Man fires shots at drones assisting deputies in resolving mental health crisis

UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individual who shot at the drones as 47-year-old John David Possien.

Possien is being held at the Bradley County Jail without bond.

Possien is facing the following charges:

  • Felony Reckless Endangerment
  • Vandalism Over $1,000
  • Two Counts of Assault on a First Responder

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded to a home near Urbane Road to assist in a mental health crisis that led to shots being fired, on November 17, 2025…

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