Man wanted in two states caught by Sheriff's Deputies

A multi-state fugitive was apprehended on Tuesday in Artemus by the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
At about 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Gregory Branch Road in Artemus. After arriving to the suspect vehicle, deputies observed a man sitting inside. The man refused to identify himself, to exit the vehicle and was “very belligerent” toward the deputies, according to a statement from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
A syringe was spotted in plain view inside, leading to the suspect’s removal from the vehicle. Also located inside the vehicle were crushed Suboxone tablets, several Suboxone strips and an additional syringe. 
The man was identified as Tip Miller, 37 of Somerset. He was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Second Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Menacing and Driving on DUI Suspended License. It was also discovered he was wanted on a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for Parole Violation originating from Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Bail Jumping First Degree charges. Additionally, he is wanted by Sevier County Tennessee and should be considered armed and dangerous. He was wanted on Theft of Property over $2,500 and Possession of Tools used in a Retail Theft.
Miller was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center where he remains held on a cash bond of $2,500 due to the driving on a DUI suspended license charge.