Town of Unicoi Police Department

04/28/2026

The Town of Unicoi is hiring for a Police Chief position. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] or hand delivered to Unicoi Town Hall, 3600 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37692. Call (423) 743-7163 with any questions. For the full job description, please visit: https://unicoitn.net/join-our-team

03/23/2026

The Town of Unicoi is aware of a story circulating regarding former K9 Officer Nero. Nero arrived with Former Police Chief Nick Hughes when Mr. Hughes took over as the Town of Unicoi Police Chief but was never officially certified as the K9 for the Town. Upon the cessation of his employment, Mr. Hughes retained personal ownership of Nero. The Town of Unicoi strongly opposes any mistreatment of animals and hopes to see Nero healthy and thriving with a loving owner soon!

01/22/2026

❄️ Warming Station Available ❄️
A warming station will be open at the Unicoi County Emergency Management Office (615 South Main Ave.) in Erwin from January 23–27, 6 PM–8 AM. Transportation assistance and volunteer opportunities are available. Please share to help spread the word and keep our community safe during the cold temperatures.

12/23/2025

09/10/2025

UPDATE: Great news to report! Samantha Shelly, the subject of an , has been found safe.

Thanks for helping us to spread the word so quickly!

PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

An has been issued on behalf of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for 8-year-old Samantha Shelly.

Samantha is 4’2”, 55 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen in Sneedville.

Samantha has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.

If you see Samantha or have information regarding her whereabouts, call the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office at 423-733-2249 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

08/01/2025

07/21/2025

******Animal control has the dog now****

Does anyone know who this dog belongs to? It seems to be well taken care of. He was found on Washington St Hwy 107 area.

07/14/2025

The Unicoi Police Department is seeking information regarding the identification of the individual and truck shown that stole a 7x14 Big Tex trailer. Any information is appreciated you can call or text 423-656-8900.