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One Killed In Newport Accident

One person was killed and two others injured in an accident on Cosby Hwy in Newport last week. According to Newport police, 41 year old Toran Hedgepath was driving northbound on Cosby Hwy in...

Food City Reports Employee Theft

On Wednesday, officer Andy Oliver responded to Food City West for a report of theft. The store manager stated that an employee had been stealing money from the store. The manager provided a list...

Counterfeit Money Found At Walmart

Newport Officer Donald Coakley was called to Walmart in reference to counterfeit money being found. Officer Coakley spoke with loss prevention employees who said he found 2 counterfeit $100 bills while counting down one...

Vehicle Stolen Out Of NC, Man Charged

On Wednesday, Newport Officer Lindsey Laughter was dispatched to an area on Old Cosby Road in reference to a male rolling around on the ground behind a maroon Jeep Wagoneer. The Jeep was unoccupied,...

Shoplifting At Walmart

Newport Patrolman Eli Suggs was dispatched to Walmart on Tuesday concerning a shoplifting report. Officer Suggs spoke with Loss Prevention employees who stated that a male and female had been inside the store on...