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Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 26
JOHNSON CITY – On June 29 at 11:26 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash at westbound mile marker 13.8 on Interstate 26. The motorcycle left the road, traveled into the median, and collided with the cable barrier. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the motorcycle operator, identified […] The post Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 26 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
JCPD: Fatal motorcycle crash over the weekend still believed to be single-vehicle incident
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) told News Channel 11 on Monday that after numerous witness interviews, a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Gray is still believed to have been a single-vehicle crash. The JCPD said it obtained statements from those in the area at the time of the […]
WCSO: Man arrested after taking victim’s dog while armed with pepper projectile gun
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Gray man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly took a victim’s dog and pointed a pepper projectile gun at them. According to a news release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies were called to a home in the 100 block of Adams Street shortly before 9 […]
Suspected killer of Greeneville man receives two life sentences in Florida
The man that left three people dead in the wake of a two-week crime spree including a man at a Greeneville laundromat has received two consecutive life sentences. Stanley Mossburg was convicted in Polk County, Florida, for the 2019 deaths of Kenneth Bever and Marguerite Morey in Winter Haven. The...
Video: Car crashes into Johnson City animal clinic
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A vehicle crashed into a Johnson City animal hospital on Monday but no serious injuries were reported. It happened at the Oakwell Animal Hospital on Hamilton Place. According to practice manager Curtus Davis, no animals or people were injured. Davis said the clinic will reopen as soon as possible.
Fired Elizabethton teacher takes plea deal following video of dragged student
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A former Elizabethton teacher who was recorded dragging a student across a gym floor has pleaded guilty to one charge and had another dismissed. Nicole Horne was in Carter County court Monday morning. Horne previously faced two charges: simple assault and child abuse and neglect. The child abuse charge was […]
Missing Person’s Vehicle Found in Clemson
Victor Birchfield, 61, from Carter County, Tennessee, located near Johnson City, TN, has been reported missing. Officials said his vehicle was spotted in Clemson. Law enforcement agencies in both states are collaborating on the investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert on June 22 for Birchfield, last seen on June 19. He was wearing an orange t-shirt, grey basketball shorts, leather shoes, and black socks. Birchfield is believed to be driving a silver 2003 Toyota 4Runner with rear damage, Tennessee license plate TN 070-BKZV. Anyone with information is urged to contact CCSO at 423-542-1845, the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or your local law enforcement agency.
Elizabethton Police Department announces Independence Day road closures
The Elizabethton Police Department has announced road closures in preparation for the Independence Day Celebration. Starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, East Elk Avenue from Riverside Drive to the monument, including the Academy Street entrance, will be closed. At 7 p.m., East Elk Avenue from South Sycamore Street to Riverside Drive, encompassing the […] The post Elizabethton Police Department announces Independence Day road closures appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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