BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that on Monday, August 23, 2021, Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith and Deputies arrested five (5) individuals at a residence on KY 225 and Terrell Lane in Barbourville.
After receiving complaints of possible drug activity and incidents of disorderly conduct, a welfare check of an elderly disabled female living inside the residence was conducted. As a result, five individuals were arrested on various charges.
There were three individuals arrested inside the residence.
Anderson Smallwood age 60 Kingsport, TN was arrested on a Knox County Bench Warrant for:
- Failure to appear on No Operators License
- Improper Registration Plates
- Failure to Transfer Motor Vehicle
He was also wanted on a Bell County Bench Warrant for:
- Failure to appear on No Operators License
- Failure to Give Right of Way to Emergency Stopped Vehicle
Elvis Smallwood age 55 of Barbourville, KY was arrested and charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Property-over $500
This charge was the result of numerous stolen shopping carts located in front of and behind the residence.
Christopher Moore age 40 of Barbourville, KY was arrested on a Knox County Bench Warrant for:
- Failure to pay the fines
- Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence-Control Substance charge
There were two people living in a tent in the back yard of the residence wanted on outstanding warrants.
Casey Garland age 30 of Barbourville, KY was arrested on two (2) Knox County Arrest Warrants for:
- Two (2) counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition-under $500
Mindy Lowery age 40 of Barbourville, KY was arrested on a Knox County Bench Warrant for:
- Failure to appear on Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition-under $500
- Contempt of Court charges
All five individuals were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
A case worker for the Department of Social Services-Adult Protection was also called to the location.
