Thief Steals Money From Home Safe
A thief who broke into a home in Newport last weekend got away with quite the haul. Garry Lewis told the Cocke County sheriff’s office he and his wife traveled to Nashville last weekend....
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Altercation At Sparkle Car Wash Sends Man To Hospital
A man was transported to the hospital Tuesday night after he was found passed out overdosed in a vehicle. Police had been called to the Sparkle Car Wash about two people in a black...
Two Arrested For Drug Traffic
Newport police arrested two woman Tuesday morning on drug related charges. Management at Love’s Travel Center had called law enforcement about drug traffic happening in their parking lot. A car with an expired registration...
Man Tries To Break Into Home In Hamblen Co With Chainsaw
A man is in jail in Hamblen County after he tried to break into a home using a chainsaw. The Hamblen County Sheriff’s office says that early Wedneday morning 42 year old Brian Scott...
Man In Custody For Parrottsville Area Thefts
A Greene County man is in jail in Cocke County today. Investigators with the Cocke County Sheriff’s office say that Flemon Franklin McNutt is responsible for a series of thefts in the Parrottsville area...
Innovative Cognitive Care For Veterans Act Introduced
US Rep. Diana Hershbarger joined with Congressman Chip Roy ( R-TX) last week, in introducing the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act. This legislation will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement...
Man Arrested For DUI And More
Monday evening Newport police were called out to west Hwy 27/70 in the vicinity of the Love’s Travel Center about a white Dodge pickup that was all over the road. Witnesses told law enforcement...
Three Arrested For Trespass On Padlocked Properties
You might recall earlier this year, the Cocke County Sheriff’s office with assistance from the Newport Police Department , the Drug Enforcement Agency and the joint SWAT team from Jefferson County, shut down three...
Medic Blood Center Offering Array
Pigeon Forge has a new theatre and a new show for this year called Array. Medic Regional Blood Center has your opportunity to receive a ticket. All this month anyone who gives blood will...
Man Arrested After Threats With Knife
A man was arrested Saturday night in Newport after he pulled a knife threatening several individuals. The incident happened at an address on Myers Circle. Kelly Lunsford and Monica Speir told police that 27...