BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Mowery, 30, died in a car crash while on his patrol shift Sunday afternoon, said Sheriff James Lee Berrong.
“I am heartbroken. This is devastating for his family, his shift-mates, this agency, and our community,” Berrong said. “We appreciate the swift response of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and together we are working to determine how the accident happened. We are also thankful for the response from all of the surrounding law enforcement agencies as well as the offers for assistance from agencies across the state.”
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Mowery previously served as a security officer at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He graduated from BCSO’s regional training academy in October 2020 and was assigned to evening shift as a patrol deputy. In December 2021, he earned a spot on the SWAT team, BCSO said.
“Please pray for Deputy Mowery’s family, and pray for our deputies,” Berrong said…