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Off-Duty Deputy Stops Robbery | Bristol Virginia News
An off-duty Sullivan County deputy made a heroic move early Thursday morning, stepping in to stop an armed robbery near Gibson Mill Road—where two suspects wielding a stick and pipe were trying to mug a victim armed with pocketknives. The deputy’s swift intervention prevented injuries and caused the suspects, Justin Roberts and William Burk, to flee. Both have now been charged with aggravated robbery by the Kingsport Police Department, who praised the deputy’s bravery and urged the public to help locate them. This incident highlights how law enforcement stays vigilant—even when off duty—and…
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