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KPD e-News Release: Interstate 26 Temporary Closure

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Kingsport Police Department

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Interstate 26 Temporary Closure
DATE: October 11, 2016
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Effective October 11, 2016 at approximately 7:00 AM, all westbound lanes of Interstate 26 are temporarily shut down at mile marker 3. This closure comes as a result of a 3-car motor vehicle collision. One person has been transported (non-emergency) to an area medical facility for evaluation. Wreckers have been called, but until their arrival, traffic is at a standstill. Motorists are asked to please be patient and avoid the area if at all possible.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Kingsport Senior Center: The Fun Begins at 50!

The Kingsport Senior Center is a community resource dedicated to enriching the quality of life for area seniors. It is reserved for those aged 50 years young and up. The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) accredited the Kingsport Senior Center in May of 2015. The Kingsport Senior Center joins only seven other centers in the State of Tennessee in national accreditation.

The main facility includes a fitness center, computer lab, pottery workshop with three kilns, basketball courts, shuffleboard, billiards room and a workshop. There are seven branch sites that senior center members can take advantage of in the Kingsport area.

NEW! Colonial Heights Baptist Church          NEW! Bloomingdale Baptist Church
108 Colonial Heights Rd, Kingsport                3220 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport

Forest Ridge Manor                                            Lynn View
1252 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport                257 Walker Street, Kingsport

V.O. Dobbins Community Center                    Kingsport Aquatic Center
301 Louis Street, Kingsport                              1820 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport

First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 E Church Circle, Kingsport

Membership

For those interested in joining the Senior Center, you must be at least 50 years of age. If you’re a Kingsport city resident, the cost is $25/year. For Sullivan County residents, the cost is $45.00/year. For out of county residents, the cost is $70/year. Your membership is free if you have Silver Sneakers through your insurance company. If you’d like to join the Senior Center, please stop by and register. For questions, please call 423-392-8402.

Locations & Hours

The Kingsport Renaissance Center serves as the main site for the Senior Center. It’s located at 1200 E. Center Street. The Senior Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Senior Center has a branch site that also houses program and activities. The Lynn View site, located at 257 Walker Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Other local sites are also used for specific events and will be noted in event information.

Activities

Many programs are held at the Senior Center and other sites. Roughly 150 programs are available every week, including classes, seminars, and special events. A few of the classes members can take advantage of are basic tai-chi, strength training, volleyball, Zumba fitness, and meditation. Various programs offered to members include quilting, beginning clay, basket weaving, shuffleboard, rook and karaoke!

The Senior Center also offers trips for its members. On October 7, the Senior Center will take a trip to Fairview, North Carolina, to the Fall Festival and Farm Tour in Hickory Nut Gap Farm. On November 11, the outing will be to the Dan’l Boone Inn and shopping at the Mast General Store in Boone, North Carolina. On November 15, the Senior Center will take a trip to Sevierville, Tennessee.

If the Kingsport Senior Center sounds like the place for you or a family member, feel free to stop by and check it out. If you have questions, please call 423-392-8402.

Genealogy: Life in the Past Lane Series

The Kingsport Public Library will be hosting its second annual genealogy workshop series on Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 pm during October, which is Family History Month. The series, Genealogy: Life in the Past Lane, will feature 4 speakers on key topics of interest for those looking into their family’s history and genealogy. These topics are geared to all levels of experience and offer something for everyone, from beginners to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.

October 6: Who is your Granddaddy and how did he get here?

This workshop is presented by Charlotte Dade, DAR Genealogy Consultant and blog author of The Wests of Wilkes. In this workshop, attendees learn the basics of beginning genealogy research. Find out how to collect and organize family information, as well as tips and tricks for making the search fun and fulfilling.

October 13: Writing About Your Ancestors

This workshop is presented by Kari Roueche, blog author of Family History Blogger. Roueche advocates the use of archives and promotes primary research methods for local and family historians. This workshop will focus on creating a timeline to use as an outline, finding sources to fill in the gaps, and developing a factual and balanced writing style.

