In the early hours of Monday morning, Newport Police Department Officer Brandon Cassady was arrested and charged with domestic assault and false imprisonment following a domestic dispute at his residence. According to the Manchester Times, Cocke County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a call at 1:21 a.m., where they encountered the complainant alleging that Cassady physically restrained her on a bed, attempted to seize her phone, and prevented her from leaving the bedroom with their two children present.
The woman expressed to officers that she feared for her life, a sentiment captured in an affidavit stating, "Brandon would ‘try and destroy her life now’," as disclosed by WATE. This incident comes with charges of domestic assault and false imprisonment, acting as a grim reminder of the serious nature of domestic violence allegations involving law enforcement officers. Newport Police Chief Scott Lamb has confirmed that Cassady, now suspended without pay, is indeed a member of the police force and that an internal investigation is underway. Bail for Cassady has been set at $8,000 with a specific condition prohibiting any social media posting.
The Newport Police Department, upon learning one of its own was implicated, requested assistance from the CCSO, as noted by WBIR. The NPD distanced itself from the accused officer by immediately suspending him and initiating an internal investigation to further address this incident.
Details remain sparse as the community grapples with the unsettling news of a trusted officer being accused of such transgressions. The narrative unfolds, with law enforcement handling one of their own, setting off ripples of concern about the preservation of justice and protection for all involved. As events progress, more information is expected to become available, shedding further light on this troubling situation.
