

Suspect #1 Information |
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Name | Steven T. Steadman |
Date of Birth/Age | 12/21/1988
24 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 5611 Lone Star Road
Kingsport, TN |
Suspect #2 Information |
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Name | Johnny K. Steadman |
Date of Birth/Age | 4/24/1987
26 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 3045 Ridgemont Circle
Kingsport, TN |
General Narrative |
Two brothers have been arrested in the theft of a backhoe and other crimes.
On July 30, 2013 at approximately 4:00 AM, Kingsport Central Dispatch forwarded an alert from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office to be on the lookout for two suspicious vehicles, a yellow backhoe followed by a white pickup truck, in the Sullivan Gardens area. Kingsport Police Patrol Officer Justin McConnell responded to the area and observed the backhoe travelling on Sullivan Gardens Parkway weaving considerably back and forth in the roadway. When Officer McConnell initiated a traffic stop, the driver accelerated the backhoe, turned onto Shady View Road, and into a yard. The driver, later identified as Steven Steadman, jumped from the backhoe and fled on foot. Officer McConnell chased Steven Steadman through the yard, back to Sullivan Gardens Parkway. When Steven Steadman reached Sullivan Gardens Parkway, the aforementioned white pickup truck was stopped in the roadway waiting for him. The pickup truck was driven by Steven Steadman’s brother, Johnny Steadman. Steven Steadman climbed into the bed of the pickup, shouted, “Go, Go, Go,” and the truck sped away. Kingsport Police Patrol Officer Brandon Ferrell arrived on scene and caught up to the truck. Officer Ferrell initiated a traffic stop on the pickup which eventually stopped on Sullivan Gardens Parkway near the intersection of Sullivan Gardens Drive. Steven Steadman jumped from the bed of the truck, but was apprehended after a second foot chase. Johnny Steadman turned the truck around and accelerated back toward Shady View Road. Kingsport Police Patrol Lieutenant Todd Harrison arrived on scene and pursued the pickup for approximately one mile on Shady View Road. The pickup eventually came to a stop, and Johnny Steadman was taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that the backhoe, with a value of approximately $85,000, was owned by Thomas Construction Company and had been stolen from a construction site on Rock Springs Road. Steven Steadman exhibited a strong odor of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet. He acknowledged consuming a six pack of beer. He refused to consent to a test to determine his blood alcohol content, so a search warrant was obtained, and a mandatory blood draw was executed. Steven Steadman was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Theft of Property over $60,000 2) Driving Under the Influence 3) Driving on a Revoked License 4) Evading Arrest Johnny Steadman was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Accessory After the Fact 2) Evading Arrest For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
Suspect #1 Information |
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Name | Steven T. Steadman |
Date of Birth/Age | 12/21/1988
24 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 5611 Lone Star Road
Kingsport, TN |
Suspect #2 Information |
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Name | Johnny K. Steadman |
Date of Birth/Age | 4/24/1987
26 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 3045 Ridgemont Circle
Kingsport, TN |
General Narrative |
Two brothers have been arrested in the theft of a backhoe and other crimes.
On July 30, 2013 at approximately 4:00 AM, Kingsport Central Dispatch forwarded an alert from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office to be on the lookout for two suspicious vehicles, a yellow backhoe followed by a white pickup truck, in the Sullivan Gardens area. Kingsport Police Patrol Officer Justin McConnell responded to the area and observed the backhoe travelling on Sullivan Gardens Parkway weaving considerably back and forth in the roadway. When Officer McConnell initiated a traffic stop, the driver accelerated the backhoe, turned onto Shady View Road, and into a yard. The driver, later identified as Steven Steadman, jumped from the backhoe and fled on foot. Officer McConnell chased Steven Steadman through the yard, back to Sullivan Gardens Parkway. When Steven Steadman reached Sullivan Gardens Parkway, the aforementioned white pickup truck was stopped in the roadway waiting for him. The pickup truck was driven by Steven Steadman’s brother, Johnny Steadman. Steven Steadman climbed into the bed of the pickup, shouted, “Go, Go, Go,” and the truck sped away. Kingsport Police Patrol Officer Brandon Ferrell arrived on scene and caught up to the truck. Officer Ferrell initiated a traffic stop on the pickup which eventually stopped on Sullivan Gardens Parkway near the intersection of Sullivan Gardens Drive. Steven Steadman jumped from the bed of the truck, but was apprehended after a second foot chase. Johnny Steadman turned the truck around and accelerated back toward Shady View Road. Kingsport Police Patrol Lieutenant Todd Harrison arrived on scene and pursued the pickup for approximately one mile on Shady View Road. The pickup eventually came to a stop, and Johnny Steadman was taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that the backhoe, with a value of approximately $85,000, was owned by Thomas Construction Company and had been stolen from a construction site on Rock Springs Road. Steven Steadman exhibited a strong odor of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet. He acknowledged consuming a six pack of beer. He refused to consent to a test to determine his blood alcohol content, so a search warrant was obtained, and a mandatory blood draw was executed. Steven Steadman was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Theft of Property over $60,000 2) Driving Under the Influence 3) Driving on a Revoked License 4) Evading Arrest Johnny Steadman was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Accessory After the Fact 2) Evading Arrest For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
Suspect Information |
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Name | Steven A. Sexton |
Date of Birth/Age | 9/15/1989
23 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 1213 West Jackson Street
Gate City, VA |
Vehicle Information | 1992 Honda Civic (Light Green in Color) |
General Narrative |
A man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after evading officers and crashing the vehicle he was driving into a culvert.
