We will be professional as we serve with honor and sacrificing our time and resources to improve the quality of life for the public we serve and the county we live in. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws and the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. She was released. 2, 2021 at 11:43 AM PDT. The program is being featured in a series on streaming channel Discovery Plus that will be available at the end of August. The series will follow the 14th class of the program, along with Gentry, Wolcott and drug counselor Lynette Gilmore. SPD thanks the Sevier County Sheriffs Office for responding and providing assistance at the scene. DAngelo Wright, 25, of Bartlett, Tennessee, was charged July 21 with public intoxication. 2-23. Robin Glenn Angel, 49, of 2162 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, was charged July 21 with failure to appear. -The Sevier County Sheriff's Department's Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program will be the subject of a series airing on Discovery Plus. On November 29, 2021, a Sevier County Grand Jury indicted each of the Laboys with one felony count of tax evasion for filing false sales tax returns for Chapmans Restaurant from January 2016 through July 2018. Gentry said that percentage is slightly higher now. Jeff Farrell. She was being held. The Laboys surrendered to Revenue special agents at the Sevier County Detention Center on December 6. Daniel Patrick Counts, 27, of 3105 East St. in Sevierville, was charged July 22 with resisting arrest, possession of a prohibited weapon, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and two counts of vandalism. As a result, the Laboys failed to remit $128,872.69 in taxes to the state. "The Program: Prison Detox" was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic and follows the program's participants as they try to turn their lives around. He was being held. Because of the commitment to our values the Sevier County Sheriffs Office is a shining example of public service. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. A man has been taken to prison after being released from the hospital following treatment from injuries he got in a stabbing incident that was reported at a home in Sevier County on July 13, according to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office has purchased HAM radios for every town in the county. He was being held. There are 26 deputies including the Sheriff who provide 24-hour law enforcement. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office said two men were arrested in connection to a drug overdose death. Gatlinburg officials say visitors should get to town early as road closures will start around 7 p.m. You know its a peak weekend holiday experience lots of visitors in town so we suggest that everyone get into Gatlinburg, early. Fri. 2-24. He was released. . Rakun was arraigned before a Magistrate and a $250,000 bond was set, a press release stated. It is a vital part of our community and allows us to truly enjoy where we live. Published: Jul. Brooke Renee Hutchens, 36, of Heiskell, was charged July 21 with three counts of shoplifting. Additionally, the court has jurisdiction over small claims of $10,000 or less within the same geographical location. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - 1ST OFFENSE. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. We certainly hope it is a positive image of your local sheriff. It is my understanding that no public funds were misused.. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Arrests July 14 Jeff Farrell Jul 13, 2021 Updated Aug 20, 2021 Editor's Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. We work everyday and every night to maintain the thin blue line between order and chaos. High 61F. Date: 3/3 4:19 am. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. VIOLATION OF IMPLIED CONSENT LAW. We also have charge of court security in the Sixth District Court and Sevier County Justice Court. He was being held. We also have the responsibilities for all Search and Rescue missions in the County. Officers were able to stop the vehicle and two persons in the vehicle were ultimately arrested. The preliminary investigation indicates an altercation occurred in the waterpark parking lot which escalated into the shooting. Devon Jones. Free shuttles will be available to transport attendees to the festival. During 2017, Sevier's arrest rate was 1,252.68 per 100,000 residents. He was being held. . Skip Navigation. Lee Rudolph Rakun, 52, was then transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries, deputies said. He was being held. The Sevier County Jail is open 24 hours a day, however if you want to visit the facility for any reason, you should always call 865.453.4668 ahead of time to find out the best time to get your problem resolved. The deputy involved was not injured and was placed on administrative leave per department policy, the Sevier County Sheriff's Office said. He was being held. Hotels in Sevier County report a sold-out weekend as thousands of visitors are expected. Sevier County is 1,900+ square miles in size with over 21,000 residents. Charles Lee McKinney, 46, of 210 Overlook Drive in Sevierville, was charged July 22 with DUI and violation of ignition interlock device law. DE QUEEN, Ark. Jul 6, 2021 Updated Aug 13, 2021. Contact the appropriate agency for information on recent arrests and active warrants: Sevier County Sheriff's Office- 865-453-4668 (for arrests records and warrants-related inquiries) Pigeon Forge PD- 865-453-9063 (For an arrest report and other police reports as well as a warrant search) It is the goal of this article to provide answers to all these questions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. February 8, 2019 For immediate release: On 2-7-2019 Sevier . The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was requested to respond to the scene and conduct an investigation. Following completion, graduates must remain drug-free with no arrests throughout probation. Tennessee Sevier County Recent Arrests San-martin