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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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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Release Suspect Photo in August Package Store Burglary | ||
| DATE: | November 3, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-016849 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On the morning of August 9, 2016, employees of an adjacent business contacted the Kingsport Police Department after discovering a burglary to Allandale Package Store, located at 4528 West Stone Drive in Kingsport. The burglary was apparently perpetrated sometime during the preceding overnight hours.
The subsequent investigation, which included a review of store surveillance video, revealed that a lone suspect broke out an exterior glass door to gain access to the interior of the business. Once inside, the suspect stole ten (10) bottles of vodka with a combined value of $100 and fled the scene. While the surveillance video was of extremely poor clarity, Detectives are releasing a fuzzy image of the suspect in hopes that someone might potentially recognize him. Anyone who does, is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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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| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Attempting to Identify Suspects in Check Forgery Investigation | ||
| DATE: | November 3, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-022802 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| A book of checks belonging to a Kingsport resident recently turned up missing. On October 18, 2016 at around 12:30 PM, one of the missing checks was written for $100, endorsed with a forged signature, and deposited into an Eastman Credit Union account.
Upon reviewing ECU surveillance video, Detectives located footage of two white male adult suspects traveling in a car together when the check was deposited. A photo of these two individuals taken from that footage has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes either of these men is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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 Detectives in Search of Suspects Who Went on Full-Blown Fraudulent Shopping Spree with Lost Debit Card | ||
| DATE: | November 3, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-023266 (McDonald’s)
16-023267 (Walgreens) 16-023268 (Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market) 16-023269 (Securus Inmate Services) 16-023270 (Walgreens) 16-023271 (Roadrunner Market) 16-023272 (KenJo Market) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On October 2, 2016 a Kingsport resident lost his wallet. Among the various items contained within the wallet at the time of its unfortunate disappearance was his Eastman Credit Union debit card.
Soon thereafter, the wallet appears to have been found and fallen into the wrong hands. On October 3, 2016 the card was unlawfully used to make the following fraudulent transactions with neither the knowledge nor the consent of the account holder: 1) $8.29 at McDonald’s, located at 4300 West Stone Drive in Kingsport 2) $160.05 at Walgreens, located at 1420 West Stone Drive in Kingsport 3) $49.49 at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, located at 750 Lynn Garden Drive in Kingsport 4) $53.00 at Securus Inmate Services, an online telephone call payment service for incarcerated individuals 5) $28.88 at Walgreens, located at 1420 West Stone Drive in Kingsport 6) $2.13 at Roadrunner Market, located at 1600 West Stone Drive in Kingsport 7) $1.49 at KenJo Market, located at 2209 West Stone Drive in Kingsport Two white females were captured on surveillance video during one of the Walgreens transactions, and their photos taken from that footage have been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes either of them is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Detectives Attempting to Identify Suspect in ATM Fraud Investigation | ||
| DATE: | November 3, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-023357 (ECU Branch on West Ravine Road)
16-023358 (ECU Branch on Memorial Boulevard) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On September 27, 2016 at approximately 10:50 AM, an unidentified male suspect mysteriously deposited a check into another person’s account at an Eastman Credit Union branch, located at 216 West Ravine Road in Kingsport. Two minutes later, the same individual withdrew $500 in cash from the same account, using the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) outside of the same branch.
That same day, the same suspect withdrew an additional $200 in cash from the same account, using the ATM outside of a different ECU branch, located at 3104 Memorial Boulevard in Kingsport. Naturally, the original $700 check that was deposited to cover these two fraudulent withdrawals was returned due to the account being closed. The suspect was captured on surveillance video during at least one of the transactions, with his photograph taken from that footage being included with this release. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Suspects Sought in Cloned Credit Card Caper | ||
| DATE: | November 3, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-016494 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On August 4, 2016, two individuals used another person’s debit card account information to make a purchase of $206.94 at T.J. Maxx, located at 2003 North Eastman Road in Kingsport. The suspects were apparently somehow able to clone the card, because the original card was still in the victim’s possession.
The two individuals, one male, the other female, were captured on surveillance video during the transaction, and a photo taken from that footage has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes either of them is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Interstate 81 Crash Creating Traffic Delays | ||
| DATE: | November 1, 2016 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On November 1, 2016 as of approximately 3:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision on northbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 62 ½. There are no serious injuries reported in the incident; however, debris from that crash has resulted in temporary lane closures that are creating traffic delays.
For the time being, motorists already in the area are asked to exercise caution and patience. All other motorists are encouraged to attempt to avoid the area and seek an alternate route if at all possible. First responders anticipate having the area cleared to enable normal traffic patterns to resume within the hour. |
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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: | Shoplifting Suspect Involved in Assault on Off-Duty Deputy and Hit and Run While Fleeing Scene | ||
| DATE: | October 27, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 16-023114 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On October 24, 2016 at approximately 1:45 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers were called to Advance Auto Parts, located at 1121 East Stone Drive in Kingsport, to investigate what initially began as a shoplifting incident but quickly spiraled into much more. The subsequent investigation revealed the following:
An unknown white male suspect entered the store empty-handed and left shortly thereafter carrying an Optima battery ($215.00 value) for which he had not paid. An Advance Auto Parts employee promptly followed the suspect out of the store to confront him. By sheer coincidence, an off-duty Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was a customer in the store at the time. Seeing the commotion, he elected to step in and assist. The deputy approached the suspect in the parking lot as he got into a vehicle. The deputy identified himself as a law enforcement officer and reached inside the vehicle to turn off the ignition. Simultaneously, the suspect sped away in the vehicle, dragging the deputy a short distance alongside it. The deputy sustained some minor scrapes and bruises during the incident. As the suspect fled, his vehicle also struck an uninvolved and unoccupied vehicle parked in the lot. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white Honda Civic or similarly styled vehicle. It had black rims and a loud exhaust note. There is a possibility of minor damage to the front driver’s side corner of the vehicle as a result of the collision. There was also an unidentified female passenger in the suspect’s vehicle at the time of the incident. Surveillance photos of the suspect entering the store empty-handed and leaving the store carrying the battery have been included with this release. There is also a photo included of what is believed to be the suspect’s vehicle as it was captured by a traffic camera while being driven away. Anyone who recognizes this suspect or his vehicle, or who may know the identity of him or his female passenger, or who may have any additional information which may assist Detectives with this investigation is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Pastor’s Wife Indicted as Co-Defendant in Ongoing Church Embezzlement Investigation | ||
| DATE: | October 27, 2016 | ||
| CASE #: | 15-002442 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| During an ongoing Kingsport Police Department investigation into extensive embezzlement from Victory Apostolic Church by Pastor Boyd W. Holder, Detectives learned that the pastor’s wife, Sharon C. Holder, was responsible for misappropriating over $10,000 from one of the church accounts.
