Johnson City Fire Crews Extinguish Two Home Fires
Separate fires on Poplar Street and Grand Avenue prompted firefighter responses on November 8 and 9 in Johnson City.
Johnson City Crime News
In Johnson City, crime news means police investigations, criminal charges, court proceedings and public safety. This page covers criminal activity and the law enforcement and justice system that responds to it.
Accidents
Candle Sparks Johnson City Dining Room Fire
A lone occupant was treated for smoke inhalation after an unattended candle ignited a fire at a Grand Avenue home.
Corruption
Mikayla Evans Admits Lack of Bribery Evidence
The plaintiff retracts bribery allegations in a lawsuit involving Johnson City police officials.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Do community-based police education programs improve trust between local residents and law enforcement?
ETSU Police Department Graduates Inaugural Academy Class
The Citizens Police Academy program aims to strengthen community ties through a five-week educational curriculum.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Do you still trust a local business after an employee is convicted of internal fraud?
Former Meade Tractor Manager Sentenced for Fraud
A federal court sentenced Jacob Redman to 15 months in prison for wire fraud involving over $1 million.
Terrorism
Police Cleared Bomb Threat at Johnson City Medical Center
Authorities found no explosives after a patient allegedly threatened a vehicle at the medical facility.
Regular subjects here include arrests, criminal trials, police department policy, and shifts in local crime trends. Coverage reaches across Johnson City and into the surrounding communities whenever a criminal case or enforcement effort crosses the city line. Court dates and charging decisions often unfold over months, so a single incident can generate several stories. Staffing levels and how quickly cases move through the local courts are the two constraints that shape how crime develops here.