A Sparta man is facing multiple charges after a confrontation with police on Buchanan Street. Crossville Police responded to the scene after reports of a male walking around and swinging a baseball bat. When Officer Brittany Price made contact with 51-year-old Patrick Whittenburg of Sparta, he allegedly claimed he was going to kill her with the bat. Whittenberg eventually dropped the bat and later admitted to having drugs in his pocket. He was arrested for public intoxication, simple possession, and aggravated assault.
Sparta Man Faces Assault And Drug Charges
Mar 2, 2026 | 7:26 PM