Wise woman pleads guilty to murder in wrong-way crash

WISE — The 36-year old Coeburn woman who caused a fatal car crash by attempting to avoid a police checkpoint pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Wise County Circuit Court Thursday.

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Local News

Kingsport police seek man suspected of stabbing brother

Kingsport police officers were dispatched to a residence, located at 1015 Oak Drive Circle, in Kingsport, in reference to a stabbing incident on Wednesday around 5 p.m.

Aug 15, 2018 at 11:34 PM

Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Hawkins man's hidden camera identifies employee as theft suspect

On Aug. 9 the victim received an electronic notification that the surveillance video had recorded movement in the bedroom. Upon viewing the recording the victim identified a full-time farm hand, Joshua Matthew Sorah, as the alleged culprit.

Aug 15, 2018 at 11:44 AM

crime

Alleged killer recaptured after escape from Blountville jail

BLOUNTVILLE — A Kingsport murder suspect who escaped the Sullivan County jail by using another inmate’s identity was recaptured early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Aug 15, 2018 at 7:52 AM

Mount carmel Police Department

Mount Carmel man accused of assaulting girlfriend who had baby in her arms

MCPD Officer Corey Lawson stated in his report that there was a visible mark on the baby where it hit its head. Edward Lee Johnson was additionally charged with aggravated assault for allegedly choking the girlfriend as she was trying to get up, while still holding the baby.

Aug 14, 2018 at 9:00 PM

Rogersville Police Department

Rogersville man wanted on probation warrant now facing meth, other drug charges

Upon locating Zachary Jones in a back bedroom the officers also allegedly spotted seven baggies of meth laid out on a desk, as well as a set of digital scales that had powder on it as well. The meth reportedly weighed out to 5.78 grams, which has a street value of about $575.

Aug 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM

police blotter

Driver arrested after police spot woman clinging to hood of car

At about 1 a.m., a patrol officer spotted a Toyota traveling on East Center Street with no headlights activated — and a woman sprawled across the hood.

Aug 14, 2018 at 3:08 PM

Sullivan North High School

Updated: Discovery of rifle, shotgun in student vehicle prompts lockdown at Sullivan North

A school resource officer found the weapons.

Aug 13, 2018 at 1:57 PM

Purple Cow

Vehicle fire scorches Purple Cow drive-thru

The owners of the Purple Cow were at the restaurant Saturday afternoon, assessing the damage from the vehicle fire and trying to figure out the best way to reopen as soon as possible.

Aug 11, 2018 at 8:00 PM

An employee told the Times-News at the scene that SUV pulled up and the driver began to order his meal when the vehicle started smoking heavily. But, the smoke quickly turned into flames, and driver, as well as all Purple cow employees, evacuated the area and called 911.

Kingsport Fire Department

Vehicle fire scalds Purple Cow drive-thru

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: An employee told the Times-News at the scene that SUV pulled up and the driver began to order his meal when the vehicle started smoking heavily. But, the smoke quickly turned into flames. They got the other cars in line backed up, and called 911.

Aug 11, 2018 at 3:56 PM

fatal crash

Johnson City man killed in I-81 crash

KINGSPORT — Friday’s fatal crash on Interstate 81 was reportedly due to the victim crossing the median and entering lanes of oncoming traffic, striking another vehicle.

Aug 11, 2018 at 10:36 AM

TBI investigating Bluff City death

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been asked to look into Friday’s discovery of a dead man in Bluff City.

Aug 10, 2018 at 9:23 PM

Church Hill Police Department

Four-county pursuit suspect arrested five hours after crashing in Mount Carmel

Around 8:43 a.m. Friday Church Hill police responded to Sunrise Avenue near Old Stage Road where man later identified as Dewayne Francisco Tipton, 32, of Erwin, was reportedly walking around with an ax handle asking people if he was in Johnson City.

Aug 10, 2018 at 7:07 PM

Kingsport crash collects three vehicle, sends one on its side

The collision occurred at about noon at the intersection of Watauga Street and East Sevier Avenue.

Aug 10, 2018 at 1:11 PM