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Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson, seated bottom, and Chief Deputy Tony Allen, standing far right, appealed to the county commission's Budget Committee Tuesday to return funding in the proposed 2020-21 county budget to cover a requested 7.5 percent across the board pay increase for his staff. The committee took no action Tuesday on Lawson's request.
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Hawkins County Commission

Hawkins budget with $752K deficit ready for review by full county commission

Hawkins County commissioners finalized the second draft of the proposed 2020-21 fiscal year budget Tuesday, which shows a $752,374 deficit, although county finance director Eric Buchanan told commissioners the reality isn't nearly as bad as that sounds.

Jul 8, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Burgess Dwayne Murrell
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins Police Blotter: Man allegedly attacked deputy twice with broken glass

A Hawkins County man who allegedly attacked a sheriff's deputy twice with broken glass early Sunday morning is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on an officer and resisting arrest.

Jul 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Top: Robert Logan Williams, Jason Nathaniel Andrews, and Sara Elizabeth Palmer. Bottom: Cameron Drake Condra and Brettnee Leigh Anne Hardee.
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Five charged in beating that left Hawkins man's skull fractured

Five defendants who allegedly entered a Hawkins County man's garage in March and either participated in, videoed, or watched a beating that fractured the victim's skull, are scheduled to appear in Hawkins County Sessions Court Monday.

Jul 4, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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Scam Alert

Hawkins police hit with rash of new scam reports in June

There have been several new scams reported in Hawkins County in recent weeks including a Church Hill mother who was notified by telephone Tuesday that her son had won “MAG-A-Million” sweepstakes.

Jul 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Dylan Wade Conkin
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Hawkins County Grand Jury

Piney Flats man indicted for allegedly having three ounces of 'ice'

A Piny Flats an who was allegedly found by police last year with three ounces of the potent “Ice” form of meth after hitching a ride to a Church Hill gas station was indicted earlier this month for  possession of meth with intent to deliver. 

Jun 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Jody Lee Horner
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins Police Blotter: Shoplifting suspect allegedly admits to meth lab operation

A shoplifting suspect who was being detained at the Rogersville Walmart last week allegedly admitted to operating a meth manufacturing operation after it was revealed he'd been purchasing meth lab components from the store earlier in the day.

Jun 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Rebecca Jean Armstrong and Banner Gale Skeen
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins couple accused in felony elder abuse case released on bond

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), only one in 14 cases of elder abuse comes to the attention of authorities, but thanks to a request for a welfare check in Hawkins County, an elderly woman was rescued from filthy living conditions.

Jun 23, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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Hawkins County Police Blotter

Hawkins Police Blotter: Accused 'squatters' charged with burglary, meth possession

Deputy Daniel DesOrmeaux reportedly observed damage to the back door and lock, and found an inflatable bed and other items in the living room which the owner stated she hadn't placed there.

Jun 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins Police Blotter: Son charged with neglect of vulnerable adult

A Kingsport man was charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult last week after police determined his 74-year-old father had gone an extended period of time without medical care and with very little to eat.

Jun 6, 2020 at 8:30 PM
Mount Carmel Mayor Chris Jones from his Tuesday morning mugshot at the Sullivan County Jail.
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Sullivan County Grand Jury

Mount Carmel mayor indicted in Sullivan County for impersonating an officer

This latest arrest adds to Jones’ list of pending legal problems which include a recent arrest for domestic assault, a pending felony charge of theft over $250,000, and a civil court judgement against him in the amount of $571,000.

Jun 2, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins Police Blotter: Jail inmate requires facial surgery after beating

Jonathan Blake Skeens, 30, of Rogersville, reportedly stated he “messed up” and “snapped” when he hit Jacob Messer in the face. 

May 30, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Chris Jones mugshot from his arrest Thursday evening
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Recovered from slashed neck, Mount Carmel mayor now charged with domestic assault

After sitting through a two-hour Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Thursday evening, Mayor Chris Jones went home and became involved in an argument with his girlfriend, which resulted in his arrest for domestic assault.

May 29, 2020 at 1:03 PM
Anthony Dwayne “Boobie” Sensabaugh
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U.S. District Court Greeneville

Rogersville man sentenced to 15 years in federal court on meth, gun charges

Anthony Dwayne “Boobie” Sensabaugh, 33, was arrested April 4, 2017 during a Third Judicial District’s Drug Task Force raid on his residence at 980 Woodlawn Street in Rogersville. 

May 28, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Child struck by vehicle in driveway flown by helicopter to hospital

Marty Hickman, 48, Surgoinsville, was driving in the driveway of the residence and struck a 17 month old child. The child was flown to a medical facility via helicopter and was later determined to have non-life threatening injuries.

May 28, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Haley Dawn Powell from her May 20 arrest
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Teen accused of shooting at mom during argument over car battery

A Hawkins County teen who is already awaiting trial on two felony cases had her third felony arrest last week after she allegedly fired a handgun at her mother and mother's boyfriend during an argument.

May 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM