What in the world is going on at the Knox County Sheriff's Department?
Nine current and former Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees appeared in Knox County Criminal Court for arraignment on serious theft charges. All nine pleaded NOT GUILTY. Former Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Assistant Chief Deputy David Henderson waived their appearance.
In total, 11 individuals face charges including: Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Property over $250,000, Theft of Property over $250,000, and Theft of Services over $60,000.
The charges stem from allegations that over several years (roughly 2010–2018), the group allegedly misused the KCSO Narcotics Unit credit card and seized cash/funds for personal purchases (electronics, hunting gear, etc.) totaling well over $300,000 and allegedly had KCSO resources and on-duty personnel used for personal projects and home work.
Defense attorneys have already filed motions to dismiss the charges, arguing unconstitutional pre-indictment delay, faded memories, and potential prejudice (including a deceased witness mentioned in filings) #news #police
Nine current and former Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees appeared in Knox County Criminal Court for arraignment on serious theft charges. All nine pleaded NOT GUILTY. Former Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Assistant Chief Deputy David Henderson waived their appearance.
In total, 11 individuals face charges including: Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Property over $250,000, Theft of Property over $250,000, and Theft of Services over $60,000.
The charges stem from allegations that over several years (roughly 2010–2018), the group allegedly misused the KCSO Narcotics Unit credit card and seized cash/funds for personal purchases (electronics, hunting gear, etc.) totaling well over $300,000 and allegedly had KCSO resources and on-duty personnel used for personal projects and home work.
Defense attorneys have already filed motions to dismiss the charges, arguing unconstitutional pre-indictment delay, faded memories, and potential prejudice (including a deceased witness mentioned in filings) #news #police
What in the world is going on at the Knox County Sheriff's Department?
Nine current and former Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees appeared in Knox County Criminal Court for arraignment on serious theft charges. All nine pleaded NOT GUILTY. Former Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Assistant Chief Deputy David Henderson waived their appearance.
In total, 11 individuals face charges including: Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Property over $250,000, Theft of Property over $250,000, and Theft of Services over $60,000.
The charges stem from allegations that over several years (roughly 2010–2018), the group allegedly misused the KCSO Narcotics Unit credit card and seized cash/funds for personal purchases (electronics, hunting gear, etc.) totaling well over $300,000 and allegedly had KCSO resources and on-duty personnel used for personal projects and home work.
Defense attorneys have already filed motions to dismiss the charges, arguing unconstitutional pre-indictment delay, faded memories, and potential prejudice (including a deceased witness mentioned in filings) #news #police
