TBI: Crossville Police Department Detective Charged with Assault

Crossville Police Department detective charged with assault, TBI says. (Frankly Media)

TBI: Crossville Police Department Detective Charged with Assault

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) A detective with the Crossville Police Department is indicted on an assault charge following an investigation.

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say special agents were asked to investigate an allegation that Detective Tyrel Lorenz assaulted a man after a criminal interview on June 3.

TBI says the investigation found that Lorenz used physical force while arresting the man who was then taken to a local hospital, treated and released.

Lorenz turned himself in Monday, August 5 at the Cumberland County Jail following his indictment on one count of assault; he has since been released pending his next court date.

Crossville Police Department detective charged with assault, TBI says. (Frankly Media)