Greene County TN Criminal Investigations Department

10/01/2026

Update: 10-04-26: the juvenile was located

RUNAWAY/MISSING JUVENILE

14 yr old Lanie Tiner was reported missing from her home on Whitehouse Rd. She left sometime overnight on Monday, Sept. 28.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Walters at 423-798-1800. If you know of her location, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency.

09/22/2026

Greene County has been hit hard in recent weeks with thefts of copper line from Brightspeed Cable. Reported thefts have occurred all across Greene County to include North Greene, Fall Branch, Chuckey, Limestone and Caney Branch. There have also been numerous
reports filed with neighboring counties as well. Someone is removing the copper from the communication cable for the purpose of selling it at recycling facilities. In most cases this is happening in the late night or early morning hours. If you see someone working around cable
lines during these times please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at (423) 798-1800 and press 1 for dispatch or call the non-emergency number for 911 at (423) 638-8663. If you have any information concerning these thefts please contact Detective Sergeant Robert Livingston at (423) 798-1800 Ext 1515

09/06/2026

UPDATE: Atreus Bird, the subject of a , has been found safe in Greene County.

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EARLIER POST:

: We need your help to find Atreus Johann Bird, who is missing from Greene County.

The 2-year-old is 3', 30 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes, last seen in the area of Hilldale Road in Midway wearing Olaf pajama pants and no shirt or shoes.

Atreus Bird has a known medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot him? Call the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at (423) 798-1800 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

08/06/2026

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is seeking the publics help in locating a stolen 2023 Suzuki GSR750. The bike is black with grey stickers and green under glow. It was stolen over night 7/31/26 in the Gilbreath community. If you have information please contact Detective Brandon Baskette at 423-798-1800 EXT. 1519

07/13/2026

NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) provides "red flags" in online enticement at https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/onlineenticement

The most common tactics used to entice children include:

•Engaging in sexual conversation/role-playing as a grooming method, rather than a goal.
•Asking the child for sexually explicit images of themselves or mutually sharing images.
•Developing a rapport through compliments, discussing shared interests or “liking” their online post, also known as grooming.
•Sending or offering sexually explicit images of themselves.
•Pretending to be younger.
•Offering an incentive such as a gift card, alcohol, drugs, lodging, transportation or food.

Learn about the various forms of online exploitation that children and adults alike may be susceptible to.

07/06/2026

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
We need your help in identifying this female that was at a residence on Afton Rd on 06-30-26. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Capt. Davis or Det. Sgt. Tweed at 423-798-1800.

06/09/2026

This Husqvarna riding mowing was located near the 3000 block of Blue Springs Pkwy and no owner could be located. If this mower belongs to you please contact Det. Billy Walters at 423-798-1800 Ext.1547.

06/08/2026

UPCOMING ONLINE TRAINING FOR PARENTS
JUNE 23

Is this training for you?
Learning Objectives:
*Understand how games have evolved and why they may benefit offenders interested in communicating with children.
*Recognize red flags in online gaming behavior, including suspicious communication, requests for personal information, and attempts to move conversations off platform.
*Implement practical tools at home to support safe gaming, such as setting up parental controls, adjusting privacy settings, and establishing screen time limits.

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

05/12/2026

UPDATE 05-12 at 12:43 PM : Law enforcement has made contact with Taylor without incident. Thanks to all who shared the info.

**PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE REQUESTED**MISSING PERSON**POTENTIALLY SUICIDAL**

The GCSD is searching for 41 yr old Brandon Taylor. He left his Asheville Hwy home yesterday (05-11-26 around 3pm) in his 2014 black Silverado truck, TN tag 826BMYS, after making statements that were self-harm in nature. He reportedly had a hunting r***e with him when he left the home. He was seen on West Allens Bridge Rd yesterday around 7:30 pm but left before officers could make contact with him.

The GCSD is asking for anyone that has contact with him or sees him or the truck to contact 911 immediately.

04/14/2026

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating this 2022 Coleman Ut400. It was stolen from the Rheatown area from 4/11 into 4/12. If you have any information please contact Det. Nakia Tweed at 423-798-1800 ext. 1517.