On September 27, 2016, details of these new findings were presented to the Sullivan County Grand Jury which in turn returned a true bill. A Criminal Court capias was subsequently issued, charging Ms. Holder with Theft over $10,000. On October 26, 2016 at approximately 10:45 AM, Ms. Holder turned herself in at the Kingsport Justice Center and was booked into the Kingsport City Jail. She was later transferred to the Sullivan County Jail in Blountville, but she has since been released after posting a $6,500 bond. As this remains an active investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division, and in the interest of not tainting further prosecution, no additional details will be released at this time. As previously released: On February 6, 2015, several members of the congregation of Victory Apostolic Church, located at 1921 Kite Street in Kingsport, approached the Kingsport Police Department with concerns over a substantial sum of money being missing from the church coffers. The complainants stated that the disappearance of the funds coincided with Boyd W. Holder’s tenure as the pastor and primary financial agent of their church. Detectives with the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division began a lengthy investigation into the matter, which included a thorough analysis of both Mr. Holder’s and the church’s financial records and transactions. During the course of this investigation, Detectives learned that Mr. Holder had siphoned in excess of $60,000 of church funds for his own personal use or gain. On May 20, 2015, the findings of this investigation were presented to the Sullivan County Grand Jury which returned a true bill, indicting Mr. Holder on the charges of Theft over $60,000 and Money Laundering. A bench warrant was promptly issued for his arrest. On May 21, 2015 at approximately 11:30 PM, Mr. Holder was arrested at the parsonage where he resides, located at 1913 Kite Street. He was incarcerated in the Kingsport City Jail in lieu of a $35,000 bond imposed by the presiding judge. As this is an ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division, no additional details will be released at this time. |
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| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Sharon C. Holder |
| Age | Date of Birth 6/6/1972
44 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/White |
| Residency | 1913 Kite Street
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | Theft over $10,000 |
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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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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Department to Debut New Uniforms to Commemorate Upcoming Centennial | ||
| DATE: | October 26, 2016 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| When it comes to uniforms, the Kingsport Police Department is going back to the future. What once was old will soon be new, and blue, again.
In 2017, the Kingsport Police Department, just like the city it serves, will be turning 100 years old. While researching old photographs in preparation for the upcoming centennial celebration, it was discovered that the earliest police officers in Kingsport wore an all dark blue uniform. This early uniform can be seen in the 1925 photograph included in this release. By the 1950s, K.P.D. had transitioned to a uniform consisting of a gray shirt and navy blue pants that would become the standard for the next 60 plus years. For quite some time, K.P.D. has been discussing the possibility of a change in uniforms, and it has been decided that transitioning back to uniforms in the original color would be a great way to celebrate and commemorate the rich history and 100th birthday of this police department. While the original K.P.D. uniforms from a century ago were most likely constructed of very heavy wool, the new uniforms will be fashioned from more modern lightweight materials and will be significantly more comfortable. Though the new look most certainly pays homage to the early days of the Kingsport Police Department, it also has an up-to-date style, more in line with today’s most progressive law enforcement agencies. An updated badge has been designed to accompany the new uniforms. The transition to the new uniforms will be at no additional cost to the taxpayers, as K.P.D. already has a line item in the budget each year for uniforms. The citizens of Kingsport will begin to see officers wearing this new uniform effective Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Officers will have three basic uniform options available to them year around, depending on the weather and their assignment. The Class A uniform will consist of a long-sleeve solid navy blue shirt and tie, the Class B uniform will consist of an open-collar long-sleeve solid navy blue shirt, and the Class C uniform will consist of an open-collar short-sleeve solid navy blue shirt. All three options will be worn with matching solid navy blue trousers. Photographs of officers dressed in all three new uniform options accompany this release. Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this new look of the Kingsport Police Department to alleviate any confusion or concerns during future law enforcement encounters. |
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| Pictured left to right above in historic 1925 K.P.D. photograph: Officers Clay Crawford, Bill Leedy, Hiram Starnes, Cam King (K.P.D.’s first full-time Chief of Police), George Frazier, Joe Marrs, Sam Light, and George Bradley |
| Pictured left to right above in new K.P.D. uniforms: Sgt. John Blessing in Class A Uniform (long-sleeve solid navy blue shirt and tie), Sgt. Kevin Hite in Class B Uniform (open-collar long-sleeve solid navy blue shirt), and Lt. Justin Quillin in Class C Uniform (open-collar short-sleeve solid navy blue shirt). All three options will be worn with matching solid navy blue trousers. |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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