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09-24-2008 –
Animal Cruelty Charges filed against Dandridge Man –
Several counts of animal cruelty charges were filed
against Billy Swanger, of 652 Glass Road, after a
civil process officer noticed emaciated animals on the
property. Sergeant Phillip Davis reports that the
sheriff’s department, Humane Society, and animal control
officers went to the property on Glass Road and found
several animals without food or water. There were eight
dead geese and two dog skeletons found still tied up by
collars to trees. Four dogs, three goats, a cow, and
four cats were seized and taken to the local animal
shelter. Swanger was arrested for 15 counts of animal
cruelty and four counts of aggravated animal cruelty. He
has been released from jail, after posting a $62,500
bond. A preliminary Sessions Court hearing is set for
October 1. ____________________________________________ 09-22-2008 -
Meth Lab Investigation After Drug Overdose Report -
Investigators found meth making materials at a residence
on Birdsong Lane after a subject was transported to the
hospital suffering from a meth overdose. Chief Deputy
Bud McCoig reports complaints prior to this incident.
When investigators arrived at the residence several
attempted to run out the backdoor, however deputies were
there waiting on them. After gaining consent to search
the residence, items commonly used to make meth, as well
as finished meth product was found. The owner of the
residence, Anita Hutsell, and visitors Michael Dewayne
White, of White Oak Church Road, and Shawn Ray Banks, of
Mansfield Gap Road were arrested and charged with
manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of meth
for sale. ____________________________________________
09-15-2008 -
Deputies Find Deceased Subject During a Welfare Check
- Deputies were requested to check the welfare of
William Pullen after he had not been seen for nearly two
weeks. Pullen was found deceased in his camper trailer,
after employees of Swann's Marina requested that his
welfare be checked. Investigators are still reviewing
this death.
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