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Update: Sean Williams found guilty of escaping from prison transport van
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Update: A federal jury has found accused child rapist Sean Williams guilty of escaping from a prisoner transport van. The jury found Williams not guilty on another count, which was related to an alleged attempted escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Prior to the...
Billy Anderson sentenced for murder of Brionah Tester
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 20-year-old Brionah Tester. According to First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, Billy Anderson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder on Feb. 9, 2024. Anderson received the maximum penalty for the second-degree murder […]
WCSO: Johnson City man charged with kidnapping, assault
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man was charged with kidnapping and simple domestic assault on Tuesday after allegedly forcing a woman into his vehicle and preventing her from leaving for seven hours. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to the 100 block of Frazier Road after a woman […]
New EMA Director named for Washington County, Johnson City
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Evan Clyburn will serve as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Washington County, Tennessee and Johnson City. Clyburn was appointed to the position by Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy at a commission meeting on July 22. Clyburn said being an EMA is a constant learning curve. “It’s a […]
Two roosters from local animal shelter getting new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Animal Shelter welcomed a pair of roosters on Thursday after receiving a call that the farm animals had wandered onto someone’s property. Tammy Davis, the shelter’s executive director, said the roosters are not the first farm animals to need a temporary home. “So, I think the public […]
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order on the second day of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Tails and Paws for this Friday has all types of animals up for adoption
Tails and Paws highlights animals up for adoption at animal shelters across the Tri-Cities. Today, we highlight animals that are up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you are interested in adopting, you can call the shelter at (423) 926 8769 for...
Girls Inc. National releases statement after closure of Johnson City/Washington Co. facility
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Girls Inc. National released a statement on Friday regarding the closure of Girls Inc. of Johnson City. The statement was issued on the official day of the closure of Girls Inc. of Johnson City/ Washington County. Girls Inc. National was extremely sorry to learn of the closure of Girls Inc. […]
Jury finds Sean Williams guilty of escape from van, not guilty of attempted escape from jail
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A jury delivered a split verdict in former Johnson City business owner Sean Williams’ federal trial on two escape-related counts in U.S. District Court Friday. Jurors pronounced Williams not guilty of an alleged attempted escape from the Washington County Detention Center on July 23, 2023. They found him guilty on a […]
Administrative advisor still working with local shelter 1 year after evaluation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In July 2023, the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter Board asked local organization Summit Leadership to evaluate ways the shelter could improve. In August 2023, Brooks Blair was recommended to the board to become an administrative advisor for six months. Almost a year later, Blair is still working with the […]
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