Sgt. Seth Isbell, a Franklin County deputy accused of shooting and killing an Estill Springs man on July 27 has been cleared of any wrong doing and has returned to work.
Isbell shot Michael Adams at a residence on Circle Drive in Estill Springs.
According to Franklin County Sheriff Sgt. Chris Guess, Isbell was cleared of any wrong doing and has returned to work. The shooting was investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the results of the investigation were then turned over to Franklin County District Attorney Mike Taylor for his review.
Adams of Pleasant Grove who was wanted by authorities.
Adams had recently been charged with aggravated rape. Arrangements were made for Adams to plead guilty and accept a 10 year prison sentence.
However, when he was scheduled to go before a judge, he failed to appear. The felony bench warrant was issued for Adams following the no-show.
Isbell was placed on administrative leave with pay until the investigation was completed.
Deputy Cleared in Shooting Death in Franklin County
