“MOST WANTED” SUSPECT NABBED
THANKS TO THE INTERNET, A FOURTH PERSON LISTED ON THE JOHNSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S “MOST WANTED LIST” HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES. CITY RESIDENT 43 YEAR OLD KERRY WHITLEY IS…
NO SMOKING BAN IN VIRGINIA
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has proposed a statewide smoking ban in restaurants. Kaine’s proposal would exclude exterior dining areas. He was joined by elected officials, public health advocates and a…
MISSING BRISTOL COUPLE BEING SOUGHT
Photo courtesy of Bristol Herald Courier THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A MISSING BRISTOL TENNESSEE COUPLE. ACCORDING TO POLICE 39 YEAR HEATHER YOUNG AND 43 YEAR OLD DOUG YOUNG HAVE…
HEARING SET FOR COAL FIRED POWER PLANT
Opponents and supporters of Dominion Virginia Power’s proposed coal-fired power plant in southwestern Virginia are expected at a public hearing in Richmond tomorrow. The State Corporation Commission will determine whether…
MAN IN COUNTERFEIT OPERATION SENT TO JAIL
A MEADOWVIEW VIRGINIA MAN ACCUSED OF PASING COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY HAS BEEN ORDERED TO SPEND TIME IN A FEDERAL PRISON. A FEDERAL JUDGE IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN ABINGDON ORDERED 48…
JOHNSON CITY WOMAN ACCUSED IN KNIFING INCIDENT
A JOHNSON CITY WOMAN ACCUSED IN A KNIFING INCIDENT THAT LEFT ONE PERSON INJURED IS BEHIND BARS. 43 YEAR OLD CHRISTINE DUGGER IS CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KENNETH DUGGER…
KINGSPORT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO GET UNDERWAY SOON ON A KINGSPORT BRIDGE THAT IS LOCATED ON A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY. BARRIERS WILL BE PUT INTO PLACE ON NETHERLAND INN ROAD FRIDAY…
ABUSED BABY AT MORRISTOWN DAYCARE DIES
A baby at the center of a daycare abuse case in Morristown Tennessee died unexpectedly while visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Seven-month-old Deshaun Wayne Bounds stopped breathing and died later at…
YOUTUBE SITE NETS ANOTHER ARREST
ANOTHER PERSON WHO RECENTLY APPEARED ON THE JOHNSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MOST WANTED LIST FROM THE YOUTUBE WEBSITE IS BEHIND BARS. 57 YEAR OLD ANTHONY GENTRY WAS LOCATED AT A…