October 20: Using Photographs in Genealogical Research

This workshop is presented by Jessica McCroskey, the Technical Services Assistant for the Holston River Regional Library. Attendees of this workshop learn ways to identify different types of photographs, what clues to look for, and general search tips to help you get past your brick wall.

October 27: The Basics of DNA for the Family Historian, DNA Analysis and Using 3rd Party Tools

This workshop is presented by Lori Thornton, professional genealogist, who specializes in Southern States and Religious Records research. This is a two part workshop. In the first part, attendees will get an overview of the 4 types of DNA used by genealogists. The reasons for testing and discussion of cases demonstrating results are included. Information on testing companies for the various types of tests and tools provided will also be discussed. In the second part, 3rd party tools will be discussed. These often provide DNA testers with results beyond those obtained through testing companies, creating breakthroughs in research or enabling adoptees to locate birth parents. This session looks at GEDmatch, DNAGEDcom, Genome Mate Pro, browser extensions, and other useful utilities and tools. Basic definitions useful in analysis are also discussed.

Visit www.kingsportlibrary.org for workshop details.  The workshops are free and you do not have to register to attend.

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Kingsport: First & Only Safe Community Accredited in Tennessee

Today is National Safe Communities Day.

The City of Kingsport and the Sullivan County area is one of only 17 accredited Safe Communities in the Unites States with a shared mission of preventing injuries and saving lives.

These communities examine data about the biggest threats facing residents and implement proven programs and strategies to drive down risk. The City of Kingsport/Sullivan County, TN has focuses its attention on 1) Prescription Drug Abuse, 2) Senior Citizen Falls, and 3) Motor Vehicle Collisions as areas in significant need of improvement.

Being recognized as a Safe Community does not mean that a particular community does not experience any safety-related issues whatsoever. It simply means that when issues arise that threaten the public welfare, the community embraces these issues head-on, and utilizes community resources and partnerships to proactively address these issues for the betterment of the community.

On March 20, 2012 the City of Kingsport, Tennessee and the encompassing Sullivan County area were officially recognized as a Safe Community by Safe Communities America, being the first community in the State of Tennessee to receive this honor.  Safe Communities America is a rigorous accreditation program of the National Safety Council that supports and recognizes communities across the United States committed to decreasing injuries and deaths and improving overall safety at the local level.

The City of Kingsport would like to express sincere gratitude to the hard work and dedication of the Kingsport Area Safety Council and its numerous community partners who have helped to achieve and maintain this designation.

Find out more about Safe Communities by visiting www.safecommunitiesamerica.org.

The Kingsport Area Safety Council was formed in 1944 with a mission similar to the National Safety Council. KASC conducts monthly community safety awareness meetings, an annual safety seminar, and supports numerous safety-oriented community projects throughout the year.  For additional information about the Kingsport Area Safety Council, please visit www.kptasc.org.

 

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KPD e-News Release: City of Kingsport to Unveil Plaque in Recognition of Safe Communities America Day

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Kingsport Police Department

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: City of Kingsport to Unveil Plaque in Recognition of Safe Communities America Day
DATE: October 3, 2016
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On October 5, 2016, the first official Safe Communities America Day will be observed nationwide. The City of Kingsport will be conducting two events this week in recognition of Safe Communities America Day. Area media representatives and the citizens of Kingsport are invited to attend both of these presentations.

1) On Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall, located at 225 West Center Street, the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will be making a special proclamation in recognition of Safe Communities America Day at the beginning of their regularly scheduled board meeting.

2) On Wednesday, October 5, at 10:00 AM, at the front of the Kingsport Justice Center, located at 200 Shelby Street, the City of Kingsport will be officially unveiling a plaque in honor of their designation as a Safe Community by the National Safety Council.

