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Police identified Adam Matthew Rollins as the man taking down a gate at a Highway 11-W location on Nov. 7 where two buildings were burgled and $6,600 worth of tools and car parts stolen.
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Surgoinsville police Department

Accused church burglar caught on trail camera in separate burglaries

A Church Hill man who was wanted by the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office for allegedly stealing two brass apple butter kettles from a church last month was also captured on a trail camera in November allegedly stealing another $6,600 worth of tools and car parts.

Updated Feb 4, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Christopher Blake Cox
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Surgoinsville police Department

Surgoinsville fireman accused of arson said he set fires because he was 'bored'

Christopher Blake Cox became a suspect during the second fire on Dec. 9 when he was spotted by a Hawkins County deputy near the fire scene pouring gas into his stalled pickup which had just run dry moments after an abandoned store was set ablaze using gasoline. 

Jan 14, 2019 at 8:45 PM
Brandon Lee "Pork Chop" Davis and Misty Nicole Pearson
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Surgoinsville police Department

Hawkins man accused of tossing items out of car during 95 mph pursuit

Officer Chad Gillenwater stated in his report that during this pursuit he observed "small unknown items being thrown from the driver's window of the vehicle." SPD Chief James Hammonds said none of those items were recovered on the highway.

Jan 14, 2019 at 9:50 AM
Jeffrey Lynn Bixler
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Surgoinsville police Department

Surgoinsville man accused of felony vandalism, assault on girlfriend's daughter

Jeffrey Lynn Bixler allegedly shattered all of the glass out of the girlfriend's Honda Accord, and then opened the hood and began ripping out wiring and engine components. When the daughter tried to stop him Bixler allegedly grabbed her hair and threw her down.

Oct 10, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Howard Gordon Baker
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Surgoinsville police Department

Bottle of urine ‘for his job,’ DUI suspect claims

The urine was discovered while Howard Gordon Baker was being administered a field sobriety test by Surgoinsville Officer Adam Bledsoe. Baker allegedly admitted that he, "had to pass a drug test (for his employer), but smoked marijuana."

Oct 10, 2018 at 12:56 PM
Brian Scott Linkous
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins man arrested after 95 mph chase through Surgoinsville

Brian Scott Linkous had warrants pending for driving on a revoked license and registration violation. After his arrest, a syringe and 1.5 Suboxone pills were allegedly located in his pocket, and his blood-alcohol content was determined to be 0.25 percent.

Aug 27, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Cody Todd Lane
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Surgoinsville police Department

Second of three Surgoinsville $100K coin theft suspects in custody

On March 22 Christian Romines was discovered at a Kingsport motel by the KPD and Surgoinsville Police Chief James Hammonds with some of the stolen property. Romines reportedly admitted to serving as lookout for Cody Todd Lane and Joseph Gibson.

Jul 21, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Michael Allen Ellis
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Man accused of assaulting ex at Surgoinsville campsite leads police on high speed chase

The woman stated that Michael Allen Ellis grabbed her by the shirt and neck, and dragged her to his pickup, choking her. He then allegedly threw her into the truck, and threw her phone into the river.

Jul 11, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Mark Anthony Bishop and Lisa Rose Reynolds
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Tennessee Highway Patrol

Clerk refused beer sale to DUI suspect moments before 100 mph pursuit

Aside from four felony charges, Mark Anthony Bishop was charged with DUI 3rd offense, driving on a revoked license 6th offense, and leaving the scene of an accident for colliding with an elderly couple’s vehicle during the police pursuit.

May 31, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Christian Lee Romines
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Rash of Hawkins burglaries included theft of $100K coin collection

Last Friday evening police from Kingsport, Surgoinsville, the HCSO and Scot County Va. sheriff’s office located suspect Christian Lee Romines at a motel on Lynn Garden Drive in Kingsport.

Mar 31, 2018 at 12:15 PM
Darryl Neal Frith
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Surgoinsville police Department

Instant karma: Getaway car wouldn't start after man allegedly ransacked house

Darryl Neal Frith allegedly told Surgoinsville police he ransacked the house because he didn't believe his wife received a big enough inheritance from her late aunt’s  estate. Police said he caused several thousand dollars in damage.

Jan 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Police say this screen shot from surveillance video at the Surgoinsville Quick Stop shows Travis Draven Bunch stealing scratch off lottery tickets.
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Surgoinsville police Department

Man allegedly kept clerk busy cooking while he stole lottery tickets

"During my investigation I watched store video which clearly showed the male subject reaching over the side of the counter and removing lottery tickets from the rack." — SPD Chief James Hammonds

Jan 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Anthony Lynn Sandidge, 12-15-17
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Surgoinsville police Department

SRO blocks road to prevent 100 mph DUI pursuit from entering busy school zone

Surgoinsville Elementary and Middle schools were about to let out for the day just as DUI suspect Anthony Lynn Sandidge was rolling toward the school zone at 100 mph.

Dec 15, 2017 at 8:00 PM
A photo of illegal burning on the Main Street property owned by Rick Stewart on Aug. 2, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Surgoinsville Volunteer Fire Department.
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TDEC

Hawkins businessman receives third TDEC fine for illegal burning

When he arrived on the scene on Aug. 2 Surgoinsville police Chief James Hammonds observed black smoke billowing from an open fire that included tires, plastic, used motor oil, and other debris.

Dec 1, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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Thanksgiving safety

Hawkins police warn against drinking and driving over holiday weekend

As an added public awareness campaign all Hawkins County Law Enforcement Agencies are serving a reminder: “Make It to the Table: Don’t Drink and Drive this Thanksgiving Eve”.

Nov 21, 2017 at 9:30 PM
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