ERWIN, Tenn., Jan. 2, 2009
(AP) Authorities in northeast Tennessee have arrested a man and charged him with possession of stolen property after grave decorations were found at his home, next to a cemetery. The Johnson City Press quoted Unicoi County Sheriff Kent Harris saying the man told investigators the decorations were blown onto his property by the wind.Man Arrested After Grave Decorations Found At Home
Man Arrested After Grave Decorations Including Ceramic Angels, Praying Hands, Found At His Home
Harris said his office received a tip on Wednesday from a man who said he saw someone take flowers from Evergreen Cemetery and take them to the man's house.
Executing a search warrant, deputies found about 50 items including ceramic angels, a pair of praying hands, small Christmas trees, lights and several flower arrangements in the home and on his property.
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