Road Rage Incident on Harrison Pike/I-75 Overpass
Press Release November 30, 2021
CLEVELAND, TN. (November 29, 2021) — On November 18, 2021, at approximately 2:15pm, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a road rage incident on Harrison Pike/I-75 overpass where a white male driving a blue/purple Kia pointed a handgun at a black Toyota truck. Video surveillance was obtained of the incident and shows what appears to be an unidentified white male pointing a handgun out the driver’s side window of the vehicle. If you witnessed the incident or can identify the male in the video, please contact the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 423-728-7336.
BCSO Sgt. Paul Singleton Awarded Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
Community, Police & Government November 19, 2021
Congratulations to BCSO Sgt Paul Singleton for receiving The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal.
Sgt Singleton was nominated for this award by Sheriff Steve Lawson. Sheriff Lawson stated, “Sgt Singleton is a steady, professional leader and respected by everyone. He is a Patrol Sergeant, SWAT Team and BCSO Honor Guard member. He never takes the credit for anything, but always compliments the people working under his command. We are blessed that Paul Singleton is a part of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office.”
This award is only given out once a year in recognition of outstanding achievement and dedication to law enforcement.
Thank you for your service to Bradley County, Sgt Singleton! Congrats again on your well-deserved award!
Pictured below are BCSO Lt Kevin Chastain, BCSO Sgt Paul Singleton, and BCSO Cpt Jon Collins, along with members of The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
BCSO Bradley County Bradley County Sheriff Department Law Enforcement Commendation Medal Sgt Paul Singleton Sheriff Steve Lawson The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal.
Restored 1940 Ford Pickup Truck Returned to it’s Rightful Owner
Press Release November 18, 2021
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CLEVELAND, TN. (November 17, 2021) — On November 7, 2021, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business burglary in Southeast Bradley County.
Upon arrival, units discovered the suspect had already left the scene. It was also noticed that forced entry was made into a garage at the location and a restored 1940 Ford pickup truck was stolen.
On November 9, 2021, McMinn County Sheriff’s Office detectives located the vehicle at a residence in Riceville, TN. They then contacted the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and BCSO Criminal Investigation Division detectives responded to process the scene and collect additional information.
Further investigation led to arrest warrants being issued on Ryan Ellis for Burglary and Theft Over $60,000.
In the early morning hours of November 13, 2021, Ellis was taken into custody by Bradley County Patrol Deputies at his mother’s residence and transported to the Bradley County Jail, where he is being held without bond pending an upcoming court hearing.
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate BCSO Patrol Deputies, BCSO Criminal Investigations Division detectives, and McMinn County Sheriff’s Office detectives, who successfully worked together to solve this case and return the vehicle to its rightful owner.