May 19, 2013
A Local 8 Weather Alert has been issued for today. Because of the threat of rain, thunder and even hail, outdoor activities may be disrupted or inconvenienced. What's going on? An upper-level low will be moving across East Tennessee today, creating a more unstable atmosphere.
WHITLEY CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A Scott Co. man facing sexual exploitation of a minor charges is back behind bars after several months on the run. In July, Robert Slaven was arrested on drug, weapons, and sex-related charges.
According to the McCreary Co. Sheriff's Office, Slaven had been hiding out since September, until his capture in overnight Tuesday. He was taken to Laurel Co. Jail.
At the time of his arrest, investigators said a tip from a concerned citizen led them to Slaven's home. There, they found more than a 100 pictures of naked children ranging from infancy to 18 years old.
