Tennessee Legislators seeking to release murderers early from prison and put them back into our communities
State law defines life as 60 years. Currently, those facing sentences with the possibility of parole become eligible after serving 85% of a life sentence, or 51 years. HB1532/SB0561 - As introduced, reduces the portion of a person's sentence for 1st degree murder that...
2021 Annual Service & Protection Awards Ceremony
Each year two local heroes, Officer Mark Vance and Sergeant Steve Hinkle, are honored for their ultimate sacrifice for domestic violence victims and their communities. The Mark Vance Award was created in 2005 to recognize each year the officer who exemplifies high...
First-Degree Murder Conviction
A Sullivan County jury convicted Daniel Walsh of premeditated first-degree murder on September 20, 2021 following a week-long trial. Assistant District Attorney Kaylin Render was the lead prosecutor on the case, with Assistant District Attorney Mike Filetti as second...
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has launched the Booze It & Lose It media campaign
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has launched the Booze It & Lose It media campaign for the 2021 Labor Day Holiday. Driving drunk is a bad decision. In 2019, there were 10,142 people killed in drunk-driving crashes. 100% of drunk driving related fatalities are...
$35 Million Settlement Agreement Reached in Sullivan Baby Doe Suit
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – A $35 million settlement agreement has been reached in the Sullivan Baby Doe suit, capping more than four years of litigation against U.S. opioid producers Endo Health Solutions Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. The agreement is the largest that...
We have three law school students this year in our summer internship program
We have three law school students this year in our summer internship program. Above is a photo of all three interns with our District Attorney General, Barry Staubus. Pictured from left to right: Hunter Barbour is a graduate of King University and will begin his...
Former Assistant District Attorney Teresa Nelson was appointed as Judge of Sullivan County General Sessions Court
Former Assistant District Attorney Teresa Nelson was appointed as Judge of Sullivan County General Sessions Court, Division I, and she was sworn in by Judge James F. Goodwin on July 1, 2021. Below is a link to the story published in the Bristol Herald Courier. ...
Times News editorial: Sullivan made fine selection in Judge Nelson
Assistant District Attorney Teresa Nelson has been appointed to replace retiring General Sessions Judge Klyne Lauderback on July 1, 2021. See complete editorial published in the Kingsport Times News by clicking on the link below....
Sullivan County Assistant District Attorney to Replace Retiring Judge
ADA Teresa Nelson was recently chosen by the County Commission to replace retiring Bristol General Sessions Judge Klyne Lauderback. Read the full story here
Purple Ribbon Event – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2021
District Attorney General Barry Staubus and others who serve victims of crime in Sullivan County were honored on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, by members of HOPE (Help Others - Preserve - Encourage). See photos and more information by clicking on the links below:...
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 18-24, 2021
This year’s theme is: “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.” The District Attorney’s Office is committed to the education, assistance, and support of victims as they move through the criminal justice process. In 1988, a tree was planted at the...
Noreen’s Tree
This pink dogwood tree was planted at the Blountville Justice Center in spring 2014 to honor the memory of Noreen Cruff. Noreen was a much-loved and respected employee of the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office from 1973 to 2014, and she served under all three...
Congratulations Retired Police KPD Chief David Quillin
David was recognized on 1/19/21 for his service to the citizens of Sullivan County as a member of the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force from 2013-2020.
Congratulations Assistant District Attorney, William Harper
Assistant District Attorney, William Harper. Mr. Harper received the 2020 TN District Attorneys General Conference President’s Award for excellence as a prosecutor.
Remembrance Tree
Although our annual Remembrance Tree event was canceled, the Sullivan Co. District Attorney’s Office and Hope for Victims still wanted to recognize and remember those lost to homicide. The Remembrance Tree located at the Blountville Courthouse on Highway 126 is lit...