CROSSVILLE– A Crossville police officer is no longer employed by Crossville or Geraldine following a traffic-stop video circulating on social media.

Crossville Mayor Dino Richards said Officer Harrelson’s employment with the town ended Oct. 26. The Town of Geraldine also confirmed that the officer no longer works for its police department.

According to reports, the officer is Logan Harrelson.

Mayor Condemns Conduct

Richards said Harrelson worked full time for the Crossville Police Department and part time for Geraldine. However, he said Harrelson was on official duty for Geraldine during the incident, even though it occurred in Crossville.

The mayor described the behavior as “unprofessional and unacceptable” and said Crossville would not tolerate it. He also apologized to everyone involved.

Geraldine Issues Separate Statement

Meanwhile, Geraldine officials acknowledged concerns about the video and emphasized their expectations for police personnel.

“We want to make it clear that the conduct displayed in this incident does not reflect the standards or expectations of our department or the Town of Geraldine,” the statement said.

The town also emphasized professionalism, integrity, and accountability. In addition, officials pledged to maintain public trust and serve residents with respect.

Couple Describes Encounter

According to reports, Jackson and Trista Chaviers of Fort Payne said the encounter occurred during a Sunday-night motorcycle ride. They said the stop took place in front of the Crossville Water Board.

Jackson reportedly said the officer questioned the visibility of the motorcycle’s rear tag. He also alleged that another officer handcuffed him twice and pushed him against a wall.

Trista reportedly said she began recording because she felt afraid. The couple also reported filing complaints and requesting body-camera and dash-camera footage.

Earlier Lawsuit Involving Snead

Harrelson also faced an earlier civil lawsuit involving his work as a Snead police officer.

According to a federal court opinion, Patricha Owens sued Harrelson, Assistant Chief Casey Hathcock, and the Town of Snead. She alleged injuries during a 2022 encounter in which officers handcuffed her despite warnings about arm and shoulder problems.

However, on Feb. 19, 2025, U.S. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon dismissed the federal claims with prejudice. The officers received qualified immunity because Owens had not established that the specific constitutional right was clearly established.

The court did not decide whether the officers’ conduct violated the Constitution. It also dismissed the federal claim against Snead, finding insufficient allegations to establish municipal liability.

Meanwhile, the judge returned the remaining state-law claims to state court. The subsequent outcome of those claims has not been independently confirmed.