TN TN - Harvey Briggs, 54, former THP trooper, fired, made concerning statements, Columbia, 1 Oct 2022

[GuyfromCanada]

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A former Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper at the center of a recently-resolved assault case has been reported missing.

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 54-year-old Harvey Briggs.

Briggs was last seen in the Sunnyside area of Columbia on Oct. 1.

Family members told police that Briggs made several “concerning statements” prior to leaving and they have not seen him since.

He is 5’11” and 198 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.

Briggs was last seen driving his black 2015 Ford Fusion with a Tennessee plate: “156 BHBD.”

News of his disappearance comes just days after he was sentenced for an assault in 2020.

In a viral video, Briggs could be seen ripping a mask from the face of a protester near the Tennessee State Capitol on Aug. 10, 2020. The incident occurred during a “peaceful demonstration.”

Paperwork from the case states the Trooper then threw the mask, touching the protestor’s face in the process.

Briggs was a 22-year veteran of THP and was served with a termination notice on Aug. 14, 2020, for “unprofessional conduct.”

On Friday, Briggs was sentenced to supervised probation in connection with this case. He was then last seen by his family on Saturday.

Anyone with information about Briggs’ whereabouts is asked to call the Columbia Police Department at (931) 388-2727 or Maury County Crime Stoppers at (931) 381-4900.

Former THP Trooper reported missing 1 day after being sentenced in assault case

A former Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper at the center of a recently-resolved assault case has been reported missing.

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[swanniee11]

I'm concerned about the "concerned statements" he made prior to missing. He lost his job over 2 yrs ago and recently sentenced to probation. No jail time so I'm not sure if this would be why he is suddenly missing. I would like to know if the statements were about the legal issue or something else. ALL IMO

 

[DocBrew]

I'm concerned about the "concerned statements" he made prior to missing. He lost his job over 2 yrs ago and recently sentenced to probation. No jail time so I'm not sure if this would be why he is suddenly missing. I would like to know if the statements were about the legal issue or something else. ALL IMO

The conviction might interfere in some way with any benefits he had outstanding.

The conviction may also have spawned a 'righteous indignation' response, which for someone who perhaps sees himself as an otherwise moral public servant could lead to existential/nihilistic crises.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

OCT 4

The terms of Briggs’ probation require him to receive permission from his probation officer to leave the county where he lives. Dana McLendon, Briggs’ defense attorney, declined to comment Tuesday.

Ex-trooper from Tennessee missing after sentencing in protester's unmasking

A former Tennessee state trooper has gone missing after he was sentenced for a misdemeanor assault conviction on a charge that he pulled the face mask off a pro

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[shefner]

I'm concerned that Mr. Briggs has been having difficulties over several years:

Ex-Tennessee trooper Harvey Briggs denied ripping mask off of protester; cop, video say otherwise

 

[GuyfromCanada]

OCT 5

Spotted in FL.

Harvey Briggs, 54, was reported missing out of Columbia, Tennessee earlier this week. He was last seen on Oct. 1 in the Sunnyside area.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has since put out an alert about the missing man. On Wednesday, the department posted on Facebook, saying Briggs’ car was found at the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Tuesday.

Briggs was reportedly last seen Tuesday walking east on the beach from that location.

Former THP Trooper reportedly spotted in Florida after going missing; car located near beach

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has since put out an alert about the missing man. On Wednesday, the department posted on Facebook, saying Briggs’ car was found at the bo…

www.wkrn.com

 

[Caring1]

Harvey was added to NamUs today.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[PNW]

OCT 5

Spotted in FL.

Harvey Briggs, 54, was reported missing out of Columbia, Tennessee earlier this week. He was last seen on Oct. 1 in the Sunnyside area.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has since put out an alert about the missing man. On Wednesday, the department posted on Facebook, saying Briggs’ car was found at the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Tuesday.

Briggs was reportedly last seen Tuesday walking east on the beach from that location.

Former THP Trooper reportedly spotted in Florida after going missing; car located near beach

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has since put out an alert about the missing man. On Wednesday, the department posted on Facebook, saying Briggs’ car was found at the bo…

www.wkrn.com

Florida sounds like a place he would go to.