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Promotion announced in ranks of LCSO detective division

News, Press Release September 8, 2021 , by
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LOUDON COUNTY, TENN.- Recently Sheriff Tim Guider announced the promotion of a seasoned patrol deputy to the rank of sergeant detective in the ranks of LCSO’s Investigative Team.

FTO/Deputy Austin Parton was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Detective after successfully completing a recent promotional assessment board and interview. That assessment board was made up of detectives from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and the Knoxville Police Department.

Sergeant Parton entered the law enforcement profession by attending and graduating from the East Tennessee Regional Law Enforcement Academy in 2015. In 2016 he was hired by the Etowah Police Department as a Police Officer. In 2017 his career path brought him here to LCSO when he was hired as a patrol deputy. Sergeant Parton served as one of the agency’s FTO’s (field training officers) and has assisted in the professional development of many younger deputies during his assignment on patrol.

In addition to his new duties as a detective, Sergeant Parton is also a very active member of the County’s Dive Rescue and Recovery Team.

Congratulations, Sergeant Parton! We are excited to see you grow into your new role and know that the Sheriff’s Office and our community will greatly benefit from your incredible work ethic!

Two LCSO officers promoted in patrol and detective divisions

Community, Press Release July 26, 2021 , by
LOUDON COUNTY, TENN.- Sheriff Tim Guider announced the promotion of two sheriff’s office employees yesterday at his weekly leadership team meeting.
Deputy Kevin Kirkland has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Detectives Division. Detective Sergeant Kirkland began his career at LCSO in the Corrections Division in 2013 and was promoted to Corrections Corporal in 2015. Kirkland was promoted to the Patrol Division in 2017. Most recently, Sergeant Kirkland was assigned to the School Resource Officer Division at Eaton’s Elementary School. Kirkland is a 2017 graduate of the Knox County Regional Training Academy and holds an Associates Degree in Science from Roane State Community College.
Corporal Chris Jenkins was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Patrol Division. Sergeant Jenkins began his career at LCSO in 2002 in the Corrections Division. In 2003 Jenkins was promoted to the Patrol Division. In 2007, Sergeant Jenkins was selected to serve as a K9 Handler within LCSO’s K9 Unit. And in 2018, Jenkins was promoted to Patrol Corporal. Jenkins is a 2004 graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Sergeant Jenkins will lead and oversee operations of LCSO’s Day Squad.
From Sheriff Tim Guider, Chief Deputy Jimmy Davis, and all of us at LCSO, Congratulations Sergeant Kirkland and Sergeant Jenkins on your well-deserved promotions. We all wish you great success as your journeys in your new roles begin!

Homicide investigation launched after July 29 shooting

News, Press Release July 30, 2020 , by
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LENOIR CITY, TENN. – Wednesday evening officers responded to a shooting call in Northern Loudon County; the incident had turned into an ongoing homicide investigation.
At approximately 6:22 p.m. on Wednesday evening, LCSO Patrol Deputies responded to an address on Ford Road after Loudon County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a man had been shot. Once on the scene, several deputies located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies immediately began rendering life-saving care to the victim.
The victim, later identified as 65-year-old George Harrill, was transported By Priority EMS to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“At this time there have been no charges filed on the individual involved in the incident”, said LCSO Chief Deputy Jimmy Davis.
Officers did arrest a person of interest at the time of the shooting.
“We have interviewed all of the parties and witnesses involved and are still engaged in a very active investigation. Our Criminal Investigations Division is working with our District Attorney’s Office in reference to charges related to this shooting. Once those findings are complete, more information will be available,” said Davis.
“Our condolences go out to Mr. Harrill’s Family as they face the days ahead and deal with this tragedy,” said Sheriff Tim Guider.

