HCSO Arrests Barricaded Fugitive on Walnut Drive
Hamilton County, TN - On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 3:50 pm, Criminal Warrants Detectives observed Khalil Sivels, a wanted fugitive, driving a black Acura northbound on Mountain View Road near the intersection of Lee Highway.
Before a traffic stop could be conducted, the suspect pulled into a residence on Black Walnut Drive, exited the vehicle, and ran into the house.
Deputies directed the suspect to exit the home, however Sivels refused. SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) personnel were dispatched to the scene, however after a short period of negotiation with detectives, the suspect exited the house and was taken safely into custody.
Sivels was transported to the Hamilton County Jail where he was booked on numerous warrants including the following:
• Burglary
• Theft of Property (x3)
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Possession of Marijuana for Resale
• Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Registration Law
No further details are available at this time.