The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:49 PM
Inmate Flees In Sleepy Deputy's Personal Car Near Kingsport
The Kingsport Times-News reports that Sullivan County Sheriff Wayne Anderson fired Beck Owens following Saturday's escape.
A news release from the sheriff's office says that Donovan Austin left his room at Bristol Regional Medical Center when Owens fell asleep Saturday morning. He fled in Owens' vehicle, which was in the parking lot. Officers located Austin, and a short chase ensued.
He was apprehended within an hour of leaving the hospital.
Austin's charges and medical treatment have not bene released. An investigation is ongoing.
It wasn't immediately clear if Owens had a response to his firing.
Information from: Kingsport Times-News, http://www.timesnews.net
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