Communications deputies receiving 911 and emergency calls and dispatching deputies to those calls. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. The new rate is based on keeping revenues neutral after the median of appraisal values increased by 44%. Acton overseesfleet management, central warrants and records, community services, law enforcement training, facility management, payroll, administrative services and human resources. After hours, officers can be contacted by calling Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Central Communications at (828) 286-2911. 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. Union. The person was identified Saturday. Plan for more firefighters, EMS staff: $28M from Coronavirus grant may fund 6 Rutherford County public health & safety buildings. Lt. Alan Garner, who oversees SROs, also testified about racial discrimination withintheRutherford County Sheriff's Office. "It could be significant. Spence completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) Executive Command Leadership Course, along with several specialized schools, including Basic Terrorism Liaison Officer Course, Crisis Intervention Training Course, Crisis Intervention Training Instructor Course and Train the Trainer Course in Incident Command Systems. The Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict state guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for Concealed Handgun Permits. The deficit is more than double the $31.3 million the previous year before county Mayor Joe Carr won his seat in August. Central at the time had safety concerns following the assault of a female teacher. Recent lawsuit recordsshowRoscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and statecases, has ahigh-ranking witness: Capt. A year later, and the report cites that the glass was still not repaired and in one case, an inmate had covered the port with toothpaste, completely blocking all views into the cell. The inspection revealed mold and mildew, high humidity levels, peeling paint and rust and a facility in need of a deep cleaning. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the county has limited space for female inmates but would assist Rutherford County by housing four inmates. Fax: 864-429-1603 "But that is subject to change as our headcount changes. He also served as the Rutherford County Chairman for Homeland Security District 5. He joined Smyrna Police Department as a patrol officer in 1990, later promoted to detective, the working his way up to Captain of the Special Services Division. 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. Administration deputies who handle human resources and business. Previous Editions: 2015-2016 2017-2018 2019-2020 2021-2022 Her career with the sheriff's office dates back to 1986. 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. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. Due to the nature of the detailed due diligence, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. To search for an inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, find out their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits or even view their mugshot, go to the official Inmate Search Jail Roster, or call the jail at 615-904-3107 for the information you are looking for. JOPHIEL RODRIQUEZ, OF MOORESBORO WAS ARRESTED FOR POSS OF FIREARM BY FELON. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The owner of a home appraised at $334,600, which is the median value reported by the Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office, would face paying about $125 more if property taxes went up by 9.3%. Court records filed in state court in March by Mann Sanders' attorney show the name of thechief in question as Acton. 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. He strives to get the best out of the staff. Brad Harrison, an SRO supervisor, accusing Preble Acton, a former deputy chief for support services, of using a racial slur in describing Sanders. He completed FBI LEEDA Trilogy training, and numerous technical operations, command, or management courses during his 34-year law enforcement career. Thislawsuit accused an unnamed sheriff's chief of making a racist remark. But we didnt point the finger.". Phillip RussellSupervisor/Chairmanprussell@countyofunion.com(864) 429-6512210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Annie Smith County Council, District 4asmith@countyofunion.com(864) 979-1818, Danny BrightCounty Council, District 1dbright@countyofunion.com(864) 426-0909, Ralph TuckerCounty Council, District 3rtucker@countyofunion.com(864) 427-261011860 Santuc Dr. Carlisle. His responsibilities include direct command of the Communications Division and the Information Technology Division. Sanders had the largest cut of the $600,000 settlement with slightly over $273,333. I am proud of our deputies and their dedication to making Rutherford County a safe and welcoming county for you and your families. The meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rutherford County Courthouse in the center of Murfreesboro's downtown Square. "It's still there," said Garner, who is Black. The case is set for a jury trial June 20-24 at the Rutherford County Judicial Center in downtown Murfreesboro. DNJ reporter Scott Broden talks about a Rutherford County Sheriff's Office lawsuit accusing deputy chief of using racial epithet about officer. Warrants deputies arresting people accused of committing crimes and serving civil and court-ordered documents. Others with the sheriff's office or detention operations working in clerical, information technology, recordsand other administration positions would get what other county government workers are getting: a 13% raise to the pay table and a 1.75%annual step increase if eligible. He was the Special Weapons and Tactics Team commander and one of the original members when the SWAT team was established. "We cannot continue to borrow money and not pay our bills," Carr said. Welcome to the Rutherford County (Tennessee) Sheriffs Office web site. Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Sheriff's Office - Administration Division. Another student arrested:'Zero tolerance': Rutherford student arrested, accused of bringing firearm to campus, Gun safety:Ahead of permitless-carry law taking effect, Bay sheriff offers free gun safety classes, BSCO said "the firearm was unloaded, but a loaded magazine was also found in the backpack.". ARRESTS APRIL 25, 2023 ANGELA RUBIO, OF ELLENBORO WAS ARRESTED FOR 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS. It ebbs and flows daily," Norman wrote in a message to The Star. First Class of Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Recruits Graduate . "I'm concerned with retaliation," Harrison said in the deposition. "We need to increase our ending fund balance," Carr said. The sheriffhas final authority on all hiring, promoting, demoting, suspending and firing decisions. 29379-2353, David KitchensCode Enforcement Directordkitchens@countyofunion.com, Michelle ShugartVictim Advocate Coordinatormshugart@countyofunion.com, Kevin ShropshireParks & Recreation Directorkshropshire@countyofunion.com, Christina McDowellDirector of Alcohol & Drug Abuseccrosby@hubhs.org, Linda Mitchell911 Directorlmitchell@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1600210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Dennis MerrifieldFire Coordinatordmerrifield@countyofunion.com, Kevin MorrowChief Magistrate(864) 429-1648210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Union County Court House Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg told News 13 Wednesday afternoon that officials were searching for a shooting suspect out of Henrico County, Virginia, who was thought to possibly. 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. Chief Lowery, an Army veteran, started his law enforcement career in 1987 as a corrections deputy and a patrol deputy at the Sheriff's Office. Department Name First Name Last Name Profession Email Phone; Sheriffs Office: Aaron: Ellenburg: Sheriff: james.ellenburg@rutherfordcountync.gov (828)-287-6247 He rose through the ranks as detective sergeant, patrol lieutenant and detective captain until becoming a major in June 2022. Nelson before being demoted was known for developing citizenship curriculum for students. It also reminded parents and guardians to "diligently" check the backpacks, vehicles and rooms of their children to help keep schools safe. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue An investigation is ongoing and "additional charges are possible," the release reads. 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. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center 940 New Salem Highway Murfreesboro, TN 37129. 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. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration and his master's degree in criminal justice at MTSU. He supervised about 400 employees at two corrections facilities. Rutherford County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee,reached a U.S. Census estimated population of352,182 on July 1, 2021. Robertson County Sheriff's Office, 1995-1997. Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. 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 Court proceedings may have been delayedduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@dnj.com. He joined the Sheriffs Office in 1994 as a patrol officer and soon trained new deputies. The captain testified it was not unusual for Acton to use profanity. 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. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. "You have to prove you will take care of that debt," Peay said. Reed is a board member of the Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center. Quick Links. Deputies maintaining records such as crash reports and crime reports. and a 3% increase to the school bus contractor pay at request of board. The federal case is scheduled for trial April 4, 2023, in Nashville before U.S. District Court Judge Judge Aleta A. Trauger. 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. Inmate Phone AccountList of Phone Numbers Inmate CommissaryWarrants & RecordsInmate Video VisitationSubmit a TipJail MailCrime MapMonthly Crime MapCareersFAQ, Lobby Hours: 8:00AM to 10PM It ebbs and flows daily, Norman wrote in a message to The Star. "I don't have a vote as mayor," Ketron said. "I make recommendations, and the full 21 commissioners are the ones who have the vote. He has previously served as a Major and Director of the Information Services Division at the Sheriff's Office, as Assistant Chief of Police at La Vergne Police Department, then returned to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office as Deputy Chief. "I want to move people in a common direction, to assist in completing projects and to undertake any unforeseen challenges. For more information, please contact the public information officer at. Forest City Police Department is open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Rutherford County Sheriffs Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. Narcotics detectives battling drug crimes. 