The official Twitter page of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Providing updates & prelim info on active incidents & events. Dial 911 to report crimes.

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A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office for 82 y/o John Hammond. He has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. If you see John, call the SCSO at 423-279-7330 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office for 64 y/o Michael L. Gosey. He has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. Have info? Call the @SCSO_1780 at 423-279-7330 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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A #TNSilverAlert has been issued for 70-year-old Cathy Kaywood. She's missing from Sullivan County Cathy has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return home safely without assistance. Spot her? Call the @SCSO_1780 at 423-279-7330 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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11 Aug 2022
Join us in congratulating Sheriff Jeff Cassidy for being elected Vice President of the Tennessee Sheriff's Association, Division I. Sheriff Cassidy was elected to this role in a vote held by sheriffs in attendance at Tennessee Sheriff's Association meetings today.
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7 Aug 2022
Tomorrow, Sullivan County schools will be back in session. Watch for children standing near the roadways as they wait on school buses and remember to follow the speed limit in school zones.
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13 Apr 2022
It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! The second week of April is designated to honor those responsible for answering emergency calls, dispatching emergency responders, and providing life-saving assistance. Join us in thanking our dispatch staff for their service!
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5 Feb 2022
The SCSO continues to search for these 3 escaped inmates. The escapees are: Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown, and Timothy Allen Sarver. Anyone with info should call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Media, follow this thread for updates.
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9 Feb 2022
Please see the news release below prepared by Sheriff Cassidy.
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11 Feb 2022
Update: Johnny Shane Brown is in custody. He was located and arrested by the United States Marshals Service and authorities in Wilmington, NC. Media: More details will be released when available. @USMarshalsHQ @TBInvestigation
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NEW: Here’s another photo of #TNMostWanted fugitive Johnny Brown. He’s wanted for Escape out of Sullivan County. A combined reward of up to $7,500 is being offered by the TBI and @USMarshalsHQ for information leading to his arrest. Know where he is? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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6 Feb 2022
UPDATE: Information gathered during the investigation indicates Carr, Brown, and Sharver may be in the Pulaski, Virginia area. A reward of $7,500 is being offered for info leading to the arrest of each man. Call 1-800-TBI-FIND with info. @TBInvestigation @USMarshalsHQ
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5 Feb 2022
The investigation has led us to believe that the inmates may possibly be in a white, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado truck. The truck has a regular cab with a short bed. The vehicle registration that may possibly be on the truck is Tennessee registration 830GSD.
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UPDATE: We are happy to pass along that Lana and James Jackson have been located.
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A #TNSilverAlert has been issued for Lana and James Jackson, who are missing from Sullivan County. Both have a medical condition that may impair their ability to return safely without assistance. Spot them? Call the @SCSO_1780 at 423-279-7331 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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25 Nov 2021
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish each of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We serve a wonderful community and are thankful for your support today and every day.
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