Tag Archives: Cocke County Sheriff’s Office

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County

Posted on November 1, 2024

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning in Cocke County. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say preliminary information indicates deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle, just before 1:00 a.m., being driven by a person known to have an outstanding warrant. TBI…… MORE

Sheriff Identifies Two Killed in Cocke County after Flooding

Posted on September 30, 2024

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Cocke County, TN (WVLT) Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis provided an update on storm damage and deaths Sunday evening. Mathis said the county has suffered two deaths in relation to the flood. Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball later identified those two as Jean and Mike Obrist. During the update, Mathis…… MORE