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Published on July 19, 2024
Ex-Jacksboro Police Worker Charged with Vandalism Using Vienna Sausages at Vice Mayor's ResidenceSource: Google Street View

A former Jacksboro Police Department employee, Joseph Weaver, has been charged with vandalism after an incident involving thrown cans of Vienna sausages at the vice mayor's home. The vandalism, as reported by WVLT News, occurred last Wednesday and targeted Jimmy Snodgrass, the vice mayor of Jacksboro, Tennessee.

The report from Campbell County Sheriff’s Office detailed that Sgt. Tosha Tackett responded to the scene to investigate the damages which, included busted windows and sausage cans littered around the property. The vice mayor recounted hearing "several loud thumps" around 11 p.m., later discovering the damage. Tackett also sought out surveillance footage from a neighbor, but the cameras were non-functional at the time. Following the lead that the Vienna sausages were a brand exclusively sold at Walmart, Sgt. Tackett tracked down store footage revealing Weaver purchasing the items, as reported by WATE.

Additional details from The Tennessee Holler state that the incident led to a vandalism charge against Weaver. The affidavit from another source, WATE, mentioned that security footage from Walmart played a crucial role in identifying Weaver and the stolen goods.

Joseph Weaver has confessed to his actions and is now facing legal repercussions, including charges of vandalism exceeding $2,500 and theft under $1,000, the latter for not scanning all the Vienna sausage cans at checkout. This case, bizarre in its details, highlights the intersections of personal vendettas, minor theft, and public office which, very slightly shakes the otherwise peaceful community in Jacksboro, as per WATE.