From The Claiborne County Sheriff's Department -
On Sunday, July 17th, 2022, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit and Criminal Investigations Division conducted an operation throughout Claiborne County resulting in the arrest of five individuals.
23-year-old Ryan Phipps of Piney Flats, Tennessee was arrested for Driving Under the Influence 4th offense, Driving on Revoked License and Failure to Maintain Lane.
34-year-old Dustin Hoskins of New Tazewell, Tennessee was arrested for Speeding, Possession of Schedule II, IV and Methamphetamine for Resale.
34-year-old Russell Barnett of Middlesboro, Kentucky was arrested for being a Fugitive from Justice, Kentucky Parole Violation for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Weapon by Convicted Felon.
38-year-old Derrick Shoffner New Tazewell, Tennessee was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale, Driving while in Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving on Suspended License, Altering or Forging Title or Plates and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
60-year-old Bryan Cole (60) of New Tazewell, Tennessee was arrested for Possession of Schedule III, Possession of Schedule VI.
During the operation, Detectives recovered quantities of Methamphetamine, Prescription Medications, Marijuana, and United States Currency.