FENTRESS COUNTY, TN (WOKI) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the Fentress County Sheriff and a former detective.
In April, at the request of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Sheriff Michael A. Reagon (DOB: 06/14/67) and former Fentress County Detective Jerry Lynn Mifflin (DOB:11/02/71). During the course of the investigation, agents learned that in December 2024, Jerry Mifflin, at Sheriff Reagon’s direction, fraudulently completed mandatory in-service training courses on the sheriff’s behalf to keep him in compliance with the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. The fraudulently obtained P.O.S.T. training credits also made Reagon eligible for a salary supplement.
On November 20th, the Fentress County Grand Jury returned indictments charging both Michael Reagon and Jerry Mifflin with one count of Tampering with Government Records. Mifflin turned himself in and was booked into the Fentress County Jail on a $10,000 bond. Reagon was also booked into the Fentress County Jail and released on his own recognizance.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.
Chief Deputy Hunter Fowler released a statement on Facebook Thursday explaining the situation and saying the office would continue to run.
Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation executed an indictment involving Sheriff Michael “Bigfoot” Reagan. Following the legal process, he was booked into the Fentress County Sheriff’s Justice Center in accordance with standard procedure.
I want to assure our citizens, that this agency will continue to function at the highest professional standards. Our patrol operations, investigations, emergency response, corrections, and public safety services will all proceed as normal. The safety and stability of Fentress County remains our top priority.
Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and service to you all remains unchanged. We ask for patience and trust as we move forward and continue working to protect and serve the people of Fentress County.
