CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Casey Cox
CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jessie Brooks
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Director Rebecca Farley
JOINT PRESS RELEASE
September 30, 2026
STUDENT CHARGED WITH THREATS MADE AGAINST SCHOOL
Crossville, TN – A student at Cumberland County High School was charged with making a threat of mass violence following alarming statements made to school officials & law enforcement on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The District Threat Response Team, consisting of members of the Crossville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Office of Safety & Homeland Security, and school officials, responded to assist in the investigation. The School Threat Assessment Team did a great job containing the situation and obtaining valuable information for the investigation. No weapons were found and no students were ever in any danger.
As a result of the prompt actions taken by school officials and law enforcement, the school was able to continue operations without interruption, avoiding the need for any type of lockdown. The juvenile suspect has been charged under T.C.A. 39-16-517 for making a Threat of Mass Violence on School Property.
The community, students and staff are encouraged to report any suspicious or potentially threatening behavior related to schools or public buildings. We are committed to investigating every threat received to ensure the safety of our schools and all citizens.