Incident Reports
Clinton Police Department
• Oct. 28 — Shoplifting - Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at 5:51 p.m. at One Stop Market, 463 N. Main St. The suspect was listed as unknown. The case remains active.
• Oct. 29 — Shoplifting, criminal trespass - Officers responded to a report of shoplifting and criminal trespass at 1:38 p.m. at Walmart, 150 Tanner Lane. The case was cleared by arrest.
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office
• Oct. 21 — Drug possession - Deputies responded to a disturbance in Rocky Top at 3:16 a.m. and encountered a suspect, who reportedly admitted having prescription medication without a prescription. Deputies recovered 1½ pills believed to be phentermine. Moore was arrested and charged with simple possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance.
• Oct. 21 — Wanted person, drug possession - Deputies stopped William Snyder II at 101 Wakefield Road in Oak Ridge at 8:16 a.m. after confirming two outstanding warrants for failure to appear and violation of probation. During the arrest, deputies discovered suspected methamphetamine and hypodermic needles. Snyder was charged with simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, eighth offense, and failure to provide proof of insurance.
• Oct. 21 — Wanted persons - Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Dollar General, 620 Edgemoor Road, at 7:59 p.m. A records check revealed that driver had five outstanding warrants involving contempt of court, domestic assault, theft, false imprisonment and preventing an emergency call. The Passenger, a female, also had an outstanding contempt of court warrant. Both were arrested and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 22 — Resisting arrest - Deputies responded to a residence in Oliver Springs at 12:54 p.m. to arrest a suspect on three outstanding Knox County warrants involving harassment, vandalism and unlawful exposure with intent to cause emotional distress. According to the report, the man resisted deputies’ attempts to take him into custody. A deputy used a Taser to gain compliance, and the man was charged with resisting arrest and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 22 — Wanted persons - Deputies arrested a male and a female at approximately 5:08 p.m. at Git-N-Go, 630 Clinch Ave., Clinton. The male had an outstanding Anderson County contempt of court warrant, while the female was wanted in Roane County for failure to appear. Both were transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 22 — Property damage - Deputies responded to a vehicle accident on private property in Andersonville at 8:18 p.m. A woman reported that her 2005 Nissan Altima rolled approximately 50 to 75 feet after she exited the vehicle without placing it in park. The vehicle struck a power pole, causing significant front-end damage. No injuries were reported.
• Oct. 23 — Driving on revoked license - Deputies stopped a female driver at approximately 12:28 p.m. near Lovely Bluff and Stephens roads in Rocky Top after observing the pickup truck she was driving run a stop sign. A records check showed the driver’s license was revoked. She was cited for driving on a revoked license, failure to obey a traffic control device and failure to provide proof of insurance.
• Oct. 23 — Arson - Deputies responded to a reported arson incident in Rocky Top at approximately 8:30 p.m. Additional details were redacted from the report.
• Oct. 25 — Driving on revoked license - Deputies stopped a male driver on Edgemoor Road in Clinton at approximately 11:03 a.m. after observing a vehicle traveling with a rear passenger door partially open. A records check revealed the driver’s license had been revoked following a previous DUI conviction. He was issued a citation for driving on a revoked license.
• Oct. 26 — Wanted person - Deputies arrested a Clinton man at approximately 10:31 a.m. on Gibbs Lane in Clinton. The suspect had three outstanding Anderson County warrants involving two probation violations and failure to appear. He was transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 26 — Theft, possession of stolen property - Deputies responded to a report involving a stolen dirt bike in Rocky Top at approximately 1:02 p.m. The owner reported seeing the motorcycle on New Clear Branch Road.
A vehicle identification number check confirmed the dirt bike had been reported stolen in February. Deputies arrested a male suspect after determining he was in possession of the stolen property. He was transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 26 — Weapons, drug possession - Deputies stopped a Clinton man near the 300-block of Blockhouse Valley Road in Clinton at approximately 3:15 p.m. after observing his vehicle nearly strike a patrol car.
According to the report, deputies discovered an open alcoholic beverage container and conducted a vehicle search after the suspect acknowledged having marijuana.
The search revealed suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, a loaded 9 mm handgun, additional ammunition and magazines. Deputies also recovered three long guns from the vehicle.
A criminal history check revealed the man had a previous felony conviction. He was arrested and transported to the Anderson County Detention Facility.
• Oct. 27 — Drug possession, wanted person - Deputies responded to a residence on Half Moon Road in Oliver Springs at approximately 5:20 p.m. while investigating outdoor fires.
During the investigation, deputies located a female suspect, who had three outstanding Anderson County warrants for failure to appear, violation of probation and a criminal capias.
Following her arrest, deputies searched her and reportedly discovered suspected methamphetamine, suspected gabapentin and an unidentified white powder.
The woman was charged with two counts of simple possession in addition to the outstanding warrants. The suspected drugs were submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for analysis.
• Oct. 28 — Property damage - Deputies received a report of vehicle damage at approximately 11:42 a.m. at Bread Box Ballpark, 601 Edgemoor Road, Clinton.
The driver of a 2023 Ford F-150 reported that a rock apparently fell from a dump truck near the construction entrance to the TVA Bull Run property and struck his windshield, causing a chip.
The driver could not identify the truck involved. The incident was documented for informational purposes, and no further law enforcement action was taken.