Touch A Truck at Frazier Elementary and New Union Baptist
This morning, Sheriff John Argo, Chief Deputy Hall, Detective Huskey, Lieutenant Rice, Sgt. Flory, and SRD Moore, along with members of Rhea County Fire, [...]
September 2026
Happy National Police Women’s Day!
Happy National Police Women’s Day! The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize and thank the courageous women who have chosen to serve [...]
Press Release: Agency Assist on Watts Bar Lake September 11, 2026.
Earlier today, Rhea County Sheriff’s Office and Rhea County Emergency Management responded to Watts Bar Lake to assist the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) [...]
9/11 Memorial
Today, Sheriff John Argo and the entire Rhea County Sheriff’s Office pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. [...]
Rhea County Sheriff’s Office Extends Condolences to Knox County
Sheriff John Argo and the entire Rhea County Sheriff’s Office extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and community of Retired Sheriff [...]
Sheriff John Argo Takes Office
Day 1 of many great days ahead. Everyone is sworn in and official. Happy 1st Day, Sheriff Argo!
August 2026
Sheriff Mike Neal Retires after 24 Years
Today, we celebrate the retirement of Sheriff Mike Neal and recognize more than two decades of dedicated service to the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office [...]
March 2025
Severe Weather Preparedness & Permanent Structure Locations March 15, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE Rhea County Emergency Management Date: March 14th, 2025 Severe Weather Preparedness & Permanent Structure Locations Rhea County Emergency Management is actively [...]
Rhea County Sheriff’s Department: Investing in Our Community
The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department is committed to not only protecting but also supporting our community. “Our role goes beyond law enforcement we are dedicated to building a stronger, safer community,” said Sheriff Mike Neal. Law Enforcement Accomplishments [...]
February 2025
Driver Arrested Following Pursuit
On February 22, 2025 Deputy Hannah Bredwell was conducting routine traffic patrol in the North Dayton area when she observed a vehicle traveling at [...]