At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Jan. 26, two inmates escaped from the Southwest Virginia Jail Authority in Abingdon, Virginia. Read moreEscape advisory released for two inmates
Zorro is one of the most recent edition to the force and is already known to get the job done catching the bad guys. Read moreK-9 Zorro has busy morning on the job
The Mountain City Police Department (MCPD) is receiving a much-needed upgrade. Read moreMountain City Police Department shops local for facelift
An overnight fire that came during the coldest night of the year so far has claimed another home this week. Read moreSpace heater blamed for overnight fire
With a high number of packages being delivered this holiday season, an increase in porch pirating incidents across the county is sadly a part … Read morePorch pirates set sail during holiday season
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies detailing the volume and nature of crime on school campuses and crime identifie… Read moreTBI releases school crime, domestic violence studies
According to Johnson County authorities, a riot last Sunday night at Mountain Youth Academy caused significant damage at the facility. Read moreSheriff responds to riot at Mountain Youth Academy
Tennessee’s comprehensive efforts to address sex trafficking have again been ranked as best in the nation by a leading organization. Read moreTennessee achieves top national ranking in efforts to curb sex trafficking
The reporting for the 2022-2023 influenza season began nationwide in October. Read moreJohnson County experiences an early start to flu season
When the chase was over, deputies discovered a child in the vehicle's back seat the whole time. Read moreMountain City couple takes officer for a car chase with child inside
