Man arrested for harassment and threatening judges
Darrell Brackett
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrest Darrell Brackett for making multiple harassing phone calls and threatening multiple judges.
On Monday, June 16, 2025 Investigative Services Detectives responded to the Hamilton County Courthouse for a report of harassing phone calls that threatened multiple judges. They identified the calls were coming from Darrell Brackett.
Throughout the investigation, detectives had a probable cause and obtained warrants to arrest Brackett.
Warrants were charging Brackett with the following:
- (4) Counts of Harassment
- (4) Counts of Aggravated Stalking
- (4) Counts of Terrorism
- (1) Count of Retaliation for Past Actions Against a Judge
On Tuesday, June 17, HCSO Investigative Services Detectives, Criminal Warrants Detectives, and SWAT Team personnel, with the assistance of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, took Brackett into custody at his residence on Poplar Street, NE, in Cleveland, Tennessee.
“My office treats any threat against our citizens or elected officials seriously. For anyone to believe they can intimidate or threaten Hamilton County judges without swift and decisive action from law enforcement is not just reckless—it’s delusional. Let me be clear: You do not threaten a judge in this county and walk away without facing the consequences of those actions. Even if you live in another county, as in this case, we’ll still come get you and make sure you have your day in court,” stated Sheriff Austin Garrett.
Brackett has been transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center and booked on the outstanding warrants.
