Category: Press Releases

Homicide-Suicide

Springfield, TN (September 29th, 2020, approximately 1:00pm) The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the homicide of Sherry Green (62 years old) and Joseph Matthew Green (74 years old), and the suicide of Joseph Scott Green (51 years old) at a residence on Green Rd in Springfield, TN. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office initially […]

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Homicide – Elderly Neglect

Adams, TN (May 29th, 2020, approximately 10:45am) An investigation into the death of 62 year old Floyd Dean “Dena” Swift in Adams, TN by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Eulah Faye Gerecht (DOB 3/10/1947) for First Degree Murder, Aggravated Neglect Elderly x2, and Tenn Care Fraud. Autopsy results received […]

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Jury Duty Scam

Springfield, TN, January 31, 2020– The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam that is impacting our community. Callers are telling the victim they have jury duty and are demanding the victims to provide personal information over the phone. The victims are then threatened with arrest unless they provide their address […]

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Suspect Arrested in Recent Robberies

Springfield, TN (January 21, 2020, approximately 5:20pm) – A search warrant conducted by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department has led to the arrest of John Kyler Ray Osborne (DOB 10/23/1996) for the robberies of Advanced Auto Parts and a Dollar General Store in Springfield, TN. The arrest stems from an initiated […]

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Trailer Theft Tips

Robertson County, TN (October 29th, 2019) During this time of year, law enforcement usually sees an increase in the number of utility type trailers and car haulers stolen. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of a few tips that could help prevent and deter future trailer thefts. Write down […]

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Captain P.R. West Announces Retirement

Springfield, TN (September 24th, 2019) Captain P.R. West has announced his retirement as Administrative Division Commander for the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. Captain West has served in Law Enforcement for over 45 years. His Law Enforcement service includes serving for the Greenbrier Police Department, Springfield Police Department, and the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. He started […]

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Stolen Property Returned with SmartWater CSI

Robertson County, TN (August 28th, 2019) An investigation by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office has led to warrants being issued on suspect, Christopher Scott Thomas (DOB 11/15/1971), for the theft of chainsaws using SmartWater CSI technology. On July 9th, 2019, investigators received a report of two stolen chainsaws. The owner advised that the chainsaws were […]

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Facility Training Officer of the Year Award

Springfield, TN (August 6th, 2019) – The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce that Sergeant Patrick Traughber was named Facility Training Officer of the year for 2019 at the Tennessee Corrections Institute Annual Conference this week. In the past 7 years, the State has awarded the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office FTO of the […]

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Seizure of Illegal Narcotics and Firearms

Springfield, TN (July 23rd, 2019, approximately 2:00pm) – A traffic stop by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Garrett Lynn Rains Jr. (DOB 3/13/1992) for Possession of Schedule I Drug for Resale, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Failure to Appear. On July 23rd, […]

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Runaway Juvenile

Springfield, TN (July 9th, 2019) The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office would like your help finding a runaway juvenile named Miranda Webb, age 17, who was last seen in the area of Pizza Hut in Springfield, TN on 6/12/2019. The juvenile was last seen wearing a black flower print shirt, tan or light pink shorts, and […]

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