Narcotics and theft investigation nets multiple arrests

Posted 01-17-25.

As a result of an ongoing narcotics and theft investigation, members of the Sevierville Police Department SWAT team, with assistance from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, at 2208 Island Boulevard.

The search and investigation resulted in the recovery of stolen property and narcotics and multiple arrests by the SPD Criminal Investigations Division.

“I would especially like to thank Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges and the SCSO NOVA and SORT team for their assistance in this investigation and warrant execution,” said SPD Chief Joseph Manning.

The following individuals have been arrested thus far. The investigation is ongoing.

•Michael Cole, 32 years old, Hailey’s Law, possession of methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit theft by shoplifting.
•Natasha Jacquez, 32 years old, Hailey’s Law, possession of methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit theft by shoplifting.
•Jonathan Eskew, 48 years old, possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Sadron Lampert, 40 years old, possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Jeffrey Haselden, 42 years old, conspiracy to commit theft by shoplifting.
•Austin Cole and Alexis Frankiln were arrested on outstanding Knox County warrants.

All persons are considered innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.