Sheriff Guider promotes two LCSO officers

Community, Press Release July 23, 2020 , by
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LOUDON COUNTY, TENNESSEE – Loudon County Sheriff Tim Guider announced the promotion of two LCSO employees at a badge pinning ceremony at the Loudon County Justice Center.
Sergeant Matt Fagiana was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, overseeing LCSO’s 3rd Shift Patrol Squad. Fagiana previously served as Corporal on LCSO’s 2nd Shift Patrol Squad. Sergeant Fagiana started his law enforcement career in 2000 with the Gatlinburg Police Department, graduating from Walter’s State Police Academy in 2001. He is also a 2002 graduate of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Trooper Academy.
Sergeant Fagiana started as a Deputy with Loudon County in 2012 and was promoted to Corporal in 2019. He currently serves as LCSO’s PIO (Public Information Officer). Fagiana is a 1998 graduate of Seymour High School and holds a Bachelors Degree in Emergency Services Administration from Bethel University.
Corporal Lance Anderson was promoted to the rank of Corporal and will be assigned to LCSO’s 2nd Shift Patrol Squad. Corporal Anderson served most recently as the agency’s Senior FTO (Field Training Officer). Anderson started his career in law enforcement in 2008 with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. He is a 2012 graduate of the Walter’s State Police Academy.

Corporal Lance Anderson and Sheriff Tim Guider

Corporal Anderson started his career with LCSO in 2012 where he has served his entire career on 2nd Shift Patrol and is responsible for field training a large number of the agency’s newest deputies. Anderson is a 2005 graduate of Maryville High School and holds an Associates Degree in Public Safety from Walters State Community College and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Bethel University.
Both Fagiana and Anderson were selected after a competitive process that included a review by an external promotional interview board that was made up of Assistant Chiefs from the Anderson County and the Blount County Sheriff’s Offices and a Lieutenant from the Knoxville Police Department.
Interestingly, both Sergeant Fagiana and Corporal Anderson began chasing their law enforcement career interests through participation in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program as teenagers. Fagiana began as an Explorer with the Knoxville Police Department in 1995 while Anderson served as an Explorer with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, getting his start in 2003.

Officers apprehend suspect who fled the scene of car accident

News, Press Release July 2, 2020 , by
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LENOIR CITY, TENNESSEE – LCSO deputies and K9 teams responded to a report of a hit and run crash with injury at the intersection of Martel and Muddy Creek. On scene, deputies learned that the driver had fled from the first scene and continued up Beals Chapel where he then left the roadway and struck a LCUB power pole causing It to break in half at the intersection of Lakeview Road.
Witnesses observed the male flee the scene of the second crash on foot and run into a nearby wood line. K9 teams and Deputies deployed in the area and after a lengthy area search, the suspect was located and apprehended without incident. The suspect was evaluated by Priority EMS and refused treatment.
The suspect was identified as John D. Jones, 35, of Knoxville.

LCSO apprehended the hit and run suspect

The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to both scenes and are handling the crash investigations.
LCUB is on scene at Beals Chapel and Lakeview Road and advising Beals Chapel was shut down for approximately 3-5 hours.
Images are courtesy of LCSO Facebook.

Law enforcement at the scene of the accident.

LCSO Detective Upton says goodbye after 32 years of service

Featured Stories June 22, 2020 , by
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LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. – You always here “it seems just like yesterday” and of course there’s always the “buckle up, time flies”. Either way, for one LCSO Detective, 32 years is in the books.

Today, surrounded by his colleagues, Detective Sergeant Patrick Upton delivered his final “10-7”, also known as “Out of Service”, to Central Dispatch over the radio.

It would take reading a lot of chapters to tell you all that Patrick Upton has accomplished during his career in law enforcement. He’s one of those veterans who can genuinely say “been there, seen that, and yup, done that too”. From a rookie patrolman to overseeing an Investigation Division, his service to his communities has led him to a lot of homes, a lot of scenes and into a lot of hearts of those he’s given assistance to over the years.

And today, Patrick closes over 30 years of chapters and begins his adventure into retirement! And although he’s retiring, Upton already has another chapter to begin writing in the private industry.

Upton began his career with the Sweetwater Police Department, and then had opportunities at both the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens Police Department before becoming a part of LCSO’s Family over 15 years ago. During his tenure with LCSO, Patrick investigated some of Loudon County’s most high profile and memorable cases and is responsible for hundreds, if not thousands, of solved cases.

From all of us at LCSO, We wish you the most amazing future as you sail off into the sunset of retirement. May all your endeavors bring you as much successes as your law enforcement career did. And most importantly, thank you for serving our communities and making them a better, safer, place to live.

Image and video courtesy of LCSO.

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