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Affidavit: Tennessee officer fondled woman caught stealing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — An affidavit says a Tennessee officer took a woman caught shoplifting to his apartment and fondled her. News outlets report 28-year-old Benjamin Dessalines was arrested Thursday on felony kidnapping and felony sexual battery charges. The woman said the Chattanooga police officer was working a side job …

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Boyd Named Interim UT President

Randy Boyd Named as UT Interim President; Releases Video Randy Boyd, Knoxville businessman and former adviser to Gov. Bill Haslam for higher education, will serve as interim president of the University of Tennessee following the retirement of UT President Joe DiPietro in November. The appointment was made by the board …

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Boyd Recommended for Interim U-T President

By Mocs News Staff U-T officials are recommending a former Tennessee gubernatorial candidate to serve as an interim president for the University of Tennessee.  Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman and U-T alumnus, lost his bid for the GOP nomination for governor to Bill Lee. If the appointment is approved, Boyd …

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CPD Name Suspect in Weekend Fatal Hit and Run

FROM CPD CPD NEWS RELEASE: Police have identified 18-yr-old Israel Martin-Alonzo as the suspect involved in a fatal hit & run that occurred on 7/30/18 in the 4500 block of Norcross Rd. Warrants are on file for his arrest. Please call (423) 698-2525 w/ any info on his whereabouts.

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