BBBTV12 Serving Anderson, Roane, and Morgan Counties
The first took place Saturday, May 29, when Officer Courtney White responded to the Rocky Top Market on a call of a male in a white Cadillac Escalade parked at the pumps nodding in and out. When Officer White approached the vehicle and knocked on the window the male, 31-year-old Keith Lee Austin, opened the driver’s door and a strong odor of marijuana was detected. Austin exited the vehicle and Officer White allegedly observed a hypodermic needle and knife in the seat he had just exited.
At that time, the report states Austin began to physically resist and fight Officer White attempting to get back in his vehicle. Sgt. Kendall Mitchell arrived on scene and assisted Officer White in placing Austin into custody. At that time Sgt. Mitchell reportedly observed a handgun sticking out between the driver’s seat and center console were Austin had been reaching.
The arrest report indicates authorities recovered from the vehicle 6.90 grams of suspected heroin, 45.30 grams of suspected meth, 289.76 grams of suspected marijuana, 280 grams of suspect THC wax, a 9mm handgun, a .25 caliber handgun, a sawed off .20 gauge shotgun, ammunition for all weapons, several small plastic bags, syringes, and three sets of digital scales.
Austin was transported to the Roane County Jail charged with 3 counts of possession of firearm during attempt to commit a dangerous felony and unlawful possession of a weapon, and single counts of resisting arrest, driving while in possession of methamphetamine, driving on suspended or revoked license, DUI, possession of a prohibited weapons, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacture and delivery of a Schedule I, II and VI drug, and assault involving a law enforcement officer.
In the second incident, Officer Chance York responded to a suspicious activity call and came into contact with a green 2002 Suzuki occupied by two subjects. Officer York noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle when he made contact with the occupants. The driver provided a Tennessee driver license identifying her as Savanna Adkins and the male allegedly gave a false name but was later identified as 33-year-old Clarence Mills III. A check revealed Mills had two active warrants in Roane County for failure to appear in court and violation of probation. After taking Mills into custody Officer York recovered 73.57 grams of suspected marijuana, 9.44 grams of suspected heroin, 18.78 grams of suspected meth, five Suboxone tablets, several small plastic bags for package and resale, digital scales, and $1.870 in cash. Both Adkins and Mills were charged with manufacture/delivery/sale of Schedule I, II, III, and a VI drug, criminal simulation, and possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, Mills was also charged with criminal impersonation.
Keith Lee Austin –
| Race | W |
| Sex | M |
| Eye Color | BRO |
| Hair Color | BRO |
| Weight | 180 |
| Height | 6 03 |
| Admit Date | 05-29-2021 |
| Admit Time | 9:04 AM |
| Confining Agency | Roane |
| Charge | Offense Date | Court Type | Court Date | Bond | Bond Type | Charging Agency | Arresting Agency |
| Possession of firearm during attempt to commit dangerous felony | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Possession of firearm during attempt to commit dangerous felony | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Possession of firearm during attempt to commit dangerous felony | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon Not In Public Place With Intent To Go Armed | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon Not In Public Place With Intent To Go Armed | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon Not In Public Place With Intent To Go Armed | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Resisting stop, frisk, halt arrest, or search (no weapon), obstructing service of process | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $10,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Alteration Of Item’s Permanent Distinguishing Numbers – Selling Or Possession Of Such Items | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $10,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Driving While In Possession Of Methamphetamine | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $10,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Methamphetamine – Manufacture, Delivery, Sell Or Possess | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Manufacture, deliver, sale or possession of Schedule VI drug (fine not greater than $50,000) | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Driving On Revoked/Suspended License | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $5,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Prohibited Weapons F | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Compliance with financial responsibility law required | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | Not Required | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 | |
| Manufacture, delivery, sale, possession, or conspiracy Schedule I drug | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $15,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Driving Under The Influence | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $5,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $5,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Assault (involving law enforcement officer) | 05-29-2021 | General Sessions Stevens | 11-16-2021 | $5,000.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
Clarence Leroy Mills
| Race | B |
| Sex | M |
| Eye Color | BRO |
| Hair Color | BLK |
| Weight | 155 |
| Height | 5 08 |
| Admit Date | 05-28-2021 |
| Admit Time | 4:33 AM |
| Confining Agency | Roane |
| Charge | Offense Date | Court Type | Court Date | Bond | Bond Type | Charging Agency | Arresting Agency |
| Manufacture, delivery, sale, possession, or conspiracy Schedule I drug | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Methamphetamine – Manufacture, Delivery, Sell Or Possess | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Manufacture, deliver, sale or possession of Schedule VI drug (fine not greater than $50,000) | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Manufacture, deliver, sale or possession of Schedule III drug (fine not greater than $50,000) | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Criminal Impersonation Other Than Law Enforcement | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,428.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Criminal Simulation (up to $1,000) | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 11-16-2021 | $7,432.00 | Appearance Bond | Rockwood Police Department | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Failure to Appear (felony) | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 07-23-2021 | $30,000.00 | Bail Bond | Roane | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
| Violation Of Probation/Parole | 05-28-2021 | Criminal Court Wicks | 07-23-2021 | $10,000.00 | Bail Bond | Roane | ROCKWOOD – TN0730400 |
