KNOX COUNTY KY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Monday, August 29, 2022
On August 17, 2022 Deputy Jesse Smith conducted a traffic stop on KY 223 in Gray. After checking the vehicle, Deputy Smith observed a plastic bag containing over 8 ounces of suspected marijuana lying on the passenger side floorboard. When the driver got out of the vehicle, he threw a white tablet underneath the vehicle. Another white tablet was found on the driver’s person. The driver, Eddie Wilburn age 64 of Gray, KY , was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Marijuana, Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Illegal Possession of Legend Drug. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center
On August 18, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones traveled to a residence on Buckeye Branch Road in an attempt to execute a warrant. While at the residence, Deputy Jones noticed a water line and an electrical cord going from to the residence to another next door. After conducting an inquiry, Deputy Jones learned that the man next door had been evicted from the residence the utilities were being taken from. Deputy Jones arrested David L Bargo age 53 of Flat Lick charging him with Criminal Trespass-1st Degree and Theft of Services. David Jones was also arrested on a Knox County Bench Warrant for failure to pay the fines on Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition and Criminal Trespass-3rd Degree charges. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 18, 2022 Deputy Jesse Smith arrested Charles Smith age 51 of Woodbine, KY on a Knox County Arrest Warrant for Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition-auto and a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for a Parole Violation charge He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 18, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones arrested Heather Lawson age 35 of Green Road, KY on a Knox County Bench Warrant for failure to appear on two counts of Endangering Welfare of Minor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Contempt of Court charges. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 18, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones arrested Ted R Jones age 53 of Green Road, KY on a Knox County Bench Warrant for failure to appear on two counts of Endangering Welfare of Minor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 19, 2022 Court Security Officer James Smith arrested Vaughn Fritts age 46 of Richmond, KY on a Knox County Indictment Warrant for Fraudulent Use of Credit Card, Theft by Deception-Cold Checks and Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition-over $10,000. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 19, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins observed a vehicle nearly hit another vehicle on KY 1809 near Stoney Fork. After stopping the vehicle, Deputy Mullins arrested the driver Tony Smith age 47 of Bryants Store, KY charging him with Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 20, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones was pulling onto Ott Road from Lexus Lane in Corbin when his patrol vehicle was nearly struck by another vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, Deputy Jones arrested the driver Tanner J Elliott age 25 of Corbin, KY charging him with Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence and Reckless Driving. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 21, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins arrested Donnie Brock age 32 of Corbin, KY on a Knox County Bench Warrant for a Contempt of Court charge. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 21, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones was dispatched to a complaint of a suspicious man at Tim Short Auto Mall in Corbin. After arriving and checking the man, Deputy Jones arrested Ryan Morgan age 37 of London, KY charging him with Public Intoxication/Controlled Substance. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 22, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones received a domestic complaint at a residence on KY 3440 in Barbourville. After arriving at the residence and conducting an investigation, Deputy Jones arrested Andrew Larose age 38 of Barbourville, KY charging him with Assault-4th Degree. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 22, 2022 Court Security Officer James Smith arrested Sarah Osborne age 29 of Barbourville, KY on a Knox County Arrest Warrant for Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 22, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins arrested John Whitehead age 48 of Barbourville, KY on a Knox County Bench Warrant on a Contempt of Court charge. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 22, 2022 Court Security Officer James Smith arrested Zachary Johnson age 18 of Barbourville, KY on a Knox County Arrest Warrant for Terror Threatening-3rd Degree. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 24, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins received a complaint of a man grabbing a small child by the throat and hair while at the Access Health Facility in Barbourville. Deputy Mullins arrested James Dunaway age 39 of Barbourville, KY charging him with Assault-4th Degree. Child Protective Services was also notified. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 25, 2022 Deputy Bobby Jones arrested Shasta Buttery Logan age 37 of Barbourville, KY on two Knox County Bench Warrants for failure to pay the fines on Promoting Contraband-1st Degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking-under $500. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 26, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins arrested Anthony Centers age 28 of Barbourville, KY on a Knox County Bench Warrant for failure to appear on a Criminal Trespassing-3rd Degree charge. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
On August 26, 2022 Deputy Sam Mullins arrested Bradley C Merida age 31 of Flat Lick, KY on a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for a Parole Violation charge. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
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