Hamblen County Corrections Officer Accused of Assaulting Inmate, TBI Says

TBI officials confirming Friday an officer was under investigation, and that the investigation was ongoing. (Courtesy: TBI)

Hamblen County Corrections Officer Accused of Assaulting Inmate, TBI Says

Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following allegations of a Hamblen County corrections officer assaulting an inmate.

TBI officials confirming Friday the alleged incident happened in February but did not provide any details about the allegations or the officer as the investigation is active and ongoing.

The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office has not provided a statement, referring all questions to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

TBI officials confirming Friday an officer was under investigation, and that the investigation was ongoing. (Courtesy: TBI)

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