KINGSTON POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AFTER DRUG HOUSE CHECK AND FOOT CHASE
On March 27, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Kingston Police Chief Jim Washam observed suspicious activity at 904 Rosedale Avenue, a residence previously flagged for possible narcotics sales at one of its windows. A female had parked in the driveway and approached the window. Captain Keith Kile, Sgt. Steven Dukes, and Officer Skyler McGinnis responded to the scene and made contact with the homeowner, Molly Cooper, who consented to a search of the residence.
Inside, officers located Tiffany Cofer, 37, who had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear out of Roane County. She was taken into custody and transported to the Roane County Detention Center. While on scene, officers received information that Christopher Smallen might be in the area. At approximately 2:29 p.m., Officer McGinnis spotted a man matching Smallen’s description at the McDonald’s located at 840 N. Kentucky Street. When approached, Smallen fled on foot but was quickly apprehended after a brief pursuit. He was arrested on charges including a federal violation of probation, failure to appear out of Loudon County, and evading arrest.
