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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Still Searching for Wanted Domestic Violence Suspect Who Evaded Traffic Stop | ||
| DATE: | February 2, 2015 | ||
| CASE #: | 14-023121, 14-023123, and 14-023124 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| The Kingsport Police Department is still searching for felony suspect Shawn L. Botkin who rammed his estranged wife’s car in a December domestic violence incident and later evaded a traffic stop initiated by responding officers. K.P.D. has recently received reliable information that Mr. Botkin is telling acquaintances that this matter has already been adjudicated in court; however, this is absolutely not the case. There is still an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
On December 15, 2014 at approximately 8:00 AM, a female domestic violence victim came to the Kingsport Justice Center to report an incident that had just occurred on East Stone Drive in Kingsport. She stated that her husband, Shawn L. Botkin, with whom she has recently separated, had chased her from Blountville to Kingsport. He was driving a compact sport utility vehicle, believed to be a Suzuki Vitara or Geo Tracker, that was two-tone green over silver in color. She said that at approximately 7:45 AM, she was westbound on 11-W, when Mr. Botkin passed her going the opposite direction. She reported that he turned around and caught up with her as she entered the city limits of Kingsport. She said that he pulled up beside her near the intersection of East Stone Drive at Beechnut Drive and told her, “I got you.” She said that near the intersection of Indian Trail Drive he bumped her vehicle in the rear end with the front of his vehicle. She reported that Mr. Botkin continued to follow her until just before her arrival at the Kingsport Justice Center. Sgt. Steve Summey of the K.P.D. Traffic Unit responded to the Downtown Kingsport area to be on the lookout for Mr. Botkin’s vehicle. Sgt. Summey observed the vehicle traveling on West Center Street near Lynn Garden Drive. Sgt. Summey caught up to the vehicle on West Sullivan Street and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle ran the stop sign on Sullivan Street at Donelson Drive, accelerated eastbound on Lovedale Drive at a high rate of speed, and passed another vehicle on the double yellow line. Due to the extreme reckless driving and the safety of other motorists, Sgt. Summey wisely terminated the pursuit. Moments later, another motorist traveling on Clinchfield Street observed the suspect vehicle on Donelson Drive approaching Clinchfield Street. The motorist reported that the suspect vehicle ran the stop sign on Donelson Drive at Clinchfield Street, sideswiped his car, and continued to flee on Clinchfield Street. Shawn L. Botkin is still at large. A warrant has been obtained charging him with: 1) Felony Reckless Endangerment 2) Felony Evading Arrest 3) Domestic Assault 4) Driving on a Revoked License 5) Leaving the Scene of an Accident Anyone who may know where he can be located is asked to contact 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: |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Shawn L. Botkin |
| Age | Date of Birth 1/8/1977
37 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Last Known Address | 1072 Kings Meadow Private Drive
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Felony Reckless Endangerment
2) Felony Evading Arrest 3) Domestic Assault 4) Driving on a Revoked License 5) Leaving the Scene of an Accident |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Still Searching for Wanted Domestic Violence Suspect Who Evaded Traffic Stop | ||
| DATE: | February 2, 2015 | ||
| CASE #: | 14-023121, 14-023123, and 14-023124 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| The Kingsport Police Department is still searching for felony suspect Shawn L. Botkin who rammed his estranged wife’s car in a December domestic violence incident and later evaded a traffic stop initiated by responding officers. K.P.D. has recently received reliable information that Mr. Botkin is telling acquaintances that this matter has already been adjudicated in court; however, this is absolutely not the case. There is still an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
On December 15, 2014 at approximately 8:00 AM, a female domestic violence victim came to the Kingsport Justice Center to report an incident that had just occurred on East Stone Drive in Kingsport. She stated that her husband, Shawn L. Botkin, with whom she has recently separated, had chased her from Blountville to Kingsport. He was driving a compact sport utility vehicle, believed to be a Suzuki Vitara or Geo Tracker, that was two-tone green over silver in color. She said that at approximately 7:45 AM, she was westbound on 11-W, when Mr. Botkin passed her going the opposite direction. She reported that he turned around and caught up with her as she entered the city limits of Kingsport. She said that he pulled up beside her near the intersection of East Stone Drive at Beechnut Drive and told her, “I got you.” She said that near the intersection of Indian Trail Drive he bumped her vehicle in the rear end with the front of his vehicle. She reported that Mr. Botkin continued to follow her until just before her arrival at the Kingsport Justice