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As an officer Daniel Ward swore to uphold the law, but on Tuesday the former Campbell County Sheriff’s Department deputy found himself on the wrong side of it.

Ward, 36, of 596 Chambers Road, was arrested by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents after being indicted by the Campbell County Grand Jury on Monday for numerous sex charges involving a minor.

A couple arrested Christmas day for child abuse made an appearance in general sessions court Tuesday.

Suzanne Douglas and Adam Hayes had plead not guilty to charges they abused Douglas’ daughter.

After Tuesday’s hearing the pair’s initial charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect was reduced to child abuse. Their bond was also lowered from $100,000 to $50,000.

Authorities in Jellico were notified of the abuse on Dec. 24.

The Jacksboro Police Department had a busy week with shoplifting and drug arrests at Wal-Mart.

Thanks to efforts and hard work by local representatives, several local historical sites have the distinct possibility of receiving funding for preservation and upkeep.