Event Brief
Firefighter Attacked During Flood Checks; 2 Charged
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: A Cocke County firefighter was allegedly attacked in Parrottsville while checking flood conditions; Fred Trantham and William Morgan face charges.
WHO: Fred Trantham and William Morgan; Cocke County firefighter
WHAT: Alleged assault and threat with a revolver during a firefighter’s flood-condition check
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM ET
WHERE: Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee
WHY: The incident escalated while the firefighter was checking water levels due to flooding concerns.
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