In wake of tense protest Monday, city officials meet with activists for third time to discuss reforms

Tensions flare, protest erupts outside local pawn shop

Protesters shut down a portion of West Walnut Street near Volunteer Pawn Monday for several hours after a group of people, some of whom wearing were shirts that said “New Panthers,” were allegedly denied a firearm purchase at the pawn shop.

'Moment after moment of hope': Friday meeting sets tone for change in Johnson City

In the grand scheme of things, Friday’s meeting at the Langston Centre between Johnson City leaders and community activists was just a small piece in a larger movement to bring change to Johnson City.

As demonstrators push for change, Jonesborough police chief says there's 'always room for improvement'

For Jonesborough’s police chief and public safety director, there’s no such thing as too much when it comes to training their officers.

Local activists to discuss police reform with city officials on Friday

Johnson City officials will meet Friday with members of the New Generation Freedom Fighters, a Johnson City group pushing for police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death, to “develop a good relationship” moving forward.

Walmart burglary, Doyle's tire crash and more Johnson City crime reports

Recent felony arrests reported by the Johnson City Police Department.

Crime roundup: Auto theft, aggravated burglary and meth

Recent felony arrests reported by the Johnson City Police Department:

Local law enforcement grappling with 'surge' in meth

While the opioid epidemic has dominated national conversations for years, at least one local legal official believes there’s another drug that needs some renewed attention: Meth.

Has Tennessee's hands free law made roadways safer?

Since Tennessee’s “Hands-Free Law” went into effect last July 1, Washington County law enforcement agencies have issued more than 450 citations — more than 80% of them written by Johnson City police officers.

Police, fire departments call for applicants

With recent announcements from law enforcement agencies about job openings, it appears they’re having a hard time filling their ranks.

Auto thefts lead to arrests

13 years with no answers: What happened to Gordon Banner II?

On Oct. 7, 2006, Gordon Banner II left home for a night out.

Crime roundup: Domestic assault, selling meth and aggravated burglary

Recent felony arrests reported by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Johnson City Police Department:

JCPD: Fugitive from justice, man brandishing gun and more

A roundup of recent arrests from the Johnson City Police Department. 

Law enforcement agencies prep for New Year's Eve holiday

Nationwide, 973 people died in traffic crashes during the three-day New Year’s Day weekend in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.