POLICE SERVE INDICTMENT FOR SALE & DELIVERY OF NARCOTICS IN DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE

PRESS RELEASE

Monday, November 28, 2016

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 the Crossville Police Department continued its mission to protect our community and families from the dangers of illicit narcotics. Crossville Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served an outstanding Grand Jury indictment on Cumberland Drive resident, 39 year old, Terry J. Manis. 

The indictment, which was served without incident, charged two counts of Sale of Schedule II Narcotic (Oxycodone) in a Drug-Free school zone, two counts of Delivery of Schedule II Narcotic (Oxycodone) in a Drug-Free school zone and possession of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony. These felony charges were presented to the Cumberland County Grand Jury, following in-depth undercover operations, within the City of Crossville.

Manis’ bond was set at $40,000 for the above offenses. Assisting with the operation were Crossville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 13^th Judicial Drug Task Force, and the HIDTA / TBI Drug Task Force.

DRUG RAID LEADS TO RECOVERY OF NARCOTICS AND STOLEN ITEMS

Crossville Police Department Press Release:
August 30, 2016

On Wednesday August 24, 2016, Crossville Narcotics Detective’s long term investigation relating to illegal Narcotics Distribution, led the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of stolen property and illicit narcotics and other evidence related to the crimes, at a 140 Burnett Street apartment 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 illegal narcotics in our community.

140 Burnett St.

With this most recent effort, Illegal Drugs and stolen items were seized, along with other evidence of crimes, during the search warrant service. A local resident, Melanie Savage, who has been under investigation for narcotics and theft crimes, was the target of this operation. Multiple felony charges are pending the outcome of the completed investigation and their presentation to the Cumberland County Grand Jury.

Melanie Savage

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

SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO NARCOTICS AND STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERY

Crossville Police Department Press Release:
August 12, 2016

On Monday August 8, 2016, Crossville Narcotics Detective’s, as members of the 13th Drug Taskforce, long term investigation relating to stolen property and Narcotics Distribution, led the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of stolen property and illicit narcotics at 94 Lakyn Drive, 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 illegal narcotics in our community.

With this most recent effort, Illegal Drugs and approximately $4000 in stolen items were seized during the search warrant service. Four local residents, three of which are currently out on bond for previous narcotics related charges, have been under investigation for narcotics and theft crimes, were the target of this operation. Multiple felony charges are pending the outcome of the completed investigation and their presentation to the Cumberland County Grand Jury.

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

NARCOTICS INDICTMENTS SERVED ON FENTRESS INMATE BRINGING ADDITIONAL FELONY CHARGES

On Wednesday August 3, 2016, Officers with the City of Crossville Police Department served an indictment for the arrest a Fentress County resident, following the actions of The Cumberland County Grand Jury, in which the indictments were handed down for Prescription Drug Fraud (x4 counts) and TennCare Fraud (x2 counts). Crossville Narcotics Detective’s efforts led to the charges being presented to the June 27, 2016 session of the grand jury. With this most recent effort:

Joshua Bertram Clark – 36 years old, who is currently being held at the Fentress County Jail following an arrest for similar crimes in that county, was served with the Cumberland County indictments and, once released from Fentress County, will face an additional $30,000.00 bond in Cumberland County.

This investigation, spanning over 10 months and involving agencies in more than 6 counties in Tennessee, uncovered stolen prescriptions which were forged and passed, using several names at multiple pharmacies, for the receipt of illegal Schedule II narcotics. In addition to the fraudulent/stolen prescriptions, TennCare was also fraudulently used to help purchase some of the prescription narcotics. These latest actions by the Crossville Police Department’s Narcotics Detectives demonstrate the Department’s resolve to eradicate illicit narcotics and protect the families and children of our community.

This information was provided by the Crossville Police Department. 

Crossville Police Serve 3 Grand Jury Indictments including Exploitation of a Minor and Sale of Narcotics

On Monday July 11, 2016, Tuesday July 12, 2016 and Wednesday July 13, 2016 Officers with the City of Crossville Police Department arrested 3 Cumberland County residents, following the actions of The Cumberland County Grand Jury, in which the indictments were handed down for various charges. Crossville Detective’s efforts led to the charges being presented to the June 27, 2016 session of the grand jury. With this most recent effort:

7/11/16 - Mark Anthony Conatser – 46 years old, was charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and is currently being held on $10,000.00 bond.

7/12/16 - Gary T. Welch – 51 years old,was charged with 2 counts of Sale & Delivery of Oxycodone and is currently being held on $20,000.00 bond.

7/13/16 - Ricky Allen Jones – 26 years old,was charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and is currently being held on $10,000.00 bond.

All three men were arrested and taken to the Cumberland County Jail for processing. These latest actions by the Crossville Police Department’s Detectives and Police Officers demonstrate the Department’s resolve to eradicate illicit narcotics and protect the families and children of our community.