Hawkins Homicide Suspect Captured In Saltville, Virginia

A Hawkins County homicide suspect is captured in Saltville Virginia Monday night. 25 year old Canaan Ellis Harless was wanted on charges of homicide and aggravated robbery in connection to the death of 29 year old Tyler Nelms of Church Hill. Nelms’ body was found near Sensabaugh Hollow Road last month. Authorities discovered Harless was staying at a Saltville residence on Perryville Road and was captured after a short foot pursuit by Saltville Police with assistance from several surrounding law enforcement agencies.