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Blinding of toddler nets Scott County mom prison sentence

A reportedly unrepentant Scott County woman will serve nine years in prison for the severe abuse of her 22-month-old son, which prosecutors say has caused permanent blindness for the boy and "life-long hardship."

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Man accused of indecent exposure at Kingsport Pavilion

Police have arrested an 18-year-old for a pair of recent incidents at a Kingsport shopping center, where he allegedly sat in a car and intentionally exposed himself to women.

Jan 14, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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Redflex disdain nets endangerment charge in Kingsport

At the intersection of Fort Henry Drive and Colonial Heights Road, an officer observed a car run a light that was red for three seconds. The driver was reportedly holding his hand out the window to flip off the Redflex camera — just as in other recent violations in the city.

Jan 11, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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Kingsport attempted murder suspect arrested in New York

A man who allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old nearly three months ago at a Model City apartment complex has been taken into custody by police in New York.

Jan 10, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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Kingsport police respond to quarrel over cell phone quote

A woman called police to a wireless provider on Stone Drive, saying the salesman quoted a price for cell phones, then tried to charge her more. When she questioned him, according to her account, he yelled and cursed at her, she knocked a box off the counter and he tried to flip the counter on top of her.

Jan 9, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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Kingsport prowler allegedly steals car

Police say they have arrested a Bluff City woman who was rummaging through vehicles in a Kingsport neighborhood, then found a set of keys in one automobile and drove it away. 

Jan 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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Mall deviant proves adept at avoiding security cameras

A 19-year-old reported indecent exposure at Belk in the Fort Henry Mall. While in the bathroom, a man in the next stall peeped at him through the cracks, while also moving his feet in a "twitching motion."

Jan 4, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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HAAP explosion reportedly felt throughout the area

KINGSPORT — The powerful explosion in the wake of a Thursday's fire at Holston Army Ammunition Plant could apparently be felt several miles away, and brought some people out for a closer look at all the commotion.

Jan 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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Best of the blotter: Sullivan County's lawn mower bandit, scorned women, worm thief and more

This installment of the Times News blotter contains some of the highs and lows of Sullivan County police reports in 2018.

Dec 30, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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Best of the blotter: Hawkins County switch discipline, chicken kicker, election prank and more

This installment of the Times News blotter contains some of the highs and lows of Hawkins County police reports in 2018.

Dec 28, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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