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DA Won’t File Charges in Roane Officer Incident

Roane County DA Russell Johnson declines charges, saying the incident occurred in Knox County and is outside his jurisdiction.
WHO: District Attorney General Russell Johnson; an officer connected to the incident
WHAT: The DA declines to file charges against an officer tied to an incident involving Spencer’s in West Town
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM ET
WHERE: Roane County, TN
WHY: Johnson says the alleged incident occurred in Knox County, not Roane County, so it falls outside his jurisdiction.

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