"During my tenure, we became a fiscally solid system. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about expected property tax hike following a $64 million budget deficit this year. Rutherford County Homepage; View Agendas/Minutes for Meetings; County Building & Department Map; Birth Records; Court Information; Licenses and Tags; He supervises the Deputy Chiefs who command the Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Special Enforcement Bureau, Detention, School Resource Officers, Administration, Evidence, Maintenance, Fleet, Warrants and Records, Community Services, and the Judicial/Court Security Divisions. "He does not have the qualities to do that," said Harrison, adding that he was mainly talking about management characteristics but not with leadership. He joined the Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a patrol officer and soon trained new deputies. 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. "We were losing so many employees to other counties," said Ketron, who also supported a proposal from commissioners to increase the raises for public safety workers to about 20%. Thislawsuit accused an unnamed sheriff's chief of making a racist remark. The federal case is scheduled for trial April 4, 2023, in Nashville before U.S. District Court Judge Judge Aleta A. Trauger. County Courthouse Suite 105 He joined the Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a patrol officer and soon trained new deputies. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018. 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. 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 and Nelson continue to serve as SROs, but Ralston has since resigned to pursue another job, Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Marchesoni said. 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The information, however, is public recordand available at theRutherford County Circuit Court Clerk's office. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. Plan for more firefighters, EMS staff: $28M from Coronavirus grant may fund 6 Rutherford County public health & safety buildings. "She was actively involved with the contrived board who met in secret and then instructed the promotion board," a lawsuit document filed March 4 stated. He rose through the ranks to be captain. He studied communications and robotics at the National Radio Institute. She took a sick leave to recover from trauma after a male student punched her in the chest when she tried to stop him from pummeling another male student on Dec. 6, 2007. Buffalo29321, Carolyn RutherfordCounty Council, District 5crutherford@countyofunion.com(864) 441-30541101 Union Blvd. School resource officers protecting children, teachers and staff at school. Department Name First Name Last Name Profession Email Phone; Sheriffs Office: Aaron: Ellenburg: Sheriff: james.ellenburg@rutherfordcountync.gov (828)-287-6247 Front Office: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm Emergency Services 24 hours a day. "It's still there," said Garner, who is Black. Fitzhugh started out his career at BellSouth where he rose in the ranks to serve as manager of marketing, corporate and community affairs, personnel and business marketing. The commission used rainy day money from ending fund balance reserves to make up the $64 million deficit of revenues needed to cover expenditures. "It could be significant. Administration deputies who handle human resources and business. The new rate is based on keeping revenues neutral after the median of appraisal values increased by 44%. 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. He supervised about 400 employees at two corrections facilities. Brad Harrison oversees school resource . The student was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds. Source: Rutherford County Finance Department website, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about pending property tax hike. He recently retired as chief of security with the Division of Corrections. The deposition by Harrison has not led to discipline, according to the lawsuit. 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. Brad Harrison oversees school resource officers. Deputies maintaining records such as crash reports and crime reports. The Rutherford County Commission also agreed the next fiscal year budget without a hike to the state certified property tax rateshould provide the following raises starting by July 1: The pay raises will help public workers at a time inflation had a40-year high with an annualconsumer price increase of 8.6% in May. 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. 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. The person was identified Saturday. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. The Rosenwald High student's arrest comes just seven days after a 17-year-old Rutherford High School student was arrested on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. Taxpayers funded $350,000 of a $600,000 settlement for discrimination lawsuits from three deputies against the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Our Directory is compiled and published as a public service and is made possible through the support of our many Honorary Members and the sponsors who have generously placed advertisements in the front pages of our Directory. CONTACT. It belongs to the taxpayers.". 'A pending crisis': Rutherford County plans to ship out trash when Middle Point Landfill closes. Narcotics detectives battling drug crimes. Administrators learned of the firearm from another student who saw it in the backpack. