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Kingsport PD may get body cameras, if approved by BMA

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Kingsport Police Department may soon have access to body cameras if the ordinance is approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Kingsport Mayor Paul...

Kingsport police investigating 'suspicious device/substance' on Cooper Street

Update: The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) said in an update Wednesday night that it was still investigating a suspicious "device/substance" on Cooper Street. After some residen...

Kingsport PD: Explosive devices destroyed, suspect in custody after evacuations

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Explosive devices found in an abandoned Kingsport home have been destroyed by specialized teams, and a person is in custody, according to the Kingsport Po...

Kingsport PD: 'Initial investigation' of suspicious device on Cooper St. done, evacuated residents return home

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)— The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) said it has completed its initial investigation of a suspicious device/substance at a residence on Cooper Street just...

Kingsport man arrested after allegedly abusing newborn

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man has been arrested after allegedly abusing an infant, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). A news release from t...

VSP: Weber City Police Dept. investigation related to alleged fraudulent time sheets

WEBER CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police (VSP) confirmed on Thursday that it is investigating the Weber City Police Department on allegations of fraudulent time sheets....

SCSO: Kingsport man arrested after driving into oncoming traffic during pursuit

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man was transported to the hospital after allegedly leading police on a pursuit on Sunday night. According to the Sullivan County Sherif...

KSP joins state 6-State Trooper Project

Suspect found in abandoned Kingsport home with explosives identified

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department said in an update that a primary suspect in the May 6 incident, which prompted evacuations in Lynn Garden, has been identi...

Parsons Police Department encourages safe enjoyment of holiday activities

Officers will be conducting increased patrols throughout the city during the Katy Days events.

THSO to bring 'Operation Hands Free' bus to I-26 in Kingsport on Tuesday

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) said it will launch its "Operation Hands Free" anti-distracted driving campaign on Tuesday on Interstate 26 in...

Affidavit: Kingsport woman charged after letting man drive her vehicle under the influence, leading to crash that killed...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — An affidavit obtained by News Channel 11 on Tuesday said that a Kingsport woman has been charged with "DUI by consent" after allegedly allowing her car...

Police: Federal warrant leads to major drug bust, burglary arrests in Corbin

CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Corbin Police Department arrested five individuals this weekend while serving an arrest warrant and two search warrants at the same residence. A...

Kentucky State Police reports officer-involved shooting in Johnson County early Sunday morning

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – An officer-involved shooting took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning in Johnson County, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). Accordi...

KSP asking for the public's help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft

According to the agency, the suspect attempted the theft around 1 a.m. Thursday night at the ARH Federal Credit Union in Middlesboro.

Social Media posting leads to burglary and theft arrests in Pittsburg

The Pittsburg Police Department would like to thank the citizens who submitted tips and provided information for these cases. 

Man facing malicious wounding, drug charges after Gate City welfare check

GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) — A Sullivan County man was arrested on multiple charges Sunday after Gate City police responded to an apartment for a welfare check. According to the Gate Ci...

Police: Federal warrant leads to major drug bust, burglary arrests in Corbin

The Corbin Police Department arrested five individuals this weekend while serving an arrest warrant and two search warrants at the same residence.

KSP asking for the public’s help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect involved in an attempted ATM theft. According to the agency, the suspe...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reminding drivers it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. According to the agency, this involves general patrol tactics...

Johnson City man in federal custody for alleged distribution of child pornography

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man who was already facing a sexual exploitation of a minor charge is now in federal custody for alleged distribution of child pornograp...

Prosecutor does not recommend criminal charges for former Weber City officers

WEBER CITY, Va. (WJHL) — A special prosecutor and the Virginia State Police are in agreement not to pursue criminal charges against former officers of the Weber City Police Departm...

TDOT launches roadside assistance program in Northeast Tennessee

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is launching a roadside assistance program in Northeast Tennessee. TDOT announced on Friday that it will...

Silver Alert issued for Johnson City man

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a Silver Alert out of Johnson City on Friday. Mark Briscoe, 62, is 5'9" with black hair and brown ey...