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. "Yes, it was shocking," said Harrison, who confirmed to the attorney that he cried while answering deposition questions. "This was a very serious offense, and weapons have no place in our schools.". Sheriff; Command Staff ; Our History; . 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. App activity and App info and performance, https://ocvapps.myocv.com/privacy.html?name=Rutherford%20County%20Sheriff%20NC. Harrison testified on Nov. 17, 2020, that he heard theracial epithet fromActon,according to a deposition filed in March by plaintiffs' attorney Constance Mann of Franklin. 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. Rutherford County Schools has 49,300 students attending 50 schools. . The top boost in pay combines an 18% lift to the pay table with a 1.75% step increase in annual pay for those eligible. 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. The following shows part of the pay scale for Rutherford County Schools teachers with a bachelor's degree this year and nextyear with a proposed 5% pay raise: Source:Rutherford County Schools Human Resources, 5% boost to pay tables of school district employees, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Mayor Bill Ketron says county officials worked to give every funding request possible, Ketron also praised department heads for being conservative with budget requests, County's overall appropriation is 13.4% more than previous year budget, About 75% of county appropriations go toward the school district. PANAMA CITY Another Bay County student was arrested Wednesday on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. The male side of the facility also had issues with ventilation, cleanliness, rust, and the personal hygiene of the inmates. Information technology staff providing behind-the-scene operations. Excluding Holidays, ABOUT Cost of growth: Rutherford County wants state law to stop 'burden of paying for new development'. Inmate Phone AccountList of Phone Numbers Inmate CommissaryWarrants & RecordsInmate Video VisitationSubmit a TipJail MailCrime MapMonthly Crime MapCareersFAQ, Lobby Hours: 8:00AM to 10PM He remained in the Army National Guard. The top boost in pay combines an 18% lift to the pay table with a 1.75% step increase in annual pay for those eligible. A yet determined significant property tax increase is expected in the coming fiscal year. 'A pending crisis': Rutherford County plans to ship out trash when Middle Point Landfill closes. 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. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. 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 Department App. Citizens may contact PIO Lisa Marchesoni at 615-904-3089. Had the commission raised property taxes by about 27.7% to cover the $64 million deficit, the same home owner would have paid about $374 more in property taxes this year. "Its not our money. You know, we've got to do something that's better than what we are doing. "I endeavor to help the Sheriff's Office continue to progress," Lowery said. Editor's note: The Daily News Journal decidedagainstpublishing the alleged racialepithet referred to in this story. 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. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. This office manages a $42 million annual budget for both the Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center. Eligible Rutherford County law enforcement employeeswill get up to a nearly20% raise, commissioners decided Monday morning. County Courthouse Suite 105 . He completed specialized training in crimes against children, homicide and fire investigations, SWAT leadership, tactical operations and FBI LEEDA Supervisor Liability and Terrorism. 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. About 16.3% of residents are African Americans. All post comments containing inappropriate language or deemed. 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 commission used rainy day money from ending fund balance reserves to make up the $64 million deficit of revenues needed to cover expenditures. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. Welcome to Rutherford County, NC Home Departments Sheriff Media Releases Media Releases INCIDENTS APRIL 25, 2023 NOTHING TO REPORT AT THIS TIME. 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. Building Code Violation. "After Captain Harrison's testimony and a request for investigation, command did nothing," the lawsuit document stated. He has risen through the ranks and served in several assignments including detention, patrol, and training. It details sheets, paper and blankets covering the majority of the light fixtures in the cells. Further, Deputy Chief Preble Acton denies using any derogatory language or racial epithets. View larger map. 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. Online records show a special judge is presiding over the case rather than any of the local Circuit Court judges who regularly hear criminal cases prosecuted with the assistance of sheriff's deputies. 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. Administration Division Rutherford County Sheriff's Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. Harrison also testified that Acton was displeased with the promotion board's top five ranked applicants for sergeant, including Ralstonand Nelson. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The commission approved a 9.5% property tax increase four years ago to cover the raises and increase money in reserves. Things need to change. "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.
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