CLEVELAND, TN. (September 7, 2021) — On September 3, 2021, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies of the 400 shift were called to a burglary in progress on Keith Valley Rd.
Upon their arrival, they detained a male who was waiting outside of the residence in a vehicle. While searching for the second suspect, deputies noticed the back door of the residence, that had been closed, was opened and observed a male standing to the side of it. The male then ran from deputies in an attempt to flee the scene, but was quickly chased down on foot and detained.
The two men were identified as Nathan Price and Dillard Newsom.
Nathan Price
Upon further investigation from Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, it was determined that several items were taken from the residence, as well as an outbuilding beside the residence. The property owner also responded to the scene and identified the stolen items before they were returned to him.
While being questioned, Mr. Price admitted to entering both the residence and outbuilding. At that time, Price and Newsom were taken into custody and transported to The Bradley County Jail.
Nathan Price was charged with Aggravated Burglary and Theft Over $2,500. Dillard Newsom was charged with Aggravated Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft Over $2,500, and Evading Arrest.
Sheriff Steve Lawson stated “Congratulations on a job well done to the Sheriff Deputies of the 400 Shift and BCSO Criminal Investigations Division Detectives, for their immediate response and teamwork in apprehending these thieves. The collaboration from both divisions is ultimately what leads to these great burglary arrests and the consistent work you do is very much appreciated”.
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CLEVELAND, TN. (September 7, 2021) — On September 3, 2021, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies of the 400 shift were called to a burglary in progress on Keith Valley Rd.
Upon their arrival, they detained a male who was waiting outside of the residence in a vehicle. While searching for the second suspect, deputies noticed the back door of the residence, that had been closed, was opened and observed a male standing to the side of it. The male then ran from deputies in an attempt to flee the scene, but was quickly chased down on foot and detained.
The two men were identified as Nathan Price and Dillard Newsom.
Upon further investigation from Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, it was determined that several items were taken from the residence, as well as an outbuilding beside the residence. The property owner also responded to the scene and identified the stolen items before they were returned to him.
While being questioned, Mr. Price admitted to entering both the residence and outbuilding. At that time, Price and Newsom were taken into custody and transported to The Bradley County Jail.
Nathan Price was charged with Aggravated Burglary and Theft Over $2,500. Dillard Newsom was charged with Aggravated Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft Over $2,500, and Evading Arrest.
Sheriff Steve Lawson stated “Congratulations on a job well done to the Sheriff Deputies of the 400 Shift and BCSO Criminal Investigations Division Detectives, for their immediate response and teamwork in apprehending these thieves. The collaboration from both divisions is ultimately what leads to these great burglary arrests and the consistent work you do is very much appreciated”.
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.
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – Three men have been taken into custody by Bradley County deputies on charges of Burglary and Theft Under $1,000 for breaking into and stealing from the facilities at a local ball field.
On September 9, BCSO deputies and detectives responded to the Industrial Ball Fields on Urbane Road in reference to a burglary.
Employees from the Bradley County Parks and Recreation Department reported what appeared to be a forced entry into the facility. Investigation revealed that there were missing items and indications of rummaging in the concessions stand. Security footage was retrieved by investigators, providing a visual description of a vehicle, while further investigation revealed that there were three suspects involved.
On September 14, authorities were able to identify one suspect as Jordan Bueter, who was located during a traffic stop driving the same vehicle used during the burglaries. Bueter was arrested later that day on three counts of Burglary and two counts of Theft Under $1,000.
On September 23, detectives made contact with the same vehicle with a different male driver, who was identified as Trevor Taylor, the second suspect from the burglary. Taylor was placed into custody on the same charges as Jordan Bueter.
On September 30, detectives located and arrested the third and final suspect, Alexander Bennett. He was charged with burglary and theft under $1,000.
Reggie Wellington has been taken into custody on charges of Burglary and Theft Over $2500 for burglarizing a local jewelry store.
On September 27, Bradley County deputies arrived at the Gold and Silver Exchanged located on APD 40 in response to reports of a burglary. After an intensive investigation by detectives from the BCSO Property Crime Unit, authorities were able to identify Reggie Wellington as the suspect who committed the burglary. Further investigation revealed that Wellington sold some of the jewelry on October 2. At the time of his arrest, Wellington had a large quantity of the stolen jewelry in his possession; some of which he was wearing.
Wellington was charged with Burglary and Theft Over $2500. Stolen property has been returned to the owner by authorities.
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – Tyler Robinson and Rachael Kiser have been taken into custody after burglarizing a Bradley County residence, stealing multiple items including firearms, a crossbow, and an ATV.
On June 11 of 2020, an aggravated burglary was reported in southwestern Bradley County. The suspects stole items both inside and outside of the residence including several firearms, a crossbow, and an ATV. During the initial response to the scene, investigators identified two suspects as Tyler Robinson and Rachel Kiser, who were taken into custody at Central High School on HWY 58 by deputies of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office later that day. During the course of their arrest, the stolen crossbow and at least one of the firearms stolen from the home were located in their possession.
Robinson and Kiser were both arrested on unrelated charges in Hamilton County and arrest warrants were obtained for both suspects. Robinson was transported to the Bradley County Jail where he was served with arrest warrants for aggravated burglary, theft over $2,500, and two counts of auto burglary. Kiser remains in custody on unrelated charges in Hamilton County.
“I am appreciative of the excellent cooperation among the citizens of Bradley County, as well as the teamwork of law enforcement agencies involved in this case,” says Sheriff Lawson. “Once again, people who came to Bradley County to burglarize have been taken into custody within hours of their crime being reported.”
