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Crime and Justice in East Tennessee

A LaFollette woman, Ginger Smallwood, has been charged with the theft of hundreds of lawn decorations. She turned herself in to Loudon police last week and now faces felony theft charges. Image: A person stealing lawn decorations Ginger Smallwood turned herself in to Loudon police

In other news, a Knoxville couple has been sentenced for producing over 100 fake IDs at Driver Service Centers. The DOJ said the woman was a district manager for the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security and had the authority to issue driver’s licenses and identification cards. Image: Fake IDs The couple was sentenced for producing fake IDs

Community Spirit in East Tennessee

John Halter, a father from East Tennessee, runs and bikes 100 miles every year for his daughter, Hattie, who battled childhood cancer. Image: John Halter running ‘I do it for my daughter, Hattie’

Brent Anderson, also known as the VFL Superfan, has been nominated as the Special Olympics Tennessee ‘Athlete of the Year’. He has had a passion for sports for as long as he can remember. Image: Brent Anderson Brent Anderson, the VFL Superfan

Tragedy Strikes in East Tennessee

The body of 19-year-old Braeden Hartup of Roane County was found at Watts Bar Reservoir, according to the TWRA. Image: Watts Bar Reservoir The body of Braeden Hartup was found at Watts Bar Reservoir

A death investigation is underway in Bean Station, according to the TBI. Agents are assisting the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation along Rocky Springs Road. Image: Bean Station Death investigation underway in Bean Station

Weather Alert

The NWS has issued a tornado watch for most of East Tennessee. Image: Tornado warning Tornado watch issued for East Tennessee