Suspect arrested after attempted vehicle theft at Bradley County golf course

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BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A quick response from Bradley County deputies led to the arrest of a suspect following a series of suspicious events at a local golf course.

Deputies from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to the course’s maintenance facility after security footage showed two individuals acting suspiciously near dumpsters.

Upon arrival, deputies spotted a man, later identified as Jeffrey Swallows, reaching into the trunk of a white Kia.

Swallows fled on foot when he noticed deputies, prompting a perimeter to be set up, along with a K9 search and drone deployment.

Shortly after, deputies were alerted that Swallows had returned to the golf course and was involved in an altercation in the parking lot.

He attempted to enter a white GMC truck before golf course employees detained him until deputies arrived.

Swallows admitted he tried to enter the truck to evade capture.

Investigators later determined the white Kia and its license plate were improperly registered but not reported stolen.

Additional evidence was collected at the scene.

Swallows is bring charged with Burglary, Auto Burglary, and Resisting Arrest.

He was later booked into the Bradley County Jail.