From Knox County Ky Sheriff's Department -
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Knox County Deputy Thomas Martin responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on Standard Ave in Corbin.
When deputies arrived they noticed the front door was open and they could hear people inside the residence. After making contact with the owners, Deputy Martin arrested a male and female inside the residence.
32-year-old Christine Johnson of Corbin, KY was charged with Burglary-3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Mischief-2nd Degree, Public Intoxication/Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
27-year-old Travis D Scearse of Corbin, KY was charged with Burglary-3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Mischief-2nd Degree, Public Intoxication/Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Travis Scearse was wanted on a Knox County Arrest Warrant for Wanton Endangerment-2nd Degree, Assault-4th Degree, and Criminal Mischief-3rd Degree. He was also wanted on two (2) Knox County Bench Warrants for failure to pay the fines on Fleeing or Evading Police-2nd Degree, Giving Officer False Identifying Information, Illegal Possession of Legend Drugs, Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container, Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License and No Insurance charges.
In addition, Travis Scearse was wanted on three (3) Whitley County Bench Warrants for failure to pay the fines on Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree, two counts of Failure to Wear Seat Belts, No Registration Plates, No Insurance and Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License charges.
Travis Scearse and Christine Johnson were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
Corbin Police Officer Jarrett Carr assisted in the arrests.