CRIME & SAFETY
Early morning fire brings significant damage to local business
At approximately 4:50 a.m. on Monday, the Elizabethton Fire Department, along with the Elizabethton Police Department and Carter County Rescue Squad, responded to a commercial structure fire at Fatboy Fabrication, located at 1481 Highway 19-E. First-arriving personnel found heavy smoke and fire conditions emanating from the roof. Crews swiftly deployed a hand line and entered […] The post Early morning fire brings significant damage to local business appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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...
City of Elizabethton issues ‘peddler’ permits for Brightspeed salespeople
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Elizabethton said Monday it issued “Peddler” Permits to ten individuals working as door-to-door salespeople for a new home internet service called Brightspeed. The Elizabethton Police Department (EPD) assisted in notifying the public so the community could be assured of the salespeople’s legitimacy. According to a Tip 411 alert […]
Local law enforcement agencies support arming teachers
(WJHL) — Tennessee teachers are just one signature away from gaining the ability to carry concealed weapons in their classrooms, and some local law enforcement agencies say they welcome the help securing school campuses. A controversial bill allowing teachers who already have a concealed carry permit and meet certain criteria has passed the Tennessee General […]
Johnson City man arrested for aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls
JOHNSON CITY — On April 17, officers from the Johnson City Police Department apprehended Rubiel De La Rosa, 29, of Johnson City, charging him with aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls. The arrest followed officers’ response to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Daytona Court. Subsequent investigation revealed that De La […] The post Johnson City man arrested for aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls 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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