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A motion has been approved to delay the trial for the man charged in the death of Loudon County Sgt. Chris Jenkins. The motion asking for a continuance was filed by Christopher Savannah and his counsel on September 8. In the motion, Savannah's counsel said that additional time is needed to "adequately prepare for the defense."
House Rep. Lowell Russell (R-Vonore) introduced the legislation in honor of a fallen Loudon County Sheriff's Deputy.
Law enforcement officers from Tennessee filled the Loudon High School gym to pay their respects to Loudon County Sheriff's Sgt. Christopher Jenkins.
Officials said Jenkins used his cruiser as a rolling roadblock before coming to a stop to remove the ladder when he was hit and killed.
The community is coming together to remember Loudon County Sheriff Office Sergeant Chris Jenkins, a 20 year ve...