GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On March 28, 2014 at approximately 5:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers investigated a felonious incident of domestic violence vandalism at 3806 Bonita Street in Kingsport. The victim told officers that her ex-husband, Charles A. Samples, came to her residence to take their daughter for the weekend. The victim refused to allow him to leave with their daughter, because Mr. Samples was currently wanted on an outstanding Sullivan County warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Mr. Samples became enraged, began shouting, and repeatedly punched the left rear quarter panel of her 2000 Subaru Legacy leaving a large dent.
An officer located Mr. Samples at his mother’s residence at Maple Oak Apartments and took him into custody. Mr. Samples temporarily feigned compliance; however, as he was being escorted out of the apartment, he suddenly and violently lunged his head backward into the officer’s face, striking his nose. Mr. Samples then threatened to kill the officer. Additional officers responded and transported Mr. Samples to the Kingsport City Jail. The assaulted officer was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center for treatment of significant facial injuries sustained in the attack, but he has since returned to duty. Mr. Samples was charged with: 1) Aggravated Assault 2) Felony Domestic Violence Vandalism 3) Retaliation for Past Action 4) Also Arrested on Outstanding Sullivan County Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Charles A. Samples |
Age | Date of Birth 10/31/1984
29 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Residency | 1551 Waverly Road
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Aggravated Assault
2) Felony Domestic Violence Vandalism 3) Retaliation for Past Action 4) Also Arrested on Outstanding Sullivan County Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On March 29, 2014 at approximately 7:30 AM, a 71 year old man was robbed at gunpoint while visiting a friend in a Kingsport subdivision. The victim was walking down the driveway of his friend’s residence on Radcliffe Avenue in the Tellico Hills neighborhood when he was approached by the suspect.
The suspect pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the victim and ordered him to surrender his money or wallet. The victim complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim was not injured in the robbery. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” in height, with a medium build. He was wearing a military-style camouflage jacket and pants, and concealed his identity with dark sunglasses and a tan ski mask that covered his entire face and neck. He should be considered armed and dangerous. The suspect was driving an older model (at least 10 years old) sedan (unknown if 2-door or 4-door) that was either dark gray or brown in color with tinted windows. The victim noted one very specific unique identifier regarding the vehicle. There was side-swipe damage to the driver’s door. The damage appeared to be old, and possibly even painted over; however, there was rippling visible from the interior structural ribs of the door. There was an additional passenger in the suspect’s vehicle who did not actively participate in the robbery. This second individual was wearing a knit hat of some sort. Kingsport Police Detectives are asking for anyone who can help identify this suspect or his passenger, may know the whereabouts of the vehicle, or may have any additional information regarding this incident, to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. |
VICTIM INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 71 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | None |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Unknown |
Age | Unknown |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Height | Approximately 5’10” |
Build | Medium |
Clothing | Military-Style Camouflage Jacket and Pants
Tan Ski Mask that Covered his Entire Head and Neck Dark Sunglasses |
Weapon Displayed | Black Semi-Automatic Handgun |
SUSPECT VEHICLE INFORMATION | |
Make | Unknown |
Model | Unknown |
Year | Older Model (At Least 10 Years Old) |
Type | Small Sedan (Unknown if 2-Door or 4-Door) |
Color | Dark Gray or Brown |
Other Important Identifying Information | 1) Vehicle had tinted windows
2) Vehicle also had what appeared to be side-swipe damage to the driver’s door. The damage appeared to be old, and possibly even painted over; however, there was rippling visible from the interior structural ribs of the door. |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On March 29, 2014 at approximately 7:30 AM, a 71 year old man was robbed at gunpoint while visiting a friend in a Kingsport subdivision. The victim was walking down the driveway of his friend’s residence on Radcliffe Avenue in the Tellico Hills neighborhood when he was approached by the suspect.
The suspect pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the victim and ordered him to surrender his money or wallet. The victim complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim was not injured in the robbery. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” in height, with a medium build. He was wearing a military-style camouflage jacket and pants, and concealed his identity with dark sunglasses and a tan ski mask that covered his entire face and neck. He should be considered armed and dangerous. The suspect was driving an older model (at least 10 years old) sedan (unknown if 2-door or 4-door) that was either dark gray or brown in color with tinted windows. The victim noted one very specific unique identifier regarding the vehicle. There was side-swipe damage to the driver’s door. The damage appeared to be old, and possibly even painted over; however, there was rippling visible from the interior structural ribs of the door. There was an additional passenger in the suspect’s vehicle who did not actively participate in the robbery. This second individual was wearing a knit hat of some sort. Kingsport Police Detectives are asking for anyone who can help identify this suspect or his passenger, may know the whereabouts of the vehicle, or may have any additional information regarding this incident, to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. |
VICTIM INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 71 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | None |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Unknown |
Age | Unknown |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Height | Approximately 5’10” |
Build | Medium |
Clothing | Military-Style Camouflage Jacket and Pants
Tan Ski Mask that Covered his Entire Head and Neck Dark Sunglasses |
Weapon Displayed | Black Semi-Automatic Handgun |
SUSPECT VEHICLE INFORMATION | |
Make | Unknown |
Model | Unknown |
Year | Older Model (At Least 10 Years Old) |
Type | Small Sedan (Unknown if 2-Door or 4-Door) |
Color | Dark Gray or Brown |
Other Important Identifying Information | 1) Vehicle had tinted windows
2) Vehicle also had what appeared to be side-swipe damage to the driver’s door. The damage appeared to be old, and possibly even painted over; however, there was rippling visible from the interior structural ribs of the door. |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |