Author: jock

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 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...

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...