Share and Follow


JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Jonesborough man was charged with aggravated assault and criminal trespass Sunday after allegedly hitting a victim in the head with a chain.

According to a release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies responded to a reported assault in the 200 block of Dry Creek Road on Saturday.

The WCSO stated the victim told police that Ronnie Kaye Jones came onto their property, which is marked with no trespassing signs.

Jones, 64, then allegedly hit the victim in the back of the head and neck with a chain.

On Sunday morning, Jones was arrested at a home near Rock House Road.

At the time of the arrest, Jones reportedly had a chain in the front pocket of his pants. He then admitted to hitting the victim, the WCSO reported.

Jones was taken to the Washington County Detention Center where he was being held on a $26,000 bond. He has since made bond, according to the WCSO.

Jones is set to appear in court Monday.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Lebanon’s Ex-Central Bank Governor Faces Top Court in High-Profile Corruption Case

BEIRUT – In a significant development, Lebanon’s top judicial body has taken…

Lightning Triumph Over Flyers, Securing 10th Consecutive Victory and Cooper’s Milestone 600th Win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning secured their 10th straight victory…

Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams Passes Away at 68, Leaving a Legacy of Office Humor

Scott Adams, the creator of the widely loved comic strip “Dilbert,” which…

Kaylee Hartung Joins NBC’s Elite Team for Her Super Bowl Sideline Reporting Debut

FILE – NFL sidelines reporter Kaylee Hartung reports to the camera following…

Detroit Auto Show Shifts Focus to Interactive Test Tracks Amid Fewer Big Reveals

DETROIT – Revving up excitement once again, the Detroit Auto Show makes…

Malaysia Pursues Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s X and xAI Over Grok Chatbot Misuse

KUALA LUMPUR – On Tuesday, Malaysian authorities announced plans to initiate legal…

Former Apple Daily Journalists Seek Leniency in Pivotal Hong Kong National Security Trial

HONG KONG – In a pivotal legal proceeding that has captured international…

Meta Appoints Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as New President and Vice Chairman

NEW YORK – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed Dina…