Greene County TN Criminal Investigations Department

05/12/2026

UPDATE 05-12 at 12:43 PM : Law enforcement has made contact with Taylor without incident. Thanks to all who shared the info.

**PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE REQUESTED**MISSING PERSON**POTENTIALLY SUICIDAL**

The GCSD is searching for 41 yr old Brandon Taylor. He left his Asheville Hwy home yesterday (05-11-26 around 3pm) in his 2014 black Silverado truck, TN tag 826BMYS, after making statements that were self-harm in nature. He reportedly had a hunting rifle with him when he left the home. He was seen on West Allens Bridge Rd yesterday around 7:30 pm but left before officers could make contact with him.

The GCSD is asking for anyone that has contact with him or sees him or the truck to contact 911 immediately.

04/14/2026

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating this 2022 Coleman Ut400. It was stolen from the Rheatown area from 4/11 into 4/12. If you have any information please contact Det. Nakia Tweed at 423-798-1800 ext. 1517.

04/13/2026

April 23 6-8pm

04/09/2026

04-09-2026

PRESS RELEASE

On 04-08-2026, family members reported 81 yr old Mary Sue Barham missing from her home on Rolling Hills Rd in the Greeneville/Mosheim area. First responders assisted in a search through the end of daylight.

On 04-09-2026, first responders resumed the search at 8 am. Around 11:00 am, searchers located Mary about ¼ of a mile from her home in a marshy, wooded tree-lined area. She was transported by EMS to Greeneville Hospital.

A few hours later, we were notified that Mary Barham passed away at the hospital. She was transported to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center at ETSU for an autopsy for an official cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time, but the investigation is on-going.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Barham’s friends and family. Our thanks go out to all of the first responders and to the agencies that assisted including the Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad, the TN Bureau of Investigation, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Region I Rescue Squads and the area volunteer fire departments.

04/09/2026

04-09-26 @11:05 am: Mary has been found and EMS is en route. We will update the info as available
11:25 am: EMS transporting Mary to Greeneville Hospital.

This morning, a search is resuming in the area of Rolling Hills Rd in the Greeneville/Mosheim area. There will be an increase of police and first responder presence. Search command does not wish for the general public to respond at this time. If that time comes, we will send out a request on this page. In the meantime, please keep sharing the post and spreading the word.

04-09-26 at 3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

04-09-26 @11:05 am: Mary has been found and EMS is en route. We will update the info as available
11:25 am: EMS transporting Mary to Greeneville Hospital.
3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

***ALERT***
Officers are out on Rolling Hills Rd in Greeneville/Mosheim looking for 81 yr old Mary Sue Barham. Details will be updated as received. For now, if you know anything of Mary's location, please call 911 ASAP

Info as we know it (04-08-26 2:30 pm): Family last spoke to her at 12:30 pm yesterday on the phone. The house was locked with her keys, purse, and phone inside; her vehicle is at the home.

Info added 04-09-2026 @ 9 am: This morning, a search is resuming in the area of Rolling Hills Rd in the Greeneville/Mosheim area. There will be an increase of police and first responder presence. Search command does not wish for the general public to respond at this time. If that time comes, we will send out a request on this page. In the meantime, please keep sharing the post and spreading the word.

04/08/2026

04-09-26 @11:05 am: Mary has been found and EMS is en route. We will update the info as available
11:25 am: EMS transporting Mary to Greeneville Hospital.

We are asking for anyone in the Rolling Hills Rd area to check any cameras that you may have. Her family last spoke to her 04-07-26 around noon. Mary mows her own yard and, just a couple of weeks ago, was sawing wood. PLEASE let us know if you find anything or know anything

04-09-26 at 3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

04-09-26 @11:05 am: Mary has been found and EMS is en route. We will update the info as available
11:25 am: EMS transporting Mary to Greeneville Hospital.
3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

***ALERT***
Officers are out on Rolling Hills Rd in Greeneville/Mosheim looking for 81 yr old Mary Sue Barham. Details will be updated as received. For now, if you know anything of Mary's location, please call 911 ASAP

Info as we know it (04-08-26 2:30 pm): Family last spoke to her at 12:30 pm yesterday on the phone. The house was locked with her keys, purse, and phone inside; her vehicle is at the home.

Info added 04-09-2026 @ 9 am: This morning, a search is resuming in the area of Rolling Hills Rd in the Greeneville/Mosheim area. There will be an increase of police and first responder presence. Search command does not wish for the general public to respond at this time. If that time comes, we will send out a request on this page. In the meantime, please keep sharing the post and spreading the word.

04/08/2026

UPDATE 2: We’ve learned that Mary Sue Barham, who was the subject of a , passed away shortly after being transported to an area hospital.

Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:

UPDATE: Mary Sue Barham has been located.
Thank you for sharing!

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:

A has been issued on behalf of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Mary Sue Barham.

Mary Sue is missing from the Greeneville/Mosheim area, and last spoke to a family member on Tuesday afternoon. She has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance. If you have seen Mary Sue or have information regarding her whereabouts, please call the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 423-798-1800 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App! tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

04/08/2026

04-09-26 at 3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

04-09-26 @11:05 am: Mary has been found and EMS is en route. We will update the info as available
11:25 am: EMS transporting Mary to Greeneville Hospital.
3:30 pm: It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Ms. Barham passed away at the hospital. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers, along with the first responders that were involved in the search efforts.
*see press release post*

***ALERT***
Officers are out on Rolling Hills Rd in Greeneville/Mosheim looking for 81 yr old Mary Sue Barham. Details will be updated as received. For now, if you know anything of Mary's location, please call 911 ASAP

Info as we know it (04-08-26 2:30 pm): Family last spoke to her at 12:30 pm yesterday on the phone. The house was locked with her keys, purse, and phone inside; her vehicle is at the home.

Info added 04-09-2026 @ 9 am: This morning, a search is resuming in the area of Rolling Hills Rd in the Greeneville/Mosheim area. There will be an increase of police and first responder presence. Search command does not wish for the general public to respond at this time. If that time comes, we will send out a request on this page. In the meantime, please keep sharing the post and spreading the word.

04/06/2026

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√ Engaging in sexual conversation/role-playing as a grooming method, rather than a goal.
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√ Sending or offering sexually explicit images of themselves.
√ Pretending to be younger.
√ Offering an incentive such as a gift card, alcohol, drugs, lodging, transportation or food.

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04/06/2026

Madison County Sheriff’s Office Announces Anonymous Crime Tip Line

Sheriff Buddy Harwood announced that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has set up a new anonymous crime tip phone line to encourage community members to share information about criminal activity. This line gives people a safe and confidential way to provide tips without revealing who they are. No caller ID information is displayed or captured.
Madison County NC Crime Tip Line:(828) 649-1822
This phone line is in addition to the anonymous text-based “Submit a Tip” feature already available through the Madison County Sheriff’s Office mobile app, giving residents more convenient options to share information.
The tip line is for non-emergency information only. If you have an active situation or need immediate law enforcement response, please call 911.
Tips received through the line will be reviewed by investigators and may help with current or future cases. Sheriff Harwood emphasized that community involvement remains essential to keeping Madison County a safe and desirable place to live, work, worship, and enjoy everyday life.