Sheriff David Ray announced today that a Criminal Homicide has occurred in the New Tazewell area in Claiborne County.

Late Wednesday night Tony Eugene Harrison, age 39 of New Tazewell showed up at The Claiborne County Justice Center and gave information to Officer Mike Satkowski leading to the murder of his wife Vickie Harrison, age 42. According to Captain David Honeycutt, the couple was having marital problems which led to the homicide. At approximately 1:45AM Thursday, Vickie Harrison’s body was discovered unresponsive at her residence, 145 Mariah Lane New Tazewell. The couple has been married for 20 years and they have two (2) small children.

After preliminary investigation the husband of Vickie Harrison, Tony Harrison was placed under arrest and charge with Criminal Homicide. An autopsy is being performed on Vickie Harrison to determine the exact cause of death. Harrison is currently being held in the Claiborne County Jail without a bond. He was arraigned before Criminal Sessions Judge, Robert Estep on Thursday July 9, 2009 and will be awaiting another court date set for July 16, 2009.