The City of Kingsport and the surrounding Sullivan County is one of only 17 accredited Safe Communities in the United States with a shared mission of preventing injuries and saving lives. These communities examine data about the biggest threats facing residents and implement proven programs and strategies to drive down risk. The City of Kingsport/Sullivan County, TN has focused its attention on 1) Prescription Drug Abuse, 2) Senior Citizen Falls, and 3) Motor Vehicle Collisions as areas in significant need of improvement.

Being recognized as a Safe Community does not mean that a particular community does not experience any safety-related issues whatsoever. It simply means that when issues arise that threaten the public welfare, the community embraces these issues head-on, and utilizes community resources and partnerships to proactively address these issues for the betterment of the community.

On March 20, 2012 the City of Kingsport, Tennessee and the encompassing Sullivan County were officially recognized as a Safe Community by Safe Communities America, being the first community in the State of Tennessee to receive this honor. Safe Communities America is a rigorous accreditation program of the National Safety Council that supports and recognizes communities across the United States committed to decreasing injuries and deaths and improving overall safety at the local level.

The City of Kingsport would like to express sincere gratitude to the hard work and dedication of the Kingsport Area Safety Council and its numerous community partners who have helped to achieve and maintain this designation.

Find out more about Safe Communities and Safe Communities America Day by visiting: http://www.safecommunitiesamerica.org

Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education, and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where it can make the most impact. For additional information about the National Safety Council, please visit: http://www.nsc.org

The Kingsport Area Safety Council was formed in 1944 with a mission similar to the National Safety Council, but at the local level. KASC conducts monthly community safety awareness meetings, an annual safety seminar, and supports numerous safety oriented community projects throughout the year. For additional information about the Kingsport Area Safety Council, please visit: http://www.kptasc.org/
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

KPD e-News Release: The City of Kingsport is Currently Accepting Applications for Police Officer

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Kingsport Police Department

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: The City of Kingsport is Currently Accepting Applications for Police Officer
DATE: October 3, 2016
GENERAL NARRATIVE
The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2016 until October 30, 2016. Individuals 18 years of age or older who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to only submit their application once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency.

All applications must be submitted online using the following link:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kingsport

Following the October 30th deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email, as well as a letter by traditional mail, containing further instructions regarding the upcoming police applicant testing procedures. All applicants will undergo a series of assessments, beginning with a written examination on November 15, 2016. Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will advance forward to a physical agility evaluation and ultimately to a series of interviews.

The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire at least eight new officers out of this testing process to fill existing vacancies.

The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $15.76 per hour or $32,791 annually. Applicants who are already certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for a salary adjustment to compensate for prior experience if certain criteria are met. Academy training and all essential equipment including uniforms, firearms, body armor, and duty gear are provided by the department. K.P.D. also issues take-home police cruisers to officers meeting specific residency requirements.

City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; ICMA RC 401 retirement; and optional ICMA RC 457 retirement.

For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding a law enforcement career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call the K.P.D. Public Information Officer at 423-229-9433.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

KPD e-News Release: Quick Change Scam Artists Strike Wal-Mart Again

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Kingsport Police Department

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Quick Change Scam Artists Strike Wal-Mart Again
DATE: September 30, 2016
CASE #: 16-018434
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On August 28, 2016 at approximately 3:15 PM, two black male con artists swindled a cashier at Wal-Mart, located at 2500 West Stone Drive in Kingsport. While making a purchase, one of the suspects deceptively used a disputed change scheme to trick the cashier into giving him $900 in change that he was not due. The other suspect stood watch and deliberately distracted the clerk to assist his partner with the ruse. The duo left the scene in a white full-size conversion van.

