GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On December 11, 2014 at approximately 2:00 PM, Officers from the Kingsport Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded the intersection of East Center Street at Cherokee Street in reference to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Their investigation revealed the following:
A 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan, driven by Cara L. McConnell, was making a left turn from southbound Cherokee Street to eastbound East Center Street on a green light. At the same time, a pedestrian identified as 85 year old Helen Christian was crossing East Center Street in the crosswalk with the “Walk” signal. Ms. McConnell did not see Ms. Christian in the crosswalk. Her minivan struck Ms. Christian, knocking her to the ground. Ms. Christian sustained incapacitating injuries and was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center for treatment. Her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening at this time. Ms. McConnell was cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way to a Pedestrian. The Kingsport Police Department cautions area motorists to always be on the lookout for pedestrians. In many intersections such as this one, it is possible for a vehicle to have a green light and a pedestrian to have a “Walk” signal at the same time. But in such instances, even though the vehicle has a green light, the driver must still yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. |
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
Make | Honda | |
Model | Odyssey | |
Year | 2011 | |
Type | Minivan | |
Color | White | |
Damage | Minor | |
Driver | Name | Cara L. McConnell |
Age | 45 Years of Age | |
Race/Gender | White/Female | |
Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
Injuries | No Injury | |
Charge(s) | Failure to Yield Right-of-Way |
PEDESTRIAN INFORMATION | |
Name | Helen Christian |
Age | 85 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Female |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Incapacitating Injuries |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On December 11, 2014 at approximately 2:00 PM, Officers from the Kingsport Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded the intersection of East Center Street at Cherokee Street in reference to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Their investigation revealed the following:
A 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan, driven by Cara L. McConnell, was making a left turn from southbound Cherokee Street to eastbound East Center Street on a green light. At the same time, a pedestrian identified as 85 year old Helen Christian was crossing East Center Street in the crosswalk with the “Walk” signal. Ms. McConnell did not see Ms. Christian in the crosswalk. Her minivan struck Ms. Christian, knocking her to the ground. Ms. Christian sustained incapacitating injuries and was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center for treatment. Her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening at this time. Ms. McConnell was cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way to a Pedestrian. The Kingsport Police Department cautions area motorists to always be on the lookout for pedestrians. In many intersections such as this one, it is possible for a vehicle to have a green light and a pedestrian to have a “Walk” signal at the same time. But in such instances, even though the vehicle has a green light, the driver must still yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. |
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
Make | Honda | |
Model | Odyssey | |
Year | 2011 | |
Type | Minivan | |
Color | White | |
Damage | Minor | |
Driver | Name | Cara L. McConnell |
Age | 45 Years of Age | |
Race/Gender | White/Female | |
Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
Injuries | No Injury | |
Charge(s) | Failure to Yield Right-of-Way |
PEDESTRIAN INFORMATION | |
Name | Helen Christian |
Age | 85 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Female |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Incapacitating Injuries |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On December 2, 2014, just before midnight, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to an alarm at G2K Games, located at 2637 East Stone Drive in Kingsport. Upon their arrival, officers found the front door glass had been shattered. A glass display cabinet inside the store was also shattered.
The store manager arrived and determined that the only items that had been stolen were six empty Xbox 360 game cases, as the games themselves had been stored in a more secure location. The manager estimated the damage to the glass door and the glass display cabinet to be approximately $1,000. Upon checking surveillance video from area businesses, two suspects, believed to be white males, were seen walking toward and then later running from the store at the time of the alarm. Surveillance video also captured footage of what is believed to be their vehicle, which appears to be a silver 2-door Honda Accord with a sunroof. Photos of the suspects and their vehicle taken from the surveillance video footage have been included in this release. Clips from the actual footage have been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the links below: Anyone who recognizes either of these individuals or their vehicle is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On December 2, 2014, just before midnight, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to an alarm at G2K Games, located at 2637 East Stone Drive in Kingsport. Upon their arrival, officers found the front door glass had been shattered. A glass display cabinet inside the store was also shattered.
The store manager arrived and determined that the only items that had been stolen were six empty Xbox 360 game cases, as the games themselves had been stored in a more secure location. The manager estimated the damage to the glass door and the glass display cabinet to be approximately $1,000. Upon checking surveillance video from area businesses, two suspects, believed to be white males, were seen walking toward and then later running from the store at the time of the alarm. Surveillance video also captured footage of what is believed to be their vehicle, which appears to be a silver 2-door Honda Accord with a sunroof. Photos of the suspects and their vehicle taken from the surveillance video footage have been included in this release. Clips from the actual footage have been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the links below: Anyone who recognizes either of these individuals or their vehicle is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE |
On December 9, 2014 at approximately 1:00 PM, Mark Allen Garrett was arrested for the offenses of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. He is presently incarcerated in the Kingsport City Jail pending arraignment.
This arrest came as a result of an investigation that originated on December 5, 2014 by the Kingsport Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division after detectives were alerted to a video, inadvertently found on a computer flash drive, showing Garrett engaged in sexual activity with a male child under the age of three. This investigation is ongoing with additional charges pending. Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the offenses and the minor age of the victim, no further information will be released at this time. |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Mark Allen Garrett |
Age | Date of Birth 5/19/1971
43 Years of Age |
Race/Gender | White/Male |
Residency | 587 Lovedale Drive
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
2) Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |