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Weber City officer accused of using excessive force against juvenile

GATE CITY, Va. — Inflicting a concussion to a juvenile has spurred charges against a Weber City police officer, according to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, and more arrests in the incident are pending.

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Eric Bradford
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Kingsport woman finds stranger sleeping in her bed

A resident of East Sullivan Street found unknown and unwanted company in her home Thursday evening — and napping soundly in her bed.

Jul 12, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Corey Moore
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crime

Gunman gets life in Lynn Garden murder

A Blountville man who fatally shot a Lynn Garden resident to rob him of marijuana and money — and once incarcerated, briefly escaped from jail — has now pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.

Jul 12, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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police blotter

Stone Drive motorist's selfie triggers arrest

A Kingsport patrol officer on East Stone Drive spotted the driver of a pickup "hold his cell phone up about his head and begin to take pictures while the vehicle was in motion."

Jul 11, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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police blotter

Man beaten unconscious at Kingsport club

Shortly after 3 a.m., police were alerted to a fight outside Rain Nite Life on West Stone Drive. Upon arrival, they had to disperse "a large crowd spread over the front parking lot."

Jul 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Timothy Romine
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Woman abducted at Kingsport Dollar General

KINGSPORT — As a woman departed a Lynn Garden business on Sunday, a stranger allegedly jumped in her car, issued threats and made her drive him around town.

Jul 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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police blotter

Kingsport home invader acts on 'word from Jesus'

At 6 a.m., a 60-year-old resident of Jersey Street was awakened by someone kicking in her door. She then found an unknown woman in her home and had to forcibly push the intruder out of the house.

Jul 2, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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Juveniles charged in Kingsport car theft, suspected in burglaries

KINGSPORT — The case of four juveniles caught with a stolen car has highlighted the benefits of good neighborhood communication, according to police, while also underscoring how some victims make themselves an easy target.

Jun 27, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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crime

'Big Box Bandit' tied to bank robbery at Kingsport Walmart

Federal agents are seeking tips on a man suspected in a string of robberies inside multiple Walmarts, including a Kingsport bank branch where he made away with more than $6,000.

Jun 25, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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Naked woman arrested at Kingsport restaurant

At about 9:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of indecent exposure at Bojangles' on Fort Henry Drive. Upon arrival, they found a woman, age 32, walking near the restaurant "completely nude."

Jun 24, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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