Photos of the suspects and their vehicle taken from surveillance video footage have been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes 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:

http://police.KingsportTN.gov/Citizen_Feedback

Detectives are looking into the distinct possibility that these suspects may be the same individuals, or at least in some way connected to the individuals, who committed a virtually identical offense at the other Kingsport Wal-Mart location in March of this year. To view the news release on this earlier incident, please visit the following link:

https://kingsportpdblog.com/2016/03/17/kpd-e-news-release-con-artist-duo-swindle-cashier-out-of-600-using-disputed-change-scheme/
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Conduct Home Visits and Compliance Checks on Registered Sex Offenders and Charge Several Violators

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Kingsport Police Department

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Conduct Home Visits and Compliance Checks on Registered Sex Offenders and Charge Several Violators
DATE: September 29, 2016
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Detectives of the K.P.D. Criminal Investigation Division recently conducted home visits and compliance checks on all Registered Sex Offenders under the direct supervision of the Kingsport Police Department. As a result of those visits, one sex offender has been arrested and four additional sex offenders have been charged for Violations of the Sex Offender Registry.

Samuel K. Dennison, a registered violent sex offender, is required to report quarterly to the Kingsport Police Department. Mr. Dennison has not reported since March 2016, missing his June reporting requirement and placing him in violation of the quarterly reporting requirement of the Sex Offender Registry. He was subsequently arrested and confined in the Kingsport City Jail.

Joen Kyle Serena, Anthony Goodman, Paul Zamorano, and Shawn Michael Hayes were all found to have moved from their last known address without promptly notifying their local law enforcement agency as required by law. Active warrants have been obtained for their arrest with their current whereabouts unknown.

The following information is public record and was obtained from the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry:

Mr. Dennison is classified as a VIOLENT sex offender based upon 1998 convictions for Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure.

Mr. Serena is classified as a VIOLENT sex offender based upon 2007 convictions for Attempted Sexual Abuse and Incest.

Mr. Goodman is classified as a sex offender based upon 2006 and 2007 convictions for Aggravated Statutory Rape.

Mr. Zamorano is classified as a sex offender based upon a 2003 conviction for Statutory Rape.

The following information is public record and was obtained from the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry:

Mr. Hayes is classified as a VIOLENT sex offender based upon a 1992 conviction for Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Anyone who knows where any of the four wanted sex offenders can be located 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 these sex offenders or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

http://police.KingsportTN.gov/Citizen_Feedback

All convicted sex offenders must register on an annual basis with the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where they reside. Additionally, violent sex offenders must report on a quarterly basis, and homeless sex offenders must report on a monthly basis. Failure to register or update records is a Class E Felony.

Sex offenders who intend to initially establish or change residency within a particular jurisdiction have 48 hours to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency. No sex offender may reside within 1,000 feet of a school, child care facility, park, playground, recreation center, or athletic field; however, there is a “grandfather clause” that excludes only non-violent offenders if they already lived near one of these child-oriented facilities prior to conviction.

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) 40-39-217 and Kingsport City Ordinance 6454, the Kingsport Police Department is in the process of establishing a Sex Offender Community Notification System that will supplement the existing state registries. A list of all convicted sex offenders currently under the direct supervision of the Kingsport Police Department has been included in this release.

There are typically additional sex offenders residing in the City of Kingsport who are monitored by the Tennessee Department of Corrections Office of Probation and Parole as a condition of their release. There are also additional sex offenders living outside the city limits, but still in close proximity to Kingsport, who are monitored by other law enforcement agencies.

For a comprehensive listing, to include photographs and detailed information, regarding all sex offenders in the region, please visit the Tennessee and Virginia Sex Offender Registries at the following links:

https://www.tn.gov/tbi/topic/sex-offender-registry-search

http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/
ARRESTED SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
Name Samuel K. Dennison
Age Date of Birth 5/23/1949

67 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency 1414 Whitley Drive

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Failure to Report Quarterly in Violation of Sex Offender Registry

WANTED SEX OFFENDER #1 INFORMATION
Name Joen Kyle Serena
Age Date of Birth 6/5/1989

27 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 6 feet 6 inches

180 pounds
Last Known Address 479 Virgil Avenue, Apartment #3

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Absconding in Violation of Sex Offender Registry

