Press Release - The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports on Monday of car burglaries on the south end of the county. All o
Press Release – The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports on Monday of car burglaries on the south end of the county. All of the vehicles that were entered were unlocked. Wallets containing bank cards were stolen during these burglaries and the photos enclosed are of the cards being used a short time later. Authorities said, “If you have any information on these crimes contact the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office at 423 728-7336. A reward of up to $500 has been offered for the arrest of those involved in the thefts.” Sheriff Eric Watson said, “We want to put these thieves in jail as quickly as possible. Also, please remember to lock your vehicle at all times, and place expensive items out of sight.” Press Release- Police are investigating the theft of several items from a business on Harris Creek Road here in Cleveland. The business’ owner, Doug Mathews, said items taken included a .38-caliber pistol, .22-caliber Springfield rifle, a yellow Suzuki motorcycle, a Honda generator and a Kobalt tool set. Eight chrome 22-inch rims and a horse saddle and bridle also were taken, according to a news release from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are closely following leads in the case and the assistance of citizens is sought. A reward of up to $500 has been offered for information that leads to arrests in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the BCSO tip line at 423-728-7336. All information will be kept confidential. The Cleveland Daily Banner– The Cleveland Board of Education worked through a long meeting Monday evening, eventually approving a conceptual design from architect Brian Templeton for a new elementary school on Georgetown Road, at an estimated cost of $15,666,180. Available funding continues to be a huge roadblock for the new school. Templeton, of Upland Design Group in Middle Tennessee, provided school board members with estimates and schematics. He also had renderings of how the new school will look from the outside. School space in the design approved (for an enrollment of 520 students) is 95,784 square feet for the building and site amenities. The Times Free Press and Paul Leach report- CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Cleveland Utilities should complete the conversion of about 30,000 manual water meters to new wireless “smart meters” by next summer. Phase One of the project, which called for the conversion of over 14,000 meters, is nearly complete and will eliminate at least 20 manual reading routes. On Monday, the utility board voted 5-0 to spend $2.2 million to buy approximately 16,000 automated meters and transmitters, officially launching the second phase of the conversion project. Like the first phase of the meter conversion project, the second phase meter conversions will be funded through a $2.5 million loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, said engineer Phillip Luce. The second phase of the conversion project will encompass water customers living outside of the city boundaries, and is expected to take a little longer due to the residences being more spread out, said Luce. The wireless meters increase the water division’s efficiency and also allow for early warning of customer problems, said utility officials.