On July 27, 2013 at approximately 3:20 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers Brandon Ferrell and Brad Conkin were on foot on Stratford Road attempting to serve a warrant. They observed two vehicle accelerating toward them on Stratford Road at an estimated 55 mph in the 35 mph speed zone. Officer Ferrell flashed his flashlight at the vehicles and ordered them to stop. Both vehicles stopped just past where the officers were standing; however, as Officer Ferrell approached the rear of the second vehicle, a 1992 Honda Civic (light green in color), it suddenly accelerated, crossed the double yellow line, and sped south on Stratford Road over the crest of a hill and out of sight. Officer Conkin returned to his patrol car and drove in the same direction as the Honda. As he topped the hill he observed the Honda attempt a sharp left turn onto Ridgeline Drive. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve and crashed the Honda into a culvert, tipping the nose of the vehicle into the water. An individual, later identified as Steven Sexton pushed open the driver’s door and ran from the scene of the crash. Officer Conkin gave chase, and after a short foot pursuit, Mr. Sexton was apprehended. An adult female and her child were located in the crashed Honda. The child had been ejected from the car seat into the floor of the vehicle during the crash; however, nobody appeared to have sustained any injuries. Steven Sexton was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Felony Evading Arrest 2) Attempted Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect 3) Felony Reckless Endangerment 4) Speeding 5) Failure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) 6) Leaving the Scene of an Accident 7) Driving on a Suspended License 8) Improper Passing 9) Reckless Driving The driver of the first vehicle was cited for speeding and released. For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
Suspect Information |
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Name | Steven A. Sexton |
Date of Birth/Age | 9/15/1989
23 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Address | 1213 West Jackson Street
Gate City, VA |
Vehicle Information | 1992 Honda Civic (Light Green in Color) |
General Narrative |
A man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after evading officers and crashing the vehicle he was driving into a culvert.
On July 27, 2013 at approximately 3:20 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers Brandon Ferrell and Brad Conkin were on foot on Stratford Road attempting to serve a warrant. They observed two vehicle accelerating toward them on Stratford Road at an estimated 55 mph in the 35 mph speed zone. Officer Ferrell flashed his flashlight at the vehicles and ordered them to stop. Both vehicles stopped just past where the officers were standing; however, as Officer Ferrell approached the rear of the second vehicle, a 1992 Honda Civic (light green in color), it suddenly accelerated, crossed the double yellow line, and sped south on Stratford Road over the crest of a hill and out of sight. Officer Conkin returned to his patrol car and drove in the same direction as the Honda. As he topped the hill he observed the Honda attempt a sharp left turn onto Ridgeline Drive. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve and crashed the Honda into a culvert, tipping the nose of the vehicle into the water. An individual, later identified as Steven Sexton pushed open the driver’s door and ran from the scene of the crash. Officer Conkin gave chase, and after a short foot pursuit, Mr. Sexton was apprehended. An adult female and her child were located in the crashed Honda. The child had been ejected from the car seat into the floor of the vehicle during the crash; however, nobody appeared to have sustained any injuries. Steven Sexton was arrested and charged with the following: 1) Felony Evading Arrest 2) Attempted Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect 3) Felony Reckless Endangerment 4) Speeding 5) Failure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) 6) Leaving the Scene of an Accident 7) Driving on a Suspended License 8) Improper Passing 9) Reckless Driving The driver of the first vehicle was cited for speeding and released. For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
Suspect Information |
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Name | Unknown |
Suspect Vehicle Information |
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Make | Ford |
Model | Mustang |
Year | Unknown |
Color | Black |
License Plate Number | Unknown |
General Narrative |
A burglary was attempted at Diamond Exchange and multiple incendiary devices were utilized to create a smoke screen.
On July 27, 2013 at approximately 3:15 AM, what appeared to be a black Ford Mustang entered the parking lot of Diamond Exchange, located at 1901 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. The driver rolled down the window, ignited multiple homemade smoke generating incendiary devices, and scattered them across the parking lot in an apparent attempt to create a smoke screen to visibly mask his or her crime. All but one of these devices failed; however, the one device that worked, released a very large smoke cloud. A broken window was located on the building where an unsuccessful attempt to burglarize the business had been made. Photos of the smoke cloud and the suspect vehicle retrieved from surveillance video footage are included in this release. This business is located at the busy intersection of Fort Henry Drive and Sherwood Road. Even though this incident occurred at 3:15 AM, it is likely that there were witnesses in the area who would have noticed the large smoke cloud. Anyone who may have additional information regarding this incident or a possible suspect is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
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