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Lawsuit: Feds looking into JCPD corruption allegations
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — New court documents reveal the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has been the subject of a federal public corruption probe related to the Sean Williams sexual assault cases and federal lawsuits tied to Williams.
JCPD arrests Spartanburg man in drug bust
JOHNSON CITY – On April 18, officers with the JCPD Special Investigations Squad (SIS), working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, arrested Louis Ross, 35, of Spartanburg, S.C. Ross was charged with maintaining a dwelling where a controlled substance is stored or distributed, five counts of manufacture/delivery/sell of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine […] The post JCPD arrests Spartanburg man in drug bust appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Missing Kingsport man found safe, TBI says
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A missing Kingsport man who was at the center of a Silver Alert has been found. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), announced Friday that Robert Stallings, 77, had been found safe. The Silver Alert for Stallings was issued on April 6. At the time, the TBI reported he had not […]
Demolition permit issued for partially collapsed Bristol, Tennessee hotel
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — It's been more than three years since a structure slated to be a Holiday Inn Hotel in Bristol, Tennessee, partially collapsed. Since that time, the building has sat untouched, as work at the site was halted. Now, the city of Bristol, Tennessee says it's set...
Deadline arrives for Westside Inn residents to vacate
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Friday marked the deadline for residents of the Westside Inn in Kingsport to vacate the premises or face eviction. Those living at the motel were given a letter on March 19 from the operator, telling them they had to leave by April 5. A temporary restraining order was filed by legal […]
Traffic Alert: Storm pipe replacement could cause delays in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Virginia will begin replacing storm pipes on Meadowcrest Drive on Friday. According to the City of Bristol, Virginia, public works will be replacing storm pipes in the 100 block of Meadowcrest Drive. Motorists are advised there could be slight delays and detours in the area until the project is […]
These cuties are ready to be adopted, take a look at Tails and Paws for Friday
(WJHL) – Tails and Paws for Friday, April 19, 2024. Tails and Paws highlights animals up for adoption at various animal shelters across the region. These cuties are up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you area interested in adopting, you...
Johnson City man sentenced to 18 years for role in fentanyl death
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A 20-year-old Johnson City man will serve 18 years in prison for selling a pill containing fentanyl that caused a 20-year-old woman’s death near East Tennessee State University on Sept. 9, 2022. Zachary Bobadilla, who was indicted for the death in March 2023, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder under the drug […]
Crossroads Craftworks opens in Elizabethton
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — If you are in the mood to create some art, there is a new business in Downtown Elizabethton that is just for you. Crossroads Craftworks is a creative space that features art workshops, maker's markets, and classes like blacksmithing. The business will showcase the artists,...
JCPD investigators honored for saving unresponsive juvenile from creek
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson City Commission recognized two investigators credited with saving a missing juvenile’s life after they found them unresponsive in a creek bed in late February. According to a news release from the City of Johnson City, Investigator Timothy Joe Hensley will receive the Johnson City Police Department’s (JCPD) Life […]
Elizabethton Police Department reports series of arrests in recent weeks
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On April 17, Officer Samuel Woodby responded to a disturbance at 841 West Elk Ave. (Exxon) where Kathy Sue Lingerfelt was found in an agitated state. Upon investigation, Lingerfelt was arrested for public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine. On April […] The post Elizabethton Police Department reports series of arrests in recent weeks appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Man arrested in Tennessee after Mocksville homicide forces teen to hide in home with 1-month-old, sheriff’s office says
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been arrested a state away after shooting and killing a woman in Mocksville. The Davie County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a shooting on Pineville Road just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to deputies, an 18-year-old girl called 911 about a shooting at the home, […]
ETSU freshman turns local child’s story into a song
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Samson Ayers, a 10-year-old from Jonesborough, has been in and out of hospitals since he was only 2. Due to his medical needs, Samson and his family make trips to Cincinnati, where he became involved with the Karit’s Heart Foundation. “Kari’s Heart Foundation nominated him to the Sing Me a […]
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