CRIME & SAFETY
JCPD: Man charged with aggravated assault after shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man was arrested after he allegedly shot an individual in the leg during an argument on Tuesday, police report. The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reported that officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue regarding shots fired around 4 p.m. An investigation […]
Attorneys for widow of man shot by SCSO officers speak
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawyers for a woman whose husband was shot to death by Sullivan County sheriff's officers a year ago say Karen Crowley's case is about far more than trying to extract punitive damages from Sullivan County.
Johnson City man accused of pointing gun at 2 people charged
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Johnson City man accused of pointing a gun at two people has been charged, according to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office. Khalil Scott, 28, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Authorities said Scott pointed a gun at and also threatened...
JCFD responds to house fire on Shawnee Road; all residents and pets safe
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) responded to a house fire on Shawnee Road Thursday evening. The owners of the house said the fire started after a lawn mower caught fire in the garage. All residents and pets did make it out safely, the owner reported.
Court docs: Former BTCS educational assistant accused of exploitation of a minor
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Sullivan County Grand Jury has charged a former educational assistant at Bristol, Tennessee City Schools with exploitation of a minor, according to court documents obtained by News 5. Jason Milhorn is accused of exposing a minor to sexually explicit material. He was arrested and...
WCSO: Inmate charged with attempted murder after attack on corrections officer
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — An inmate at the Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center (WCDC) has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after she reportedly attacked a corrections officer in a housing unit on Wednesday morning. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Patricia Nunley, 44, of Bristol, Tennessee, was […]
Missing East Tennessee Woman Found Safe, Ending Search Prompted by Silver Alert
The search for a missing East Tennessee woman drew to a close Monday night as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Oretha Kollie had been found safe. A Silver Alert had been issued earlier in the evening by the TBI on behalf of the Jonesborough Police Department after concerns escalated over her whereabouts due to a medical condition that could impair her ability to return safely on her own.
Multiple arrests made by Elizabethton Police Department on various charges
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On April 24, officers responded to a request for assistance at 720 West Elk Avenue (Cato). Steve Mahan reported that his daughter, Terese Kristin Kimes-Gibson, refused to exit his vehicle when he attempted to take her to the hospital in Johnson City. Upon arrival, […] The post Multiple arrests made by Elizabethton Police Department on various charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Murder suspect, victim in court on day of incident
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record A Farmington man is in custody, caught in Kingsport, Tenn. less than a day after a reported murder at his Pineville Road home. Dennis Jerome Sales, 38, was picked up in Tennessee April 18. He had been on the run since a murder the previous afternoon, said Davie Sheriff J.D. […] The post Murder suspect, victim in court on day of incident appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Elizabethton City Police issue ‘Peddler’ Permits for Brightspeed Internet Sales
A group of 10 individuals have been granted City of Elizabethton “Peddler” Permits, effective today, April 22. These individuals are authorized to sell a new home internet service offered by Brightspeed and will carry their city permits along with photo identification provided by their company. The issuance of these permits aligns with Elizabethton City Code, […] The post Elizabethton City Police issue ‘Peddler’ Permits for Brightspeed Internet Sales appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Erwin's new patrol captain comes from family dedicated to community
Wayne Edwards comes from a family dedicated to serving the community. The 29-year veteran officer with the Erwin Police Department was recently promoted to the rank of patrol captain. “My granddad, Ray Edwards, worked for the Erwin Police Department. He was a captain,” Edwards said. “My uncle was Keith...
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