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Bradley County constable pleads guilty

From the Cleveland Daily Banner… Grant Bromley reports: Former Bradley County 6th District constable, Timothy Colbaugh Jr., pleaded guilty on o

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

Grant Bromley reports: Former Bradley County 6th District constable, Timothy Colbaugh Jr., pleaded guilty on one charge of official misconduct during a hearing held in the Bradley County Criminal Court on Wednesday morning, Oct. 5.

The indictment states the incident  occurred May 29 to 30, 2020, and says, “Bradley County constable, did intentionally or knowingly commit an act relating to the servant’s office or employment that constitutes an unauthorized exercise of official power with the intent to harm [victim] and/or benefit [another individual].”

Colbaugh resigned from his duties as constable on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

In an agreement with the state of Tennessee, Colbaugh will serve a one-year sentence on probation, with no fine.