A Nashville Fire Department employee is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after his arrest last week in Lewis County, where investigators say he exposed himself to a 16-year-old who lived in his household and sent sexually explicit messages. Court paperwork identifies the suspect as 50-year-old Andrew Poole and shows his bond was set at $11,000.
According to WKRN, the documents state Poole was assigned to Nashville Fire Department Station 36 in Old Hickory and that two separate incidents were reported on March 25, 2026. He is charged with felony solicitation of a minor and misdemeanor indecent exposure, and court records indicate a no-contact order with the alleged victim. Poole was arrested in Lewis County and booked with bond set at $11,000, the outlet reports.
An NFD spokesperson told WKRN, "We will not be providing information related to ongoing investigations." The department has not publicly detailed any personnel actions, and records cited in the report list the employee as absent without leave after he missed a Friday shift.
Charges And Court Steps
Poole currently faces felony solicitation of a minor and misdemeanor indecent exposure, while prosecutors in Lewis County will decide whether to pursue additional charges. Court papers require that he have no contact with the alleged victim as the case moves through the system. He is presumed innocent and is entitled to legal counsel as the proceedings advance.
How This Fits Into A Larger Trend
In recent weeks, Middle Tennessee has seen a spate of child-exploitation and solicitation investigations, reflecting heightened attention from local prosecutors and specialized task forces. Earlier this month, a multi-defendant sweep in nearby Sumner County highlighted how frequently these cases are surfacing. Local reporting indicates authorities are increasingly prioritizing such probes given the seriousness of the allegations.
What Authorities Ask Of The Public
Lewis County authorities handled Poole's arrest and say the investigation remains active, encouraging anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Poole remains in custody with bond set at $11,000, and a Lewis County court date has not yet been publicly scheduled. This article will be updated as new filings or official statements become available.
