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Escaped inmate in Erwin Police Dept. search found
Update: According to the Erwin Police Department, the inmate had been taken back into custody as of 7:55 p.m. According to a social media post by Sheriff Mike Hensley, the inmate escaped while being escorted down a stairway at the Unicoi County Courthouse. Officers immediately began a search and asked the United States Marshal Service […]
Madison County Board of Elections director Jacob Ray charged with DWI, gambling
MARSHALL - Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray was arrested and charged this month with driving while impaired and gambling, according to Madison County Board of Commissioners Chair Matt Wechtel. Ray, 30, was charged with driving while impaired and misdemeanor gambling. He is due in court in Madison County on Aug....
Wood Construction owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leighton “Joe” Wood appeared in federal court Wednesday and pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting his involvement in conspiracies to commit fraud and that there was an intent to defraud. Wood, the former owner of Wood Construction, is accused of taking money from dozens of homeowners in multiple states in 2020 […]
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