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Man Arrested In Overdose Death Investigation In Bradley County

  • Monday, July 15, 2024

Connaught Eugene Murphy was arrested on Thursday, following a grand jury indictment on charges of second-degree murder, as well as sell and delivery of schedule 2 drugs, stemming from an overdose death investigation conducted by detectives with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office.

Currently, Murphy is being held at the Bradley County Jail on a $125,000 bond pending trial.

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