Operation Mace

LOUDON COUNTY, TN – On April 10, in the afternoon and into the evening, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office partnered with numerous local, state, and federal agencies, bringing together over 70 law enforcement officers, to conduct Operation Multi-Agency County Enforcement Initiative (MACE).

Participating agencies included:
• Loudon County Sheriff’s Office
• 9th Judicial Drug Task Force
• 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
• Lenoir City Police Department
• Loudon Police Department
• Loudon County E-911 Center
• Tennessee Highway Patrol
• Tennessee Highway Patrol CID
• National Guard Counterdrug Unit
• Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force
• Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
• Tennessee Department of Corrections Probation and Parole
• Homeland Security Investigations
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Prevention Alliance of Loudon County / Align 9

Throughout the operation, deputies, officers, agents, detectives, and dispatchers worked together across Loudon County conducting interdiction traffic stops, performing home checks on probationers, parolees, and registered sex offenders, and following up on ongoing drug-related investigations. This unified effort highlights the continued commitment of all involved agencies to protecting our community and enhancing public safety.

Combined Event Totals:
• Traffic Stops: 119
• Searches Conducted: 29+
• Contraband Seizures: 9+
• Citations: 16
• Arrests: 3

Drug Totals (Combined):
• Methamphetamine: 445.44 grams
• Fentanyl: 173.54 grams
• Marijuana: 39 grams and edibles

Firearms Seized:
• 3 Handguns
• 1 Suppressor

“Operations like this highlight what can be accomplished when agencies come together with a shared mission. I am extremely proud of the teamwork displayed by everyone involved and the long hours they continue to put in. Their dedication and commitment to public safety do not go unnoticed, and it is because of their efforts that our community is safer.” Said Sheriff Jimmy Davis.

We would like to thank Walmart of Lenoir City for donating funds to provide drinks and snacks, and the Prevention Alliance of Loudon County for their generous donation of food for those involved in this operation.