Vidaurri Jessie Henry San-martin Vidaurri Justin Stone Lisa Smith Richard Reynolds Brandon Ramsey Robert Poling San-martin Vidaurri Justin Stone Lisa Smith Richard Reynolds Brandon Ramsey Robert Poling San-martin Vidaurri Justin Stone Lisa Smith Richard Reynolds Brandon Ramsey Robert Poling She said TLC has been producing shows about criminal justice and addiction for many years. This individual was originally selected by the serfs to be their informal social and governmental leader. He was being held. 24-year old Kelsy Cook from Loudon, TN was airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville by Lifestar Air Ambulance where she was pronounced dead later in the evening. The deputy involved in the incident returned to work on August 9. The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County . Names may be similar to others in the community. I would advise people to park at the lower lot, as, as long as that is possible. He was being held. "Here we are in the lower left-hand corner of Arkansas, and they came and talked to the participants in the program. At that time, 70 percent of graduates remained drug-free with no additional arrests. Sarah M. Willis, 31, of Hanover, Indiana, was charged July 21 with filing a false report. Mon. Not many other public offices have the daily contact or effect on the lives of citizens as the Sheriffs Office does. Nicholas Nicely, 29, of Clinton, was charged July 22 with public intoxication. Two Arrested on Drug Charges. All are. Investigators with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office CID Division started an investigation after the fatal overdose in May 2020. During 2017, Sevier's arrest rate was 549.97per 100,000 residents. A grant totaling $154,000 was provided to support the program's launch. 300Gary Wade Blvd.Sevierville, TN 37864-5500Phone: 865.453.5506, Apply for a Zoning Compliance Certificate, ADA Disability Discrimination Policy and Online Grievance Form. Thornton and Allen are employed as deputy clerks at the Sevier County Courthouse. The documentary focused on the larger methamphetamine and opioid addiction issue in the country. Published: Apr. It is our mission and our duty as a member of the Sevier County Sheriff's Office to serve the county with integrity, courage, dedication, pride, and showing compassion when appropriate. 0. Five full-time EMTs/ paramedics provide coverage and training to all of the volunteer EMTs in the County. If you have questions please feel free to contact us. Dollywood will have special patriotic music in the park on Saturday and Sunday. TIMELINE: Lisa Edwards death and fallout, Damaged water line put out Knoxville restaurant fire, Man dies after tree falls on car in McEwen, NOAA weather radio down, where to get alerts, Strong winds, storms move through East Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Morgan Wallen performs at Knox County school, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This makes the sheriff the oldest continuing, non-military, law enforcement entity in history. They pitched the show to TLC, and we immediately sparked to it," Douglas said. On July 13, the Sevier County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call for service at 3304 Robeson Road. In addition there are 21 deputies who take charge of a 146 bed correctional facility that houses inmates for three counties and Utah Department of Corrections inmates. She was being held. The HAM radio group has installed them in each town and will be conducting a Sheriff's Emergency Communication Net every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sevier County is prepared for a busy weekend as Fourth of July holiday celebrations begin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Quencer will represent the United States in the prosecution of this case. The Department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. the men in the title scheme as early as July 2020. . Winds light and variable. The department is pursuing this criminal case in cooperation with District Attorney Jimmy Dunns office. Antonio R. Watkins, 34, of Memphis, was charged July 21 with driving on a revoked license, possession of a firearm during a felony, sale of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving in possession of meth, speeding, and sale of drugs. Rakun was charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of domestic aggravated assault, one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of leaving the scene of an accident. "Now with Discovery Plus, we have an opportunity to shine a light on this exceptional, cutting-edge program in Sevier County, Arkansas, that's tackling drug-related offenses in a truly innovative way," said Wendy Douglas, vice president of production for TLC. Big City TV is producing the program, and it will air on Discovery Plus, a streaming service that airs programming from Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV and ID channel, along with other networks. On July 13, the Sevier County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call for . Due to our diverse climate, terrain and population, our SAR needs to be prepared for ANY situation. On Wednesday, Rakun was released from the Univerisity of Tennessee Medical Center and transported to the Sevier County Jail to on the charges stemming from the domestic violence incident, deputies said. Jerron Matthew Lawson, 33, of 1047 Lin Creek in Sevierville, was charged July 22 with violation of probation and failure to appear. More Info. Contact Jeff at jfarrell@themountainpress.com or Twitter at @jeffmtnpress. Bond was set at $10,000 each. by: Caleb Wethington, Jeff McClain, Melissa Greene. SEVIERVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of William and Leah Laboy for tax evasion. 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We are thankful for all they do and for the service they provide to Sevier County. She was being held. 510 Avenue A Rome, GA 30165 Email: [email protected] Phone: (706) 234-0081. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call for service at 3304 Robeson Road on July 13.