Sheriff Eric Watson statement on charges being dropped

CLEVELAND, Tennessee – (WDEF) While Sheriff Eric Watson will not speak directly to the media today about charges being dropped against him, he did issue this statement.

“I am so thankful for the words of support and encouragement for the last 18 months, when I had to face the allegations and accusations that was made against me. I have maintained my faith in the judicial system to prove my innocence.
It is the utmost importance to me that Bradley County residents know that employees at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office have consistently provided this community great law-enforcement services throughout this ordeal.”

The Sheriff says he will hold a press conference tomorrow morning.