Hawkins County Communication Towers Vandalized; Suspect in Custody
Communications and cellular towers damaged in early morning hours
In the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, vandals took Hawkins County communication towers offline. Additional cellular and private communication towers were also damaged and burglarized.
Shortly after 5:00 a.m., the Hawkins County EMA and E-911 Director restored emergency services to operational status.
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Fugitive Unit immediately launched an investigation. At approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies took a male suspect into custody. Items connected to the thefts and vandalism were recovered.
As this remains an ongoing investigation, no further details are available for release at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Shortly after 5:00 a.m., the Hawkins County EMA and E-911 Director restored emergency services to operational status.
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Fugitive Unit immediately launched an investigation. At approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies took a male suspect into custody. Items connected to the thefts and vandalism were recovered.
As this remains an ongoing investigation, no further details are available for release at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.