Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Fax: 864-429-1603 Mar 24 Inmate who walked away from work duty is back in custody. We cannot comment further due to pending litigation.. Keith D. Lowery serves as Deputy Chief of the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. Sanders and Nelson continue to serve as SROs, but Ralston has since resigned to pursue another job, Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Marchesoni said. "She is still deputy chief of (support services),but she is training Major Steve Spence to take her position when she retires," said Sonya Stephenson, the county's human resources director and records custodian for Rutherford County. Adult Detention Center leadership: Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hires Kevin Henderson as deputy chief over Rutherford County jail. 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. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about a resolution approved by the County Commission seeking a new law on counties funding growth impact. "We cannot continue to borrow money and not pay our bills," Carr said. We answer questions but not 24/7. OFFICIALS Acton also began a meeting that included members of "the contrived board" and "the valid promotion board" examining the sergeant applicants with an announcement "that it wasn't going to be that (vulgar remark)speaking about Nelson," states a lawsuit document. 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. Detention deputies operating the Adult Detention Center. Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer Public Information Officer The Public Information Officer handles questions from citizens and the media about the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center. To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription for all dnj.com stories. Mattresses were found to be worn out, with tears and some were less than four inches thick. "You have to prove you will take care of that debt," Peay said. Fitzhugh is an active support of MTSU football and mens and womens basketball. Sanders, Nelson and Ralston contend they were passed up for promotion for SRO sergeant around February 2019 when they had more experience than thechosen applicant. He also served as the Rutherford County Chairman for Homeland Security District 5. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. ", Budget boosts pay for county workers: Rutherford County deputies get 20% raise as part of approved county budget. Acton, who retired in the spring, denied making a racist comment, Fitzhugh said in a statement provided to The Daily News Journal in April. Deputy Chief Britt Reed supervises the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff's Office including patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, judicial services and civil and criminal warrants. Acton is part of Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh's six-member command staff that includes him, according to the agency's website. Court records filed in state court in March by Mann Sanders' attorney show the name of thechief in question as Acton. "We are upside down every single year," Carr said. The case is set for a jury trial June 20-24 at the Rutherford County Judicial Center in downtown Murfreesboro. His responsibilities include direct command of the Communications Division and the Information Technology Division. Warrants deputies arresting people accused of committing crimes and serving civil and court-ordered documents. He was the Special Weapons and Tactics Team commander and one of the original members when the SWAT team was established. It details sheets, paper and blankets covering the majority of the light fixtures in the cells. He recently retired as chief of security with the Division of Corrections. "I'm a culture changer," said Henderson adding he is a team builder and very inclusive. " The Rutherford County Sheriff App allows residents to connect with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, as well as providing the . Supervision rounds were not being conducted as required with gaps between rounds of more than three hours. DEPARTMENTS It ebbs and flows daily," Norman wrote in a message to The Star. This is not a "get out of jail free card", the hard-working men and women of the Rutherford County Detention Facility will continue to take in any male and female arrestees that are brought to our facility, it said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Certifications: EVO Instructor . Harrison mentioned hearing theracial epithetduring the deposition, Mannrepeated the exact offensive language in question to see if he would confirm what Acton told him. Sanders also filed a related $2.5 million federal racial discrimination lawsuit in September 2021. DNJ reporter Scott Broden talks about a Rutherford County Sheriff's Office lawsuit accusing deputy chief of using racial epithet about officer. 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. Welcome to Rutherford County, NC Home Departments Sheriff Media Releases Media Releases INCIDENTS APRIL 25, 2023 NOTHING TO REPORT AT THIS TIME. All rights reserved. Building Code Violation. "I'm concerned with retaliation," Harrison said in the deposition. Administrators learned of the firearm from another student who saw it in the backpack. Reappraisal by state law cannot increase the average in property tax revenues per property, so some owners end up paying more while others pay less. Chief Lowery has also received honors as Smyrna Police Department's Officer of the Year, and APCO IT Technician of the Year. Excluding Holidays, ABOUT The city also expects to collect impact fees on apartments/townhomes, retail/commercial, public/institutional and industrial development to help fund roads, parks, schools and public safety projects, such as new fire stations or police patrol cars. Recent lawsuit recordsshowRoscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and statecases, has ahigh-ranking witness: Capt. I am proud of our deputies and their dedication to making Rutherford County a safe and welcoming county for you and your families. 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. Sheriff Department App. Rutherfordton Fire Department Sandy Mush Fire Department Shingle Hollow Fire Department Spindale Fire Department Union Mills Fire Department North Carolina Forest Service Rutherford County 911 Communications 153 Sparks Dr. Forest City, NC 28043 Communications: 828-286-2911 Administration: 828-287-6051 EMERGENCY: 911 Sanders, through his attorney, filed the federal racial discrimination case Sept. 30,2021. 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. As the previous major, Spence supervised the Patrol Division, Criminal and Civil Warrants, the Criminal Investigations Division, School Resource Officers, and Judicial Services. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. He also said he was uncomfortable answering questions about a high-ranking member of Sheriff Fitzhugh's command staff. About 16.3% of residents are African Americans. I didn't come in here (mayor's office) to do it.". Brace yourself Rutherford County: An expected property tax hike is coming in response to a $64 million budget deficit. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. "I make recommendations, and the full 21 commissioners are the ones who have the vote. 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. The captain said the words in question were spoken in a one-on-one conversationwhen Acton asked about promotion process that involved Sanders applying for the sergeant position. The county's overall budget for the next fiscal year includes nearly $491.5 million for the main school district budget. The county has 49 beds for women with 41 filled as of Thursday evening, Norman said. 