Newport officer charged after toddler found wandering

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A Newport Police officer faces child neglect charges after a 2-year-old was found unsupervised in White Pine for hours.

WHO: Alexander Lane, 30, Newport Police Department officer; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office; White Pine Police Department

WHAT: Alexander Lane was charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old allegedly wandered away and remained unsupervised for several hours.

WHEN: Jul 26, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET

WHERE: White Pine, TN (Walnut Street near Boling Street), Jefferson County

WHY: The child was allegedly left unsupervised for several hours after wandering away from a White Pine home.

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