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Commonwealth's Attorney honors volunteer interpreter who helped avoid a wrongful DUI charge
Summary
The Commonwealth's Attorney recognized Tabitha Jennings for providing American Sign Language interpretation that clarified a DUI investigation and prevented an unwarranted charge on Aug. 15; the board thanked Jennings and received a presentation of a certificate and a challenge coin.
The Commonwealth's Attorney addressed the board to recognize Tabitha Jennings for volunteer service as an American Sign Language interpreter during a DUI investigation on Aug. 15, 2025.
According to the Commonwealth's Attorney, Jennings and the Saltville Police Department encountered communication challenges with a deaf individual suspected of driving under the influence; Jennings promptly provided interpretation services at the Smith County processing center that helped officers determine the individual was not intoxicated and avoided an unwarranted charge. The Commonwealth's Attorney read a certificate into the record and presented a challenge coin as an expression of thanks.
The board and attendees thanked Jennings for her volunteer service and for helping safeguard due process for a vulnerable member of the community.
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