Homeowner interrupts burglary in process
News, Press Release August 2, 2021
CLEVELAND, Tn. (July 29, 2021) — On July 27, 2021, a homeowner interrupted a man stealing tools and other items from his storage building near Leadmine Valley Rd in Bradley County, TN in the middle of the afternoon. The homeowner held the man until Bradley County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived to investigate. The man was identified as Robert Pergram of Huntsville, Tn. Patrol Deputies discovered stolen items belonging to the homeowner valued at approximately $620 in the bed of a Red Ford Ranger truck driven by Pergram. The items were returned to the homeowner.
Upon further investigation, Patrol Deputies discovered that Pergram was armed with a handgun and was wanted in Kentucky for Sell/Delivery of Amphetamines. Deputies also found Pergram in possession of a catalytic converter, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition.
Robert Pergram was arrested and charged with Burglary, Theft Under $1000, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Violation of an Order of Protection, Illegal Possession of a Catalytic Converter, Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misuse of Vehicle Registration, and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.
Suspected catalytic converter thieves arrested
News May 19, 2021
BRADLEY COUNTY, Ga – Law enforcement apprehended two suspected thieves that were walking along Interstate 75 following a catalytic converter theft on Frontage Road.
On May 9 of 2021, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers stopped Thomas Barnhill and Travis Howard. The pair were walking along I-75 near mile marker 27. Upon stopping the two pedestrians, troopers discovered Barnhill and Howard were carrying cutting tools and a recently cut catalytic converter.
Cleveland Police Department officers and Bradley County Sheriff Office (BCSO) patrol deputies responded to assist the troopers, along with investigators from THP and BCSO. The collaborative investigation discovered that the suspects were coming from a business on Frontage Road where they allegedly cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle. Additionally, the investigators determined that the same suspects had burglarized a building at the same business in April.
Barnhill and Howard were booked into the Bradley County Jail and both charged with Burglary, two counts of Felony Vandalism, and three counts of Theft under $1,000. Barnhill was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Man arrested on burglary and theft charges
News, Press Release April 19, 2021
On April 12th, 2021 at approximately 4:45 a.m., BCSO deputies responded to a prowler call in the Red Hill Valley Road area. Responding patrol deputies quickly located and detained a suspect, 30-year-old Perry Dale Walker.
Numerous investigators responded to the scene and began a further investigation. Walker was found to have been involved in a burglary to a barn, five auto burglaries and six thefts that occurred overnight from April 11th to April 12th. It was also discovered that Walker had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for violation of state probation for Aggravated Burglary and Theft.
In addition to Violation of Probation, Walker was taken into custody on six charges of Theft Under $1000, five
charges of Auto Burglary and one charge of Burglary.
Walker is currently in custody at the Bradley County Jail.
Bradley county woman arrested for exploitation of elderly citizen
News August 12, 2020
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn – Bradley County Sheriff’s Office deputies have taken Dawn Michelle Hyde into custody on charges of Aggravated Burglary, Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Adult, Theft Under $1000 and Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card. Results of an investigation conducted by BCSO detectives led to these charges after Hyde’s actions were reported.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the elderly victim was acquainted with Hyde before the theft occurred. Witnesses reported that Hyde visited the elderly adult for a brief period of time; two hours after Hyde’s departure, the victim realized their wallet was missing. Further investigation determined that Hyde selected her victim because of the vulnerable nature of the elderly resident and had attempted to use the stolen debit card in Bradley County before fleeing to Northeast Tennessee.
“I want to sincerely congratulate and thank our Fugitive Detectives as well as our Property Crimes Detectives for their excellent work in locating this criminal and working this case,” says Sheriff Lawson. “Anyone who would take advantage of our elderly and vulnerable citizens should be brought to justice and I look forward to doing just that.”
Hyde also had outstanding charges unrelated to this case: Failure to Appear, Violation of State Probation, Theft Under $1000, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.
Hyde was arrested on several charges including financial exploitation of an elderly adult. Image courtesy of Bradley County Sheriff Office.
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Deputies charge Bradley County male with attempted murder
News, Press Release July 23, 2020
BRADLEY COUNTY, TN – Bradley County officers arrested a male suspect on charges of attempted murder on the evening of July 20.
Javonte McKnight has been taken into custody on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and Misdemeanor Violation of Probation after shooting a male victim in Bradley County multiple times. After being shot, the victim fell from the third floor of the building; he was transported to the hospital for emergency medical attention.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20 of 2020, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies reported to an apartment complex on Country Club Drive SW in response to several reported gunshots. The scene, located near Bradley Central High School, was secured by BCSO officials with assistance from the Cleveland TN Police Department.
BCSO Investigators on scene began their investigation shortly after, which is still underway.
The investigation shows that one male victim was shot several times while on the third floor, proceeding to fall to the ground, sustaining further injuries to his legs. He was transported to the hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. There is no report on his current condition at this time.
Javonte McKnight has been taken into custody on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and Misdemeanor of Probation.
This is an ongoing investigation; further information will be disseminated accordingly.