CRIME & SAFETY
Wanted man arrested by NPD after extended pursuit
A 31-year-old man with an outstanding warrant for violation of probation was arrested Wednesday after leading Newport Police on an extended pursuit and is now facing several additional charges. His passengers reportedly pleaded with him to stop. According to a report filed by Newport Police Department (NPD) Officer Dallas Cotter, he spotted a vehicle being driven on US25E by William Sanderlin. Cotter reports he was aware Sanderlin had an active violation of probation warrant out of Cocke County Circuit Court. ...
Warrant issued for alleged workplace assault
A warrant has been issued for a man accused by co-workers of committing an assault at their workplace, River Rat Rafting. According to a Cocke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) incident report filed by Sgt. Miranda Williams, she responded to Newport Medical Center on May 1 at 10:15 p.m. after dispatch was notified by hospital staff that an assault had occurred. Upon arrival, Williams reports contact was made with a male,...
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