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A potential jail escape plan was thwarted over the weekend by Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said.
Deputies discovered information about an escape plan being discussed by inmates and took immediate action, Fitzhugh said in a press release.
The individuals who talked of the plan were identified and placed in segregation, Fitzhugh said. The investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending. As always, any talk along these lines is considered credible,” Fitzhugh said.
Chief Deputy Keith Lowery said the detention center administration verified the escape was not plausible.
Jail Administrator Chris Fly said in a correctional setting, talk of escape is a common occurrence and officials take every threat seriously.
National Telecommunicators Week Apr 12, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS
(MURFREESBORO) April 11-17, 2021 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Rutherford County Sheriffs Office Chief Deputy Keith Lowery said, Join me in thanking our often unseen, and under appreciated, heroes who serve as the first to respond to the call for help.
Our emergency 911 communications professionals are, in many cases, the conduit to provide a lifeline to those in dire need of responders. They are the epitome of multitaskers and can bring calm to chaos.
Lowery concluded, A mere
Thank You will never be enough to convey how incredibly valuable you are, and how much we appreciate the important job that you all do.
Rutherford County Deputies earn life saving awards Feb 03, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS
Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh recognizes four sheriff’s deputies for saving the lives of a 2-month-old infant and another deputy for removing an unconscious driver from inside a burning car. From left are Sheriff Fitzhugh, Deputy David Ashburn, Cpl. Scott Martin, Deputy Caleb Reynolds, Deputy Mark Anderson and Deputy Jimmy Tedder.
Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies who saved the life of a 2-month-old infant allegedly choked by his father earned Life Saving Awards Tuesday from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh.
Another deputy who removed a driver from a burning car also received the Medal of Valor Award from Sheriff Fitzhugh.