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. Inmate Phone AccountList of Phone Numbers Inmate CommissaryWarrants & RecordsInmate Video VisitationSubmit a TipJail MailCrime MapMonthly Crime MapCareersFAQ, Lobby Hours: 8:00AM to 10PM In the April 20 Rutherford County inspection report from the Division of Health Service Regulation, it cites a firearm system that is not fully operational, missing fire extinguishers, a sprinkler system that is out of compliance, multiple plumbing issues that pose a potential safety and health hazard, inadequate lighting with many fixtures inoperable. He strives to get the best out of the staff. He joined the Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a patrol officer and soon trained new deputies. The facility had tiles stained by water damage, dirty HVAC supply and return vents, and a jail that was nine female inmates over the capacity of 29. Part of the pending higher tax bill to property owners will fund projects for fast-growing Rutherford County Schools. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue 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. Brad Harrison oversees school resource . The information, however, is public recordand available at theRutherford County Circuit Court Clerk's office. Patrol deputies keeping our community safe and monitoring traffic. The new rate is based on keeping revenues neutral after the median of appraisal values increased by 44%. App activity and App info and performance, https://ocvapps.myocv.com/privacy.html?name=Rutherford%20County%20Sheriff%20NC. Judicial Services deputies guarding the courts. Rutherford County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee,reached a U.S. Census estimated population of352,182 on July 1, 2021. Riverdale, Smyrna and Oakland high schools, Rutherford County wants state law to stop 'burden of paying for new development', raises for public safety workers to about 20%, Rutherford County deputies get 20% raise as part of approved county budget, Rutherford County plans to ship out trash when Middle Point Landfill closes, Uptick in appraisals sets state record in Rutherford County, $28M from Coronavirus grant may fund 6 Rutherford County public health & safety buildings, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Carr expects to provide property tax details to budget committee Thursday, Commissioners avoid tax hike in previous property reappraisal year, Mayor Carr backs budget that hires more fighters & EMS staff, Deficit issue remains concern: 'We are upside down every single year'. Information technology staff providing behind-the-scene operations. Although the commission used reserves to cover the $64 million deficit, Peay said he and other elected county officials wanted to avoid a property tax increase for the current budget following a reappraisal year from the county property assessor's office. But that is subject to change as our headcount changes. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. Administration deputies who handle human resources and business. But we didnt point the finger.". 651 were here. After Capt. Report. Citizens may contact PIO Lisa Marchesoni at 615-904-3089. Narcotics detectives battling drug crimes. Forest City Police Department is open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. He is a graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro. The sheriffhas final authority on all hiring, promoting, demoting, suspending and firing decisions. Taxpayers funded $350,000 of a $600,000 settlement for discrimination lawsuits from three deputies against the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Ketron questions why Carr has made public statements about inheriting the $64 million budget deficit. 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. 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. Acton overseesfleet management, central warrants and records, community services, law enforcement training, facility management, payroll, administrative services and human resources. The person was identified Saturday. 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. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. 3,221 were here. He completed specialized training in crimes against children, homicide and fire investigations, SWAT leadership, tactical operations and FBI LEEDA Supervisor Liability and Terrorism. Officials have now identified the person killed in a fatal single-vehicle crash on the 6000 block of East County Road 400 South near Franklin Saturday morning. Eligible Rutherford County law enforcement employeeswill get up to a nearly20% raise, commissioners decided Monday morning. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. He rose through the ranks to be captain. "We're looking at a property tax increase," said Carr, who a year ago defeating former Bill Ketron in the Republican primary May 2022. Chief Lowery is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and Oakland High School. SHE WAS GIVEN A WRITTEN PROMISE. 1 1 10 RCTNSheriff Court proceedings may have been delayedduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrison also testified that Acton was displeased with the promotion board's top five ranked applicants for sergeant, including Ralstonand Nelson. Things need to change. This marks the second local student arrested for bringing a gun to school in about a week. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. When I became mayor, I inherited what Mayor (Ernest) Burgess left, and he inherited what Mayor (Nancy) Allen left. 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. 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. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, Capt. Nelson before being demoted was known for developing citizenship curriculum for students. 615-904-3089 or email at lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org. and a 3% increase to the school bus contractor pay at request of board. She also teams with Fitzhugh to present funding requests to the Rutherford County Commission's budget committee. Brad Harrison oversees school resource officers. . Administration Division Rutherford County Sheriff's Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. Dockins was arrested about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in Rutherford County, according to a Buncombe County Sheriff's Office news release, which listed U.S. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. 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. The federal case included a deposition from sheriff's Capt. The $2,400 collected per average home size in the county is less than a consultant-recommended $7,318 range per house on Murfreesboro impact fees awaiting final vote from the City Council. Rutherford County Election Office, 1 South Public Square, Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 to noon SportsCom, 2310 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Rutherford County Election Commission Annex 426 E. Vine St., Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. He served in the Iraq war during six years of active duty, four years with the U.S. Navy and two years with the Air National Guard. First Class of Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Recruits Graduate . Lt. Alan Garner, who oversees SROs, also testified about racial discrimination withintheRutherford County Sheriff's Office.
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