Bradley County Sheriff announces new Chief Deputy

John Stone is a 25 year veteran of the department and SWAT Commander

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Sheriff in Bradley County has named a new Chief Deputy.

Sheriff Steve Lawson is promoting 25 year veteran John Stone for the post.

Stone started as a deputy, became a detective and headed up the Criminal Investigations Division.

He is also the SWAT Team Commander after being a member for 22 years.

He takes over as Chief Deputy on Thursday.