CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – An employee with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Friday on charges of harassment and stalking after a short investigation.
On Nov. 29, 2021, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received information on possible stalking and harassment incidents involving an employee, according to a news release from MCSO spokesperson Sandra Brandon.
After an initial review into the information, Deputy Matthew Cox was placed on administrative leave on Dec. 1, 2021, the news release said.
The District Attorney’s Office may seek additional charges of official misconduct, the news release said. Per judge’s order, he is eligible to be released without a bond after a 12-hour hold, the release said.
Cox began working for the Sheriff’s Office in September of 2019 as a school resource officer and in November of 2020, he was transferred to the Warrants Division.
Effective Dec. 3, 2021, Cox is no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Office, Brandon said.