Center. Sgt. Steve Summey of the K.P.D. Traffic Unit responded to the Downtown Kingsport area to be on the lookout for Mr. Botkin’s vehicle. Sgt. Summey observed the vehicle traveling on West Center Street near Lynn Garden Drive. Sgt. Summey caught up to the vehicle on West Sullivan Street and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle ran the stop sign on Sullivan Street at Donelson Drive, accelerated eastbound on Lovedale Drive at a high rate of speed, and passed another vehicle on the double yellow line. Due to the extreme reckless driving and the safety of other motorists, Sgt. Summey wisely terminated the pursuit. Moments later, another motorist traveling on Clinchfield Street observed the suspect vehicle on Donelson Drive approaching Clinchfield Street. The motorist reported that the suspect vehicle ran the stop sign on Donelson Drive at Clinchfield Street, sideswiped his car, and continued to flee on Clinchfield Street. Shawn L. Botkin is still at large. A warrant has been obtained charging him with: 1) Felony Reckless Endangerment 2) Felony Evading Arrest 3) Domestic Assault 4) Driving on a Revoked License 5) Leaving the Scene of an Accident Anyone who may know where he can be located is asked to contact 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: |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Shawn L. Botkin |
| Age | Date of Birth 1/8/1977
37 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Last Known Address | 1072 Kings Meadow Private Drive
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Felony Reckless Endangerment
2) Felony Evading Arrest 3) Domestic Assault 4) Driving on a Revoked License 5) Leaving the Scene of an Accident |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Burglary Trio Nabbed After Being Spotted with Stolen Safe | ||
| DATE: | February 2, 2015 | ||
| CASE #: | 15-002130 (Prohibited Weapon)
15-002131 (Burglary) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On February 2, 2015 at approximately 2:30 AM, Kingsport Central Dispatch received an anonymous tip that three suspects had been observed “flipping” a safe across the parking lot and were last seen dragging it inside apartment D-9. Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to this apartment and came in contact with the resident, Willard C. Harmon, his son, Dustin H. Hickman, and another accomplice, Dustin E. Stacy.
Mr. Harmon invited the officers inside his apartment, where they immediately observed a large safe sitting in plain view in the middle of the kitchen floor. The trio initially claimed that they had “found” the safe in a Downtown Kingsport alleyway; however, further investigation revealed that they had stolen the safe during a burglary they committed earlier that night at a warehouse owned by Still Transfer, located at 133 Commerce Street. While inside the apartment, the officers also observed a live military smoke grenade. Further inquiry determined that Mr. Harmon was aware that the grenade was in his apartment; but it actually belonged to Mr. Hickman. Mr. Hickman stated that he liked to collect war memorabilia and had obtained the grenade from “some kid” he met at the Kingsport Skate Park. A member of the K.P.D. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit took possession of the grenade and transported it to a safe storage facility. A subsequent inspection of the warehouse on Commerce Street revealed damage to a chain link fence, a window, and some locks. Officers also observed a trail of scratch marks where the safe had been dragged across the floor. The suspects had loaded the safe onto the rear trunk lid of a vehicle to transport it back to Model City Apartments, and at some point during their getaway, the safe had shattered the rear window of the vehicle. Mr. Stacy also sustained injuries when the safe fell on his foot. All their efforts were for naught, as the safe turned out to be completely empty; however, even empty, it had a value of over $500. The three suspects were arrested and charged with Burglary and Theft over $500. Mr. Harmon and Mr. Hickman were also charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. All three individuals were transported to the Kingsport City Jail where they remain incarcerated pending arraignment. |
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| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Willard C. Harmon |
| Age | Date of Birth 1/13/1974
41 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Residency | 1000 Stonegate Road
Model City Apartments #D-9 Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Burglary
2) Theft over $500 3) Possession of a Prohibited Weapon |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Dustin H. Hickman |
| Age | Date of Birth 3/24/1987
27 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Residency | 234 Carters Valley Gardens
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Burglary
2) Theft over $500 3) Possession of a Prohibited Weapon |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Dustin E. Stacy |
| Age | Date of Birth 11/26/1988
26 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Residency | 359 Barnett Drive Lot #2
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Burglary
2) Theft over $500 |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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