Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Winchester Star Entry Title: Max Bachmann's Public Safety Writing stories Entry Credit: Max Bachmann Judge Comment: Detailed, comprehensive coverage.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Maryland man guilty of second-degree murder in Wintergreen officer's death; Maryland man sentenced to 48 years for Wintergreen officer's murder; Slain Wintergreen officer faced 'evil': Chief reacts to killer's sentencing Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: More than just court coverage.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: "Tennessee to schedule execution of man convicted of killing Bristol cop" "Jury gives Boswell life sentences on murder charges" "A Detailed Timelin" "Evelyn’s Army hopes to help local children in Evelyn’s memory" Entry Credit: Robert Sorrell Judge Comment: Good range of detail.
Competition Comment: Too many murders in the coverage areas.
