CUMBERLAND DEPUTIES EXECUTE NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION ON SHORT ROAD
On October 20, 2025, Deputy Holden Atkinson and Deputy Charles of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotics investigation at Short Road in Crossville. After the homeowner granted permission to search the residence, Deputy Charles discovered a small plastic baggie containing a white crystal-like substance in the bathroom, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
Three individuals were detained from the bathroom and escorted outside for questioning.
One of them, identified as 48-year-old Reuben Shiloh Pedde, fled on foot toward Cook Road and into a woodline despite verbal commands to stop. Deputy Atkinson pursued Pedde, issued multiple warnings, and ultimately deployed a taser, incapacitating him after two shots. Pedde resisted briefly but was taken into custody without injury and refused medical attention.
He was transported to jail and charged with evading arrest, resisting stop/arrest/search, and an outstanding child support warrant, with a total bond of $8,000 and court dates set for November 24, 2025, and January 7, 2026.
