Sheriff Reports Arrest of Individual for Copper Wire Theft at Flood Relief Facility in Flag Pond

In a notable incident from Flag Pond, Tennessee, a man from Chuckey found himself in handcuffs late Sunday evening following allegations of breaking into a facility dedicated to storing and distributing relief supplies after Hurricane Helene. These events unfolded as authorities responded swiftly to protect the community resource.

Unicoi County Sheriff Michael Hensley shared details on social media, revealing that the property, situated on Jennie Moore Road, had been subjected to previous thefts. This prompted enhanced security measures to safeguard the critical relief supplies.