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BCSO awarded state re-accreditation

February 5, 2026

Nashville, TN – Sheriff James Lee Berrong is happy to announce the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program has granted…

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Road conditions declining due to overnight snowfall

January 31, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Road conditions throughout Blount County are deteriorating due to the overnight snowfall. Patrol supervisors are reporting…

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Blount County Justice Center closed January 26

January 26, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Due to unchanging road conditions from the overnight snow fall and frigid temperatures, the Blount County…

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Road conditions deteriorating due to overnight snowfall

January 26, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Road conditions throughout Blount County are deteriorating due to the overnight snowfall and the dropping temperatures.…

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Blount County Justice Center delayed opening Monday

January 25, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – The Blount County Justice Center will open at 10 a.m. Monday, January 26, weather permitting, due…

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Inclement weather preparation update

January 21, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Everyone likely knows by now that East Tennessee is in the crosshairs of a major winter…

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Knoxville man charged with attempted murder

January 20, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced that a Knoxville man is in custody after shooting…

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Investigators arrest Lenoir City man on felony warrants

January 2, 2026

Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced that investigators charged a 24-year-old Lenoir City man with…

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BCSO deputy killed in car crash while on duty

December 28, 2025

Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is saddened to announce that BCSO Deputy Justin Mowery was…

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Kentucky man receives 40 year-plus federal prison sentence in online enticement case of Blount County teenager

December 23, 2025

Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is pleased to announce that Nathaniel Covington, 27, of Louisville,…