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center 940 New Salem Highway Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Carr wants the county to have the same impact fee options as the cities. At the time of the sergeant promotion in question, the SRO division included two Black sergeants and one Black lieutenant out ofmore than 60 deputies serving the schools, according to the lawsuit. 615-904-3089 or email at lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org. Robertson County Sheriff's Office, 1995-1997. After Capt. Preble Acton is part of the six-member command staff of Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. He also served as the Rutherford County Chairman for Homeland Security District 5. 29379-2539, John FloodCounty Council, District 6jflood@countyofunion.com(864) 466-2570PO Box 985, Union, 29379-0985, Linda G. JollyClerk to Councilljolly@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1600, Sammy DiamadurosCounty Attorneysammy@wddlawfirm.com(864) 427-5657PO Box 643, Union, 29379-0643, Ron WadeAirport & Stadium Managerrwade@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1680, Jake BlackTax Assessorjblack@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1650 203 N Herndon St, Union, 29379-2210, Brad ValentineAuditorbvalentine@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1618210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Bradley DuboisBuilding Maintenance Superintendentbpike@countyofunion.com(864) 762-0769210 W Main St, Union, 29379-2215, Jimmy CrockerChief Magistratejcrocker@countyofunion.com, Melanie LawsonClerk of Courtmlawson@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1630PO Box 703, Union, 29379-0703, Kathy Jo LancasterCommunity Development Directorkjlancaster@countyofunion.com, William E. HolcomeCoronerweholcome@bellsouth.net(864) 427-3665PO Box 345, Union, 29379-0345, Lorene BevisDelinquent Tax Collectorlbevis@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1617210 W Main St. Union, 29319-2215, Neil McKeownDetention Center Directornmckeown@countyofunion.com(864) 429-16771657 Jonesville Hwy, Union, 29379-9791, Dolton WilliamsDevelopment Board Directordwilliams@UnionDevelopmentBoard.com, Keith VanderfordElections Directorkvanderford@countyofunion.com(864) 429-1616574 Vanderford Rd, Union, 29379-9586, Eric HaroldEMS Directoreharold@countyofunion.com(864) 427-0681262 S Duncan Bypass, Union. I hope the site will allow you to gain information about our operations with 500 employees who serve you anytime, night or day. Carr said his goal for this four-year term will be for the county to be financially stable and work toward reducing and eliminating budget deficits. A yet determined significant property tax increase is expected in the coming fiscal year. Adult Detention Center leadership: Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hires Kevin Henderson as deputy chief over Rutherford County jail. "Such comment does not constitute any evidence of discrimination whatsoever in connection with the RSCO's decision to promote (the chosen applicant)over Sanders," Christiansen said in an April 4 document, which requested the court to dismiss the case. 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. All post comments containing inappropriate language or deemed. As chief of security, Henderson handled security issues for inmates, staff, maintenance, meal service and transportation. The inspection revealed mold and mildew, high humidity levels, peeling paint and rust and a facility in need of a deep cleaning. Spence completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) Executive Command Leadership Course, along with several specialized schools, including Basic Terrorism Liaison Officer Course, Crisis Intervention Training Course, Crisis Intervention Training Instructor Course and Train the Trainer Course in Incident Command Systems. Recent lawsuit records show Roscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and state cases, has a high-ranking witness: Capt. We cannot comment further due to pending litigation.. An investigation is ongoing and "additional charges are possible," the release reads. About 16.3% of residents are African Americans. He also had accepted a special assignment January 2008 from former Sheriff Truman Jones to provide SRO instruction to a group of students with discipline issues at the former Central Middle School. Nelson before being demoted was known for developing citizenship curriculum for students. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue I am proud of our deputies and their dedication to making Rutherford County a safe and welcoming county for you and your families. For more information, please contact the public information officer at. Ketron also said the county commission makes decisions on the budget and tax rate. Harrison also faced deposition questions about whether Sanders had the characteristics to beto sergeant after being ranked fifth among11 applicants by an SRO promotion board. County Courthouse Suite 105 The bond rating also requires the county to maintain ample money in reserves. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh faced the initial $2.5 million age and racial discrimination lawsuit filed in October 2019 in Rutherford County Circuit Court from three school resource officers: Roscoe Sanders, Kerry Nelson, and Ronnie Ralston. Carr primarily blames the deficit on what he views as an inadequate schools facilities tax permitted by the state since 2006 that allows a $1 per square foot per new residential dwelling. Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson started his role at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center November 1, 2021. The county's liability insurance requires the first $350,000 of a case to be funded as a deductible by the government, said Sonya Stephenson, the county's records custodian, and human resources director. 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. Inmate Phone AccountList of Phone Numbers Inmate CommissaryWarrants & RecordsInmate Video VisitationSubmit a TipJail MailCrime MapMonthly Crime MapCareersFAQ, Lobby Hours: 8:00AM to 10PM Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the county has limited space for female inmates but would assist Rutherford County by housing four inmates. The Sheriffs Office went on to say the detention center would continue to take in any male or female arrestees that are brought in. Certifications: EVO Instructor Firearms Instructor . Union. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. Fitzhugh is an active support of MTSU football and mens and womens basketball. You know, we've got to do something that's better than what we are doing. Deputies providing community services such as the Senior Citizens Awareness Network, a volunteer program to care for senior citizens, and the Sheriffs Citizens Academy for residents who wish to know more about our operations. "I make recommendations, and the full 21 commissioners are the ones who have the vote. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. An emailed statement from Bay . The county attorney litigation billing is covered under the county paying a total of $350,000 for the lawsuits, Stephenson said. App activity and App info and performance, https://ocvapps.myocv.com/privacy.html?name=Rutherford%20County%20Sheriff%20NC. 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. Both lawsuits were handled as one settlement, Stephenson said. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. Contact Tipton County Sheriff's Office 1801 South College Street, Suite 106 Covington, TN 38019 Phone: 901-475-3300 Fax: 901-476-0241 Contact by Email In case of emergency Phone: 911 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tipton County Sheriff's South Office Office hours are by appointment In case of emergency Phone: 911 261 Tate Road Nearly a year ago, the facility was cited for broken, cracked and scratched glass in cell doors, making it difficult for officers to observe inmates, including in juvenile cells. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. 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. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, N.C. | Rutherfordton NC All rights reserved. Quick Links. Court records filed in state court in March by Mann Sanders' attorney show the name of thechief in question as Acton. Documents handled by this office include property disputes, divorces, child custodies, evictions, garnishments, subpoenas, civil lawsuits and orders of protection. Sanders also filed a related $2.5 million federal racial discrimination lawsuit in September 2021. Eligible Rutherford County law enforcement employeeswill get up to a nearly20% raise, commissioners decided Monday morning. He served 30 years at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Division of Corrections. Fitzhugh hired her to serve as deputy chief of support services (January 2017). Prior to the lawsuit, Nelson had been a sergeant with the SRO division until being demoted by the sheriff January 2018. Deputy chief accused of saying racial epithet. Carr will be briefing the Rutherford County Commission Budget, Finance and Investment Committee on details for the expected property tax increase. First and foremost I am a servant of the taxpayers," Henderson said. 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. Excluding Holidays, ABOUT He earned the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year. A lawsuit document also filed in Marchaccusedthe sheriff's office of failing to follow standard operational procedure when the agency learned about the racial slur. Rutherford County: Sheriff's office deputies have not traditionally written citations specifically for the muffler law, but instead group these violations with excessive noise or disturbing. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. These inherited maintenance repairs are the result of a facility that is over seventy years old with several years of neglect and therefore are expected to take eight weeks to complete, the post states. Content subject to. "I'm concerned with retaliation," Harrison said in the deposition. "Thus, Acton was meaningfully involved in tying the hands of the promotion board and directing the decision.". Rutherford County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee,reached a U.S. Census estimated population of352,182 on July 1, 2021. Mayor Carr said he's committed to the county maintaining previously established goals, such as hiring firefighters and Emergency Medical Service paramedics to staff future plans for public health and safety buildings. Rutherford County Sheriff's Department, 1998-2000. 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. 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. Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg told News 13 Wednesday afternoon that officials were searching for a shooting suspect out of Henrico County, Virginia, who was thought to possibly. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Another student arrested:'Zero tolerance': Rutherford student arrested, accused of bringing firearm to campus, Gun safety:Ahead of permitless-carry law taking effect, Bay sheriff offers free gun safety classes, BSCO said "the firearm was unloaded, but a loaded magazine was also found in the backpack.". It ebbs and flows daily," Norman wrote in a message to The Star. The county has 49 beds for women with 41 filled as of Thursday evening, Norman said. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the county has limited space for female inmates but would assist Rutherford County by housing four inmates. Acton overseesfleet management, central warrants and records, community services, law enforcement training, facility management, payroll, administrative services and human resources. 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. We welcome your input. Detectives investigating and solving crimes. 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. Cost of growth: Rutherford County wants state law to stop 'burden of paying for new development'. The captain testified it was not unusual for Acton to use profanity. I hate it. "Pointing the finger at the last administration is counter productive," Ketron said. 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. Editor's note: The Daily News Journal decidedagainstpublishing the alleged racialepithet referred to in this story. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. The following shows part of the pay scale for Rutherford County Schools teachers with a bachelor's degree this year and nextyear with a proposed 5% pay raise: Source:Rutherford County Schools Human Resources, 5% boost to pay tables of school district employees, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Mayor Bill Ketron says county officials worked to give every funding request possible, Ketron also praised department heads for being conservative with budget requests, County's overall appropriation is 13.4% more than previous year budget, About 75% of county appropriations go toward the school district. Sheriff sheriffjbailey@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1612 PO Box 971, Union, 29379-0971 Curtiss Hunter Tourism Director curtis.hunter@gmail.com (864) 706-0274 Deborah E. Robertson Treasurer drobertson@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1606 PO Box 163, Union, 29379-0163 Cindy K. Fore Veterans Affairs Officer veterans@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1605 Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, discrimination lawsuits from three deputies, Sheriff's captain overheard deputy chief use racial slur, Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, School resource officers file lawsuit in 2019, All 3 deputies complain about being passed up for promotion, Federal case includes deposition accusing sheriff's official of using racial slur, County attorney and firm earned nearly $92K to defend sheriff's office. Staff Attorney - Tennessee Department of Safety Police Officer, Field Training Officer, Supervisor, Swat - Murfreesboro Police Department . He earned the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers' Officer of the Year and was awarded the Noon Exchange Club Officer of the Year. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. "Its not our money. "Yes, it was shocking," said Harrison, who confirmed to the attorney that he cried while answering deposition questions. The local Circuit Court lawsuit ended with a recent disposed date of Nov. 21, online records show. Certifications: EVO Instructor . Brad Harrison, an SRO supervisor, accusing Preble Acton, a former deputy chief for support services, of using a racial slur in describing Sanders. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue During Ketron's first year as mayor in 2019, he recommended the commissioners also improve employee pay based on a previous study and advised them to be prepared to increase property taxes to help fund the raises. This office manages a $42 million annual budget for both the Sheriffs Office and the Adult Detention Center. Warrants deputies arresting people accused of committing crimes and serving civil and court-ordered documents. Others with the sheriff's office or detention operations working in clerical, information technology, recordsand other administration positions would get what other county government workers are getting: a 13% raise to the pay table and a 1.75%annual step increase if eligible. The county sometimes faced spending at least $8,000 to train each sheriff's deputy for police academy certification training, but the officers sometimes end up leaving for higher paying jobs with other government police forces, Peay said. DNJ reporter Scott Broden talks about a Rutherford County Sheriff's Office lawsuit accusing deputy chief of using racial epithet about officer. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue "After Captain Harrison's testimony and a request for investigation, command did nothing," the lawsuit document stated. 615-904-3107. Death of inmate unresolved: 'His momma needs to know what happened'. Chief Lowery has also received honors as Smyrna Police Department's Officer of the Year, and APCO IT Technician of the Year. JOPHIEL RODRIQUEZ, OF MOORESBORO WAS ARRESTED FOR POSS OF FIREARM BY FELON. "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.
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