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Robert Mark Price
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Rogersville man caught allegedly dumping raw sewage for second time

Around 4 p.m. Saturday, multiple agencies including the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation responded to a field on Spruce Pine Road in a rural area of western Hawkins County on an anonymous tip that Robert Price of Price Septic Service was dumping sewage illegally.

Apr 16, 2019 at 12:43 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, shown here talking to law enforcement leaders, noted Congress hasn't done its job to secure the southern border.
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

What does law enforcement worry about?

KINGSPORT — New officer recruitment and increasing gang activity were among the top concerns expressed to U.S. Rep. Phil Roe during a law enforcement roundtable discussion on Monday.

Apr 16, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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Scam Alert

Hawkins woman bilked out of $7,300 in Publishers Clearing House scam

The 67-year-old Church Hill woman told the HCSO she received a call on April 1 from someone claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH) to inform her she'd won the $550,000 prize, but she had to pay a transaction fee.

Apr 13, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Jessee Dalton Carey
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Burglary suspect nabbed wearing elderly woman's pink yoga pants

A Hawkins County man who was spotted by police Saturday walking down the road in lady's pink yoga pants, cowboy boots, and a lady's sweater allegedly admitted he'd burgled an elderly woman's home to get dry clothes.

Apr 9, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Charles Joshua Porter
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Virginia man faces two counts of endangerment for allegedly dragging pregnant ex

"The complainant is 20 weeks pregnant and is in fear that if this situation continues to escalate she may lose the child. " — HCSO Deputy Michael Allen

Apr 5, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Kenneth Allen Housewright
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins driver accused of intentionally ramming bicyclist into ditch

Witnesses told the HCSO that a maroon 2013 Chevy Silverado driven by 61-year-old Kenneth Allen Housewright pulled beside Christopher Hunnisett and swerved right, colliding with the bicycle and sending Hunnisett into the ditch.

Mar 27, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Bobby Hampton Leaver and Travis Robert Leaver
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

'Messed up' man's statement leads to marijuana charges against him, son

A Hawkins County man “staggering” along Route 66-N Thursday was only facing arrest for public intoxication until he reportedly admitted that he and his son were growing marijuana at their home.

Mar 27, 2019 at 10:27 AM
Danny Wayne Birchfield
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Five Taser bursts needed to subdue pajama-clad man swinging hammers

It took two men and a total of five blasts from a taser to subdue a Rogersville man who was walking on E. Main Street Monday morning in his pajamas, carrying a claw hammer in each hand, and knocking on doors.

Mar 21, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Joseph Keith Ford
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Juveniles claim Hawkins man offered them $50 each to steal 4-wheeler

Both juveniles reportedly gave a written statement that Joseph Keith Ford let them use his vehicle to steal the 4-wheeler, and and offered them $50 each to commit the theft and bring the 4-wheeler to him.

Mar 19, 2019 at 9:45 PM
Jeremiah Jesse Burton
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins man charged with stalking after 100 phone calls in two hours

While Deputy Hunter Lamon was taking a statement from the woman, Jeremiah Burton allegedly called again and Lamon witnessed her tell Burton, "she did not want to speak to him and to leave her alone" — after which he called 20 more times.

Mar 19, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Christopher Cross and Brandon Crabtree were both charged with meth trafficking over the past week as a result of separate, unrelated traffic stops.
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

HCSO charges two with meth trafficking, seizes 39 grams in separate traffic stops

At the time of his arrest Tuesday Brandon Crabtree was free on $25,000 bond on similar charges including meth trafficking, possession of meth while driving, and driving on a revoked license stemming from a Sept. 4, 2018 arrest.

Mar 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Lloyd Wesley Denim
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Parking lot police pursuit ends with crash into Hawkins Health Department wall

A Sneedville man who allegedly led police on a chase through several parking lots along Park Boulevard early Monday morning before crashing into the Health Department building is facing multiple charges.

Mar 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Wesley Austin Hardee
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Gunfire during domestic dispute lands Hawkins man in jail

Wesly Austin Hardee allegedly admitted to shooting a single round into a couch in the backyard to scare his step-father. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of reckless endangerment.

Mar 12, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Banks save Hawkins woman from scam by refusing to cash bogus check

The victim attempted to cash the check at her own bank, and was told it was a fake. She then attempted to cash it at a second bank, and was again told it was a fake.

Mar 11, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Cherokee principal Thomas Floyd said Tuesday's officer appreciation breakfast is an opportunity to say thanks to local law enforcement and show appreciation for everything they do in the community, a sentiment that needs to be expressed now more than ever. Officers had their choice of a variety of biscuits, gravy, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee, breakfast burritos, and pizza. A doggy bag was sent back to the HCSO and jail for the officers who weren’t able to attend.
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law enforcement appreciation

Cherokee High hosts annual police appreciation breakfast

"I hope they see that we want to honor their service, they see and feel our heartfelt thanks for what they do. Schools now more than ever are hand-in-hand with law enforcement.” — CHE principal Thomas Floyd

Mar 6, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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