BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County, Ky. Sheriff's Department reports that on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at approximately 5:20 pm Knox County Deputies received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Gregory Branch Road in Artemus.
When the deputies arrived at that location, they observed a man sitting inside a vehicle. When the deputies made contact with the man, he refused to identify himself, refused to exit the vehicle, and was very belligerent toward them.
A syringe was observed in plain view inside the vehicle, at that time the suspect was removed from the vehicle. Also located in the vehicle were crushed Suboxone tablets, several Suboxone strips, and an additional syringe.
The suspect was arrested finally identified as 37-year-old Tip Miller of Somerset, KY.
Tip Miller was charged with:
- Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Degree
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Menacing
- Driving on DUI
Miller was also wanted on a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for Parole Violation originating from charges of:
- Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
- Bail Jumping-1st Degree
Deputies also learned that Tip Miller was a fugitive wanted by Sevier County Tennessee and should be considered armed and dangerous.
He was wanted on charges of:
- Theft of Property over $2,500
- Possession of Tools used in a Retail Theft
Tip Miller was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
