CRIME & SAFETY
Judge sets hearing to decide if Megan Boswell’s trial will be in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter Evelyn, appeared in court Thursday. Boswell and her attorney Gene Scott appeared before Judge James “Jim” Goodwin, along with First Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus. Boswell faces a slew of charges tied to her daughter’s death, including […]
Man charged with attempted first-degree murder after shooting in Kingsport, police say
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Kingsport man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting on Tuesday evening, according to the Kingsport Police Department. The Kingsport Police Department said that Samuel Murphy, 41, has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and felony reckless...
Scott Co. investigators find drugs while arresting wanted man, sheriff says
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A man wanted in both Scott and Wise counties was arrested Monday, and investigators report finding meth, cocaine and other drugs in his home. According to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, investigators found Michael Landon Raboin, 41, at his Duffield home. The sheriff’s office searched Raboin’s […]
Johnson City man accused of inappropriately touching girl charged, police say
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Johnson City man accused of inappropriately touching a girl has been charged with sexual battery, according to authorities. Oscar Gomez, 48, was arrested after a juvenile reported that Gomez inappropriately touched her against her will, according to the Johnson City Police Department. Gomez...
Tennessee woman crashes car into Waffle House in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Wytheville Police Department says no one was hurt after a woman crashed her car into a Waffle House early Wednesday morning. It all happened just before 4 a.m. on March 27 when a Subaru slammed into the Waffle House on E. Main Street. Wytheville...
Johnson City man arrested following domestic disturbance call
On March 23, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Quincy Killen, 22, Johnson City, on charges of aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, misdemeanor vandalism, and interference with emergency calls. The arrest stemmed from a domestic disturbance report around 2:30 p.m. at a residence on Dyer Street. An investigation revealed that Killen had allegedly […] The post Johnson City man arrested following domestic disturbance call appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton Police Department reports arrests
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On March 22, officers arrested Oscar Gomez, 48, of Johnson City, charging him with sexual battery. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Dec. 20, 2023, at a residence on W. State of Franklin Road. According to reports, a juvenile female reported that Gomez […] The post Elizabethton Police Department reports arrests appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City Police apprehend Elizabethton resident on DUI, child endangerment charges
On March 20, Johnson City Police Department officers apprehended Gwendolyn Crowe, a 26-year-old resident of Elizabethton. Crowe faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and felony child endangerment stemming from DUI. The arrest unfolded following officers’ response to reports of an intoxicated driver in the vicinity of 1905 N. Roan St. Upon arrival, officers […] The post Johnson City Police apprehend Elizabethton resident on DUI, child endangerment charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Northeast TN law enforcement in favor of upping penalty for making school threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase the charge for a school threat from a misdemeanor to a felony in Tennessee. It is now up to the Tennessee Senate to make it official. The bill, which sailed through the House with bipartisan support, would make threatening […]
100+ attend WCSO’s women in law enforcement event
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) held an event focused on the importance of women in law enforcement Thursday. The event was attended by more than 100 women in law enforcement representing agencies from across the area, some coming from as far away as Chattanooga. All women working in […]
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