‘Huge disappointment’ Hamblen County Jail employee facing drug charges

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — A Hamblen County Jail employee is facing charges after Sheriff Chad Mullins said he was caught with drugs in his possession before the start of his shift.

Michael Gibson was arrested on August 20. He is now facing the following charges; possession of Schedule I narcotics for resale, possession of Schedule III narcotics for resale and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Mullins, he had Heroin, suboxone strips, and pills in his possession when he was arrested before his shift started.

“I was a part of this investigation, we were watching for some time after receiving information. It’s a huge disappointment, I hold our employees to a higher standard. We work hard to keep drugs out of our jail, It’s a disgrace to have one of our own bring them in,” said Mullins.

Mullins added that Gibson has worked in the Hamblen County Jail for about six months.

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