Inmate Found Deceased In Hawkins County Jail

The Hawkins County Jail’s Correctional Staff discovers a deceased inmate at the facility. Sheriff Ronnie Lawson says jail officials discovered the body of 53 year old inmate Randy G. Fields of Stanley Valley Road in a single cell in the booking area. Hawkins County EMS responded. It is believed Mr. Fields passed away due to ongoing medical issues. His body was sent to the Quillen College of Medicine Forensic Pathology Center for an autopsy. Fields was being held for failure to Appear in Hawkins County Criminal Court.