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Domestic violence highlighted as Branch House honors law enforcement officers
BLOUNTVILLE — The tears flowed down her cheeks as she leaned over to hug Bristol, Tennessee Police Chief Matt Austin. She was hired just a little more than a year after one of the department’s officers, Mark Vance, died in the line of duty in 2004. Read Full...
Richmond, Roark honored for work with victims of domestic abuse
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – Volunteers, community leaders, elected officials and police officers gathered Friday to honor two fallen officers and those who are continuing their work. Read Full Story
We’re facing a serious drug overdose problem
District Attorney General Barry Staubus, Dr. Stephen May, Medical Director of the Sullivan County Regional Health Department, and the Sullivan County Drug Coalition are in talks to address the drug overdose epidemic in Sullivan County. Please read the Kingsport Times...
General Staubus and his staff take Oaths of Office
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Barry Staubus was sworn in by Criminal Court Judge James F. Goodwin as District Attorney General for the new term of office. Also taking their Oaths were the Assistant District Attorneys and Criminal Investigators. This year we have...
Be A Scam Stopper
In the U.S. in 2021, more than 92,000 seniors were victims of fraud. These frauds happen over the phone, through text, by email and even on social media. Scammers will do and say whatever it takes to get your information, even pretending to be a friend, family member...
In 2021, senior scam victims lost an average of $18,246
In 2021, senior scam victims lost an average of $18,246. If someone asks you for money or personal information over a call, text, email or even Facebook message, they’re up to something. NEVER send your private information through these channels. Always contact your...
Online Romance Red Flags
In 2021, seniors lost $432 million to fraud and romance scams. If any of these red flags sound familiar, you might be involved with a scammer. NEVER send money or personal information to someone you’ve met online, no matter what they say. If you think you’ve been the...
Morgan Buchanan
This week, the Conference wants to introduce you to one of the 2nd District's interns. Morgan Buchanan is currently attending Liberty University School of Law as a rising 2L. View on Twitter
Trust Your Gut. Just Hang Up
In 2021, seniors were scammed out of $1.7 billion in the U.S. and $32.5 million in the state of Tennessee. These numbers are 74% higher than 2020 and have the potential to keep growing. People will say whatever it takes to get your money or personal information, even...
Scammers use many ways to reach potential victims, even texting
Scammers use many ways to reach potential victims, even texting. They will say whatever it takes to get your money and personal information, including claiming to be a family member in need, government entity or even saying you won a prize. Never send money or...
Render has dedicated her career to battling domestic abuse
Read the full article here: https://heraldcourier.com/news/render-has-dedicated-her-career-to-battling-domestic-abuse/article_d643d868-deb9-11ec-905a-d365d97e11f0.html
Sullivan County Victims of Violent Crimes Memorial
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The Office of the District Attorney General for the Second Judicial District is accepting applications for an Assistant District Attorney position. Applicants for this position must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee, be motivated to be prosecutors, and possess...
Staubus, Goodwin make pitch: ‘Hold on to the money’
Kingsport Times News – Saturday, November 20, 2021 Second Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin made a pitch on Thursday, November 18th, to the Sullivan County Commission regarding settlement monies received from the...