September 25, 2019 in Regional, Top Stories

TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING STAND-OFF IN BLOUNT COUNTY

Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said two people are in custody following a stand-off in Rockford yesterday.

Officers say 37-year-old Jason Finley and 29-year-old Jennifer Cash-Finley, both of Sevierville, are both being held on felony warrants out of Knox, Sevier, and Jefferson counties. Additional Blount County charges are forthcoming on the two.

Deputies responded to a trailer on Beacon Way to the call of shots fired at the residence. When deputies arrived, additional shots were fired from the trailer. Deputies spoke with four bail bondsmen who reported they arrived at the trailer to arrest the Finleys on outstanding felony drug warrants out of Knox, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. As two of the bondsmen began to enter the residence, they reported to deputies that Jennifer Cash-Finley stood up on a bed in the trailer and began firing a pistol at the bondsmen. The bondsmen fled from the trailer and called 911. Sheriff’s deputies attempted to talk the Finleys out of the trailer, but they refused to come out. The Sheriff’s Office SWAT and crisis negotiation teams arrived and began negotiations with the Finleys. After more three hours of negotiations, the Finleys would not come out of the residence. The SWAT team deployed noise flash diversion devices near the trailer, and several minutes later, the Finleys surrendered. Jason Finley received treatment from medics to a cut on his hand. No other injuries were reported.

The U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force also assisted. The Blount County Fire Department staged at the scene to provide assistance.

The Sheriff’s Office Investigations unit is continuing the investigation.

 



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