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DA: Johnson City drug dealer sentenced to 24 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man found passed out in a car with several grams of drug paraphernalia and a handgun was sentenced to 24 years in prison Monday, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office said. William Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent...
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
WCSO: Man arrested after elderly woman found living in ‘deplorable conditions’
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Telford man was arrested after police found an elderly woman in his care living in “deplorable conditions,” police report. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to a home on Al Sliger Road in Telford after receiving an anonymous phone call requesting a welfare check on […]
Bristol, TN first responders to conduct training at Tennessee Middle
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol police, firefighters and other first responders will take part in training exercises at Tennessee Middle School during the last full week of July. According to a news release, the Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD), Bristol Tennessee Fire Department and other agencies in the area will be using the middle school […]
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