Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Add to My HeroesDustin Pedigo
Correctional Officer Justin Pedigo was stabbed and killed by an inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex at 541 Wayne Cotton Morgan Drive in Wartburg.
The suspect was serving a sentence for aggravated assault and attempted voluntary manslaughter. He has been moved to another facility.
Officer Pedigo had served with the Tennessee Department of Correction for 10 months. Survivors include his wife, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender In custody
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