Dyer County, Tenn.–Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box has strongly condemned the indictment of six officers from West Tennessee.
As was reported Monday, six West Tennessee law enforcement officers are facing a set of charges following an investigation by TBI Special Agents after allegations of excessive force.
At the request of the 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding allegations of excessive force during an arrest that occurred on October 19, 2024.
During the course of the investigation, agents learned that an officer with the Mason Police Department initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle matching the description of a subject wanted out of Shelby County. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Deputies with multiple agencies joined the pursuit. The subject led law enforcement through three counties before crashing on Highway 51 in Dyer County.
On February 10th, the Dyer County Grand Jury returned indictments charging six law enforcement officers with charges ranging from official misconduct, official oppression, assault, and tampering with evidence.
The following is Sheriff Box’ statement:
STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF JEFF BOX
DYERSBURG, TN – I am saddened today by the indictment of six officers who heroically assisted my deputies in the capture of a man who had just murdered his ex-girlfriend in broad daylight in Shelby County.
These officers are good men and tonight they are suffering with their families for in the line of duty actions. We appreciate them coming into Dyer County because our deputies needed their help capturing a suspect who made a 911 call threatening to kill again with the gun he still had in his possession.
We are awaiting additional evidence from these investigative agencies – as we have received nothing thus far.
Thank you for standing with those who courageously do this job – these officers are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.
As a county, I call on all of us to remember the life of Ellie Young. Please keep everyone involved in your prayers.