Sevier County officials are currently investigating a crash involving two off-duty police officers, which took place on November 29 at approximately 2:30 a.m. along Bent Road. According to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), preliminary evidence suggests alcohol may have been a factor in the incident. The two sheriff's deputies performed their duties with great attention to detail and professionalism, ensuring that all evidence was preserved during the on-scene investigation, as reported by WBIR.
While recovering from their injuries at the LeConte Medical Center, the officers, identified by the Sevierville Police as SPD Officer Alex Brots and Sergeant Alan Williams, are on medical leave, both placed due to their non-life-threatening injuries. In possession of a warrant, deputies took a blood sample from Brots to ascertain his blood alcohol content. Although no one is currently facing criminal charges, outcomes could change, pending the toxicology results. This was according to a statement obtained by WATE.
Amidst circulating rumors and discourse on social media about the crash, Sheriff Michael R. Hodges Jr. took to the internet to clarify the situation. “Some authors on social media choose to circulate misleading information, unverified claims, and even blatant lies," he said. The sheriff affirmed that the investigation is conducted in compliance with policy, aligning with laws and procedures applied to all such cases, as documented by WVLT.
The Sevierville Police Department has announced an internal investigation that is forthcoming, which is pending the toxicology reports for Brots, according to a statement obtained by WATE. As the community waits for the results, the implications of which are said to dictate the direction of potential criminal charges, Sheriff Hodges has called for patience, reiterating a commitment to ethical service. The evidence, as well as Tennessee Law, will guide any subsequent charges, Sheriff Hodges mentioned in a post shared on social media.
