Domestic incident leads to multiple felony counts
John Hawkins
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, deputies responded to a domestic incident near the 9000 block of Dallas Hollow Road that involved multiple gunshots and property damage.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, John Hawkins, damaged several items within the residence and then went outside, fired a firearm multiple times putting victims in fear for their lives, and intentionally rammed his wife’s GMC Yukon and the rear of the residence with his Jeep Gladiator.
They say he then intentionally drove through another neighbor’s yard, crashed through their privacy fence rammed into their above ground pool, deck, and air conditioning unit, before eventually leaving the scene.
Law enforcement found Hawkins shortly after visibly intoxicated, near 8960 blocks of Dallas Hollow Road in Soddy-Daisy.
Hawkins was arrested and charged with multiple felony counts including:
• Aggravated Assault (Domestic) (x2)
• Felony Vandalism (x2)
• Reckless Endangerment
• Public Intoxication
• Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence
A loaded 9mm pistol was also recovered.
The substantial damage Hawkins intentionally caused to two residences is estimated to be $100,000.
No further details are available.
