Former McMinn County Jail correctional officer indicted by TBI

Credit: MGB

MCMINN, Tenn. (WDEF) – After an investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has indicted a former correctional officer who worked at the McMinn County Jail.

On December 16th, 2024, agents began investigating reports of contraband being introduced into the McMinn County Jail in June 2024.  Investigators presented evidence alleging 22-year-old Harley McCormick was involved.

Last week, a McMinn County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging McCormick with one count of Official Misconduct.

On June 23rd, he turned himself into the McMinn County Jail and was released on an own recognizance bond.

McCormick was employed as a correctional officer with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office and was terminated prior to TBI’s involvement in this case.

The charges and allegations are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.