Cocke County Sheriff's Office

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03/04/2024

We stand with our neighbors in Pittman Center. A medical emergency within the department requires your prayers right now. ❤️

02/09/2024

We hurt for Blount County Sheriff's Office today. The actions of one person will affect so many people for the rest of their lives.

Deputies go out daily and risk their own safety to help others, and make sure their communities are safer. We will never understand why this had to happen. To the Blount County Sheriff’s Office family, we stand with you. We are committed to helping you in anyway possible.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Kenneth Dehart, please call 865-981-7125.

COCKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ACTIVATES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN. Due to low temperatures and increased snowfall across...
01/15/2024

COCKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ACTIVATES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.

Due to low temperatures and increased snowfall across Cocke County, Cocke County S.O. is activating Emergency Weather Plan. Deputies will only respond to emergencies and crashes with injuries at this time. Deputies will handle calls via phone if applicable as well.

If you’re involved in a non-injury crash or slide off the roadway, you’re encouraged to swap information with any involved parties (if applicable) and contact your insurance carrier and inform them of your snow-related damage. Deputies will respond to any vehicle crashes that involve injuries or roadway blockages.

REMINDER FOR NEW YEARS EVEAs we approach New Years Eve, we would like to take a minute and put out some very important r...
12/31/2023

REMINDER FOR NEW YEARS EVE

As we approach New Years Eve, we would like to take a minute and put out some very important reminders.

First, DO NOT drink and drive. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds us to “Designate before you celebrate this holiday season.”

BUZZED driving is DRUNK driving. Our deputies assigned to the THSO DUI Enforcement Grant will be out making sure everyone is being safe and starting the new year off correctly. With that being said, please remember to MOVE OVER for emergency personnel.

Thank everyone for a great 2023 and we cannot wait to continue serving you in 2024.

Happy Holidays!

The Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday December 25, 2023 and Tuesday December 26, 2023.This does not included Cen...
12/22/2023

The Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday December 25, 2023 and Tuesday December 26, 2023.

This does not included Central Dispatch or Patrol Deputies.

For all non-emergency services Central Dispatch can be reached at 423-623-3064. For all emergencies please call 911.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

ATTEMPTED THEFT ARRESTOn December 20, 2023, Patrol Lieutenant Dylan Norton responded to The Cocke County Courthouse to l...
12/20/2023

ATTEMPTED THEFT ARREST

On December 20, 2023, Patrol Lieutenant Dylan Norton responded to The Cocke County Courthouse to locate a subject that is a suspect in a couple of thefts.

The subject was described as a hairy, stinky, and green color subject. It was also reported he had a heart about two sizes too small. He answers to the name of “Grinch.”

After a brief detention, Mr. Grinch was explained the true meaning of the holiday's. He even spent some time hanging out with our Office Staff and even taking pictures with Chief Deputy Doug Atkins outside the courthouse.

We assure you we will not have a Grinch problem in Cocke County!!!! Merry Christmas Cocke County!!

MISSING FEMALE FOUNDA search has been conducted by Cosby Fire Department, Grassy Fork Fire Department, Newport Rescue Sq...
12/20/2023

MISSING FEMALE FOUND

A search has been conducted by Cosby Fire Department, Grassy Fork Fire Department, Newport Rescue Squad, Cocke County EMA, and The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office.

We are happy to announce that Jacqueline Avriett has been located. She is safe and back at her residence.

Thank you to all the citizens of Cocke County for sharing our post.

LOOKOUT FOR MISSING PERSONOn December 19, 2023, Deputies with The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office have taken a report of a...
12/20/2023

LOOKOUT FOR MISSING PERSON

On December 19, 2023, Deputies with The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office have taken a report of a missing female.

The female is identified as 69 year old Jacqueline Gwenyth Avriett. She is approximately 5’06” in height and 120 pounds. She has blonde hair, and brown eyes.

Jacqueline was last seen at 3:00pm today when she left walking from her home in Cosby area. At this time we have deputies in the area searching.

She is possibly wearing a brown jacket/hoodie, brown pants, and white shoes.


If you have any information we ask you please call Central Dispatch at 423-623-3064. In case of emergencies please call 911.

WANTED SUBJECT APPREHENDEDWe are happy to announce that Bryan Thompson has been taken into custody this morning by Newpo...
12/17/2023

WANTED SUBJECT APPREHENDED

We are happy to announce that Bryan Thompson has been taken into custody this morning by Newport Police Department.

Mr. Thompson currently has a warrant for his arrest and was wanted for questioning regarding numerous thefts that have occurred in our county.

“We are most excited to announce the arrest of Bryan Thompson. Cocke County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Police responded to two new burglaries of businesses on Highway 25E. While on scene of the incident, the sheriff’s office was obtaining information regarding the investigation and the police department went into a wooded area off of Jasmine Drive, where officers had searched before to see if he possibly was in the woods. When entering, Thompson came out of a tent and he was taken into custody by the Newport Police Department. Law enforcement working together always brings in unbelievable results. We are glad to see Thompson in custody as he has absolutely reaped havoc upon our local community.” -Sheriff C.J. Ball

Today, we mourn the loss of Sgt. Aaron “Hambone” Whaley. Sgt. Whaley was a GOOD man, but an even better father. Sgt. Wha...
12/16/2023

Today, we mourn the loss of Sgt. Aaron “Hambone” Whaley. Sgt. Whaley was a GOOD man, but an even better father. Sgt. Whaley was a mentor for a lot of law enforcement officers in this area. He was committed to serving the citizens of Sevier County. Sgt. Whaley you will be missed. The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the friendship many of us had with you.

As we have said prior, we are committed to assisting Sheriff Michael Hodges Jr. and his staff as they navigate through this tragic loss.

From all the 700 units here at Cocke County Sheriff’s Office, 129, Thank you and Rest Easy Sir.

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