UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO SEIZURE OF MONEY, DRUGS, MULTIPLE GUNS AND VEHICLES

Press Release:
October 25, 2016

On Monday October 24th, 2016, Crossville Narcotics Detective’s long term investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of $3,580.00 in cash, firearms, vehicles and prescription narcotics in Crossville, TN. Following an in-depth investigation and undercover operations, this action is the latest example of the Crossville Police Department’s resolve to eliminate dangerous and illegal narcotics in our community.

Denny Demetro

With this most recent effort, drugs, $3,580 in cash, 25 firearms, 5 hunting bows and 9 vehicles were seized during the search warrant service. A local resident, 50 year old Denny J. Demetro, 437 Wild Plum Drive, was the subject of an ongoing investigation involving prescription narcotics diversion. The investigation, when completed, will be presented to the Cumberland County Grand Jury, seeking indictments for prosecution.

Some of the contraband seized

Participating in the operation were the Crossville Police Department, 13th Judicial Drug Task Force, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the HIDTA / TBI Drug Task Force.