Incident Reports
Clinton area
• Fraud reported on Barlow Road — Sept. 30
A woman reported an unauthorized transfer of $1,109 from her Chime account to Y-12 Federal Credit Union. The transaction reportedly occurred Aug. 9. The woman told deputies she had not authorized the transfer and needed a police report to seek reimbursement. No suspects or witnesses were identified, and the case was closed.
• Theft reported at Dollar General — Sept. 30
Deputies investigated a reported theft at Dollar General on Oliver Springs Highway. A witness told employees that a man left the store wearing a blue backpack belonging to the business, possibly containing unpaid merchandise. Surveillance footage showed the man entering without a backpack and leaving with one valued at $5. Deputies could not confirm whether additional merchandise was taken. The case was classified as inactive because of a lack of leads.
• Mailbox vandalism on West Wolf Valley Road — Oct. 1
Deputies investigated damage to a mailbox on West Wolf Valley Road. The plastic mailbox had been knocked apart and showed signs of being struck by an unknown object. Deputies reported that it appeared repairable and that neighboring mailboxes were undamaged. No surveillance footage was available.
• Traffic violations on Laurel Road — Oct. 6
A deputy stopped a vehicle near Laurel Road and Laurel Hollow Road after recording it traveling 56 mph in a 45 mph zone. A records check indicated that the driver’s license had been revoked and that the vehicle’s registration was invalid. The driver also could not provide proof of insurance. The driver received citations for speeding, registration and insurance violations, and driving on a suspended or revoked license. A court date was set for Nov. 3.
Andersonville area
• Drug possession investigation on River Road — Oct. 4
Deputies investigating outstanding warrants on River Road encountered several individuals wanted by authorities. A woman found inside a parked truck was taken into custody on warrants for violation of probation and contempt of court. Deputies reported finding approximately 0.75 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a smoking pipe and a needle inside the vehicle.
During the same investigation, deputies found approximately 1.23 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a container provided by a man inside a nearby building. According to the report, the man initially gave deputies his twin brother’s identity. He was taken into custody. A second woman was arrested on an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant. All three were transported to the Anderson County jail.
Heiskell area
• Deputies pursue vehicle connected to homicide investigation — Oct. 4
Anderson County deputies pursued a red Chevrolet Silverado reportedly connected to a Knoxville homicide investigation. A deputy spotted the truck near Norris Freeway and Hinds Creek Road and attempted a traffic stop.
The driver allegedly accelerated to approximately 75 mph, crossed the centerline several times and struck a fence while turning onto Carden Gap Road. The truck eventually left the roadway near Zion Church, and the driver fled into a wooded area.
Deputies established a perimeter and requested assistance from K-9 units and aerial search personnel. The driver was not located during the search. Because the deputy could not positively identify the driver, no charges were filed in connection with the pursuit at the time of the report.
• Homicide suspect taken into custody on Hinds Creek Road — Oct. 6
Anderson County deputies took a person wanted in connection with a Knoxville homicide investigation into custody in the 2700 block of Hinds Creek Road.
Authorities responded after receiving information that the suspect had been spotted walking along the roadway. A deputy located the individual, who surrendered without incident.
The suspect was taken for medical evaluation before being transferred to Knoxville police.
Powell area
• Trespassing complaint leads to warrant arrest on Buck Lane — Sept. 30
Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Buck Lane after a property owner reported that a man refused to leave. The man agreed to leave after speaking with deputies. A records check revealed an outstanding Blount County warrant for driving on a suspended license. He was taken into custody and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Warrant served on Lucas Ridge Lane — Oct. 2
Deputies served an outstanding Anderson County arrest warrant on a person at a residence on Lucas Ridge Lane. The individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility. The report did not specify the underlying charge.
• Blount County warrant served on Tori Kait Lane — Oct. 3
Deputies arrested a woman on Tori Kait Lane on an outstanding warrant issued in Blount County. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility. The report did not specify the charge.
Briceville and Rocky Top areas
• Outstanding warrants served on Briceville Highway — Sept. 30
Deputies went to a residence on Briceville Highway to serve two outstanding warrants. They located the wanted individual inside a camper and took the person into custody. The individual was transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility. The report did not specify the charges associated with the warrants.
• Contempt of court warrant served — Sept. 30
Deputies arrested a person at a residence on Briceville Highway in Rocky Top after confirming an outstanding Anderson County warrant for contempt of court. The individual was taken into custody without incident. Bond was listed at $3,000.
Oak Ridge area
• Harassment warrant served at courthouse — Oct. 5
A deputy took a person into custody at the Anderson County General Sessions Court building on Emory Valley Road on an outstanding harassment warrant. The individual was transferred to another deputy for transportation to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Probation violation warrant served — Oct. 1
Deputies arrested a person inside the General Sessions Division II courtroom on Emory Valley Road on an outstanding violation of probation warrant. The individual was transferred to another deputy for transportation to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Two outstanding warrants served — Oct. 7
Deputies arrested two individuals in separate incidents at the General Sessions Court building on Emory Valley Road. Both were wanted on outstanding warrants. The reports did not specify the underlying charges.