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Loss estimated at $400K in Parrottsville fire
An attempt to repair a vehicle's gas leak went seriously awry Monday afternoon in Parrottsville causing significant fire damage with numerous fire departments responding to bring the blaze under control. According to a report from the Cocke County Sheriff's Office a deputy, who was among several first responders dispatched to the reported fire at 156 Parrots Circle on July 22, spoke to the owner of the garage, Randy Masingale upon arrival. Masingale stated he was working on a fuel leak on his 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche...
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.
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