Cumberland on Patrol

Several different law enforcement agencies have been tasked with patrolling the Cumberland River Valley. The Virginia State Police, the Richmond Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia Department of Corrections all have a vested interest in keeping the area safe. Each agency has a different approach to the task, and each has its own challenges. Some have more resources than others, and there are times when one officer has to work alone. These challenges can be both exciting and frustrating.

Motorcycles

During the past year, 10 people were killed and 132 were injured in motorcycle crashes in Cumberland County. Among these fatalities, eight were not wearing helmets.

The first Tennessee Highway Patrol member to die in the line of duty was Trooper Charles Hash. He was 32 years old and died at a Memphis hospital eight days after the accident. His family organized a funeral for him at the Walnut Street Church of Christ.

UTPD officers are often called upon to attend special events, parades, and other functions. They also operate patrol motorcycle units. These units are manned by certified police motorcycle operators.

The motorcycle units are also used for recruiting purposes. In addition, they are used to patrol greenways and other areas near UT. They can also be used for undercover operations. They are supervised by Lieutenant Andrew Tichnell.

Mugshots

Several local and state agencies maintain Cumberland County Mugshots. These are photos taken at the time of an arrest. They are organized in what is known as a “mug book.”

The aforementioned mug shot was used to make the following adage true. The “Alphonse Bertillon” standardized the process in 1888. The aforementioned mug shot is a must-have when attempting to identify a potential criminal.

The aforementioned mug shot is also the most important part of a criminal arrest. Aside from the aforementioned mug shot, the following must-haves will help you get the job done: A valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, a recent photograph, a valid insurance policy, and a clean criminal background.

The aforementioned mug shot has a small print. You will have to read the instructions to see what is in it for you.

Arrests

Various Cumberland on patrol arrests were made over the weekend. Some of the more noteworthy events were the arrests of Dakotah Tanyon Corbin, Timothy Allen Revels, and Brent Bittner. They were all charged with some form of crime. Some of the more significant arrests were made during a multi-state investigation.

The best example of a multi-state investigation is the arrest of Brent Bittner, who was arrested after a sexually explicit conversation with a minor. He was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance. He was charged with Fail to Appear and Fail to Send Child to School.

A similar story was told by the arrest of Zachary Jordan Crawford, who was found with an “AK-47-style” airsoft gun. He was also found to be in possession of five arrest warrants, including one for possession of a firearm.

Deaths

During the past 115 years, only one officer of the Cumberland Police Department has died while on duty. The officer was Patrolman August Baker. He was killed while on patrol in the canal wharf area. He died at 3:30 a.m. on October 5, 1907. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Patrolman Baker died from his injuries throughout the day.

Another officer who died while on duty was Trooper James Petteys. He was assigned to Troop C, 7th Squadron, 17 Cavalry Regiment. He was killed when the Cobra Gunship was shot down in 1969.

Another officer who died while on duty is Trooper John Madden. He was injured while on motorcycle patrol in Cumberland County on March 1, 1929. He died of his injuries at Bridgeton Hospital. He was also assigned to Troop “A”, Deerfield.