The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area of Holly Drive in reference to a report of a person shot. Detectives were assisted on scene by agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). There was no threat to the community, and the incident …
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to take aggressive action against illegal drug trafficking in the county. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Big Springs Gap Road area. During the encounter, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, a …
On October 9, 2025, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at the Pikeville Townhouses in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The search warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, detectives recovered suspected Fentanyl, Percocet, and Hydrocodone, along with U.S. currency, drug …
Detectives and Deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Brockdell Community, uncovering a drug operation that included methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription narcotics, and evidence consistent with the sale and distribution of illegal substances. The search warrant was the result of a narcotics investigation and reflects the Sheriff’s …
Last week, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the Sunoco gas station in Pikeville. This action comes after the Sheriff’s Office received multiple complaints regarding illegal tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products obtained by local students. The Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force assisted on scene with testing of multiple THC products inside the store. …
The Pikeville Police Department is alerting everyone about a potential scam involving the Bledsoe County Fair. Please be aware that they will NEVER sell tickets, vendor spots, or other items online. The Bledsoe County Fair in Tennessee will NEVER request your credit card information. If you win any giveaways or need to make payment for …
Police in Bledsoe County are searching for a man who allegedly shot David Angel, 58, on Saturday, May 31. Police in Pikeville say they believe Michael S. Simmons, 45, of Pikeville, is responsible for shooting Angel at the former Midnite Oil gas station north of Pikeville on US Highway 127. If you have information that …
At 12:35 Thursday afternoon, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a mutual aid request from the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department regarding a structure fire on College Station Mountain Road. Nine Mile VFD, Bledsoe County Rescue, and the Bledsoe Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene. The home was a total loss, and there were …
Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris recently informed the public of a recent scam in the area. If you receive a phone call from someone identifying themselves as the Sheriff, a Deputy, or an Employee of the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department, DO NOT PAY them any money over the phone. Scammers often try to rush and push …
Late Wednesday evening, May 15th, The Butter Dish was burglarized in Pikeville. Then on Saturday evening, May 18th, an attempted burglary was reported. If anyone has any information regarding this burglary, please contact the Pikeville Police Department via phone at 423-447-2585, email at DavidDeckerPPD@Bledsoe.net or complete the Tip Sheet located on our website (https://pikevilletn.com/police/).
