CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Casey Cox
CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Jessie Brooks
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Director Rebecca Farley
JOINT PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2025
STUDENT CHARGED WITH THREATS MADE AGAINST SCHOOL
Crossville, TN – A student at Stone Memorial High School will be charged with making a threat of mass violence following alarming statements made to students on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Several students reported to a teacher that a student made a statement threatening mass violence.
The District Threat Response Team consisting of school officials, members of the Crossville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, and Office of Homeland Security responded to assist in the investigation. The School Threat Assessment Team did a great job containing the situation and obtaining valuable information for the investigation. No weapons were found and no students were ever in any danger.
As a result of the prompt actions taken by school officials and law enforcement, the school was able to continue operations without interruption, avoiding the need for any type of lockdown. The juvenile suspect will be charged under T.C.A. 39-16-517 for making a Threat of Mass Violence on School Property.
The community, students and staff are encouraged to report any suspicious or potentially threatening behavior related to schools or public buildings. We are committed to investigating every threat received to ensure the safety of our schools and all citizens.