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Five family members charged after Hamblen County business' property shot
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Five family members, including two juveniles, are facing charges after detectives investigated a Hamblen County business' property being damaged by gunfire earlier this week.
The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office said the family members, who live in Morristown, are facing charges stemming from the investigation.
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'Information we were able to obtain through a recently installed flock camera was essential in locating the vehicle involved,' Det. Lt. Jim Brooks stated. 'Once we located the vehicle, we had no problem determining the individuals who were involved.'
The two juveniles suspected of causing the damage were charged reckless endangerment, vandalism, and unlawful possession of a firearm. As deputies apprehended the juveniles, three other family members were charged with Schedule VI violations, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and simple possession, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's office said additional charges may be pending.
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Brooks also thanked the Morristown Police Department, White Pine Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol for their assistance in the case.
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