theft over $500 and fraudulent use of a credit card.  Elizabeth Kathleen Davis Working with the Cleveland Police Department, property crimes detectives at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office viewed store surveillance video and were able to obtain vehicle and clothing descriptions of the suspect. As the investigation continued the victim of the theft discovered his credit card was being used at the mall. Detectives gave the suspect information to a Chattanooga Police officer who was on duty at the mall and he was able to locate the suspects based on the information he was given. The Chattanooga officer took the couple into custody and recovered the credit card. BCSO detectives have been able to recover the victim’s property and merchandise that was obtained fraudulently has been returned to those stores. Additional charges are possible in Hamilton County pending further investigation.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 )
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Written by B. Gault, Public Information Office
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Friday, 30 October 2009 |
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Detectives from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office investigating the theft of several items from an automobile on Breckenridge Drive arrested two men Thursday after they voluntarily agreed to be interviewed at the Judicial Center.  Deryk G. Bandy Taken from the vehicle were a bank card, a brown change purse and $10 in change belonging to Tanya Stevison. Video from a department store showed two people using the bank card to purchase merchandise totaling $230.  Issac D. Anderson Further investigation led to identification of 22-year-old Deryk G. Bandy and 19-year-old Issac D. Anderson as suspects in the theft. After meeting with detectives both were charged with burglary of an automobile and theft under $500. The investigation will continue with the possibility that additional charges could be filed later. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 30 October 2009 )
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