A Warrant has been issued for a Newport man after he attacked his mother. The Cocke County Sheriff’s office was called to a home Thursday afternoon. Tina Howery told the responding deputy that her...
Most people if they were going to steal a vehicle would target a real nice car. But, not a thief in Knox County. That person decided Monday morning to steal a garbage truck. Police...
A Morristown man was taken to the Newport Medical Center Friday night after he claimed to have been sprayed with mace. According to the Cocke County Sheriff’s office, Michael Messer stated that he was...
A seatbelt violation turned into drug charges against a man in Newport Saturday night. Police pulled over 38 year old Jeremy Cox for failing to wear a seatbelt. The arresting officer could smell marijuana...
Police were dispatched Saturday night to the Long Branch Saloon and Grill about a fight. Patrons at the establishment pointed out 29 year old Brenda Depreo and 28 year old Matthew Bailey as the...
Police were called to the Pizza Hut on Cosby Hwy after a car was blocking the entrance and exit to the restaurant. The two people inside were possibly doing drugs. Police arrived and found...
Saturday August 5 is the Dr. Dennis Branch 5k Walk & Run at Newport City Park. The event begins at 8am and you can still register to participate at runsignup.com. The 5k Walk &...
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....
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...
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...