WANTED SEX OFFENDER #2 INFORMATION
Name Anthony Goodman
Age Date of Birth 10/28/1969

46 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 6 feet

183 pounds
Last Known Address 526 Fulton Avenue

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Absconding in Violation of Sex Offender Registry

WANTED SEX OFFENDER #3 INFORMATION
Name Paul Zamorano
Age Date of Birth 11/9/1983

32 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 6 inches

185 pounds
Last Known Address 1308 Riverside Avenue

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Absconding in Violation of Sex Offender Registry

WANTED SEX OFFENDER #4 INFORMATION
Name Shawn Michael Hayes
Age Date of Birth 9/24/1976

40 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 11 inches

175 pounds
Last Known Address Westside Inn

1017 West Stone Drive

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Absconding in Violation of Sex Offender Registry

Registered Sex Offenders Under the Supervision of the Kingsport Police Department
VIOLENT OFFENDERS
Name (last, first, middle) Gender/Race Date of Birth Home Address
Bacon, Robert Joseph M/W 2/14/1966 324 Arbor Terrace, Kingsport
Bernard, Rass N M/W 3/28/1947 1528 Lynn Garden Dr, Kingsport
Bond, Conrad M/B 3/24/1960 714 Maple Oak Ln, Apt B, Kingsport
Bowie, Joshua David M/W 1/6/1989 Homeless
Bowlin, Michael M/W 6/15/1969 1628 Lowell Dr, Kingsport
Coffman, Jack M/W 3/15/1949 407 Gustavis Ct, Kingsport
Dalton, Frank Robert M/W 4/29/1959 3628 Hazelnut Drive, Kingsport
Delong, Richard M/W 9/3/1976 1634 Woodside Ave, Kingsport
Dennison, Samuel K. M/W 5/23/1949 ARRESTED/1414 Whitley Dr, Kingsport
Dillard, Rhonda D F/W 6/15/1970 3198 Tiffany Ct, Apt 9, Kingsport
Duncan, Clifford Anderson M/W 12/8/1977 367 Sewanee St, Kingsport
Falin, Michael Allen M/W 6/30/1973 359 Barnett Dr, Apt 87, Kingsport
Felker, James M/W 7/14/1987 540 Virgil Ave, Apt 8, Kingsport
Franklin, Thomas Lynn M/W 7/19/1968 1305 Chestnut St, Kingsport
Frazier, Lee R M/W 5/19/1968 117 Tennessee St, Apt 2, Kingsport
Hall, Roger Dale M/W 5/26/1969 3959 Kent St, Apt 4, Kingsport
Hayes, Shawn Michael M/W 9/24/1976 ABSCONDED/CURRENTLY WANTED
Head, Charles Delanis M/W 10/31/1966 866 W Carters Valley, Apt 3, Kingsport
Hutchins, Steve Arnold M/W 8/9/1948 1076 Oak Drive Cir, Kingsport
Jones, James Edward M/W 10/12/1963 216 May Ave, Kingsport
King, Randall Scott M/B 4/25/1962 1221 Cherry St, Kingsport
Manis, Jerry Lee M/W 1/5/1962 221 E Millpond St, Kingsport
Miller, James Herbert M/W 8/15/1943 613 Hollis St, Kingsport
Mosley, William Henry M/W 7/14/1964 117 Patterson Rd, Kingsport
Perdue, Alan Gene M/W 12/23/1952 3109 Memorial Blvd, Apt 30, Kingsport
Ramey, Dewey Lee M/W 2/2/1948 1913 Brunswick St, Kingsport
Rodgers, William Leon M/W 2/21/1959 1701 N John B Dennis, Apt 26, Kingsport
Russell, Wendell Scott M/B 4/13/1964 163 Cherokee Street, Apt 1, Kingsport
Serena, Joen Kyle M/W 7/5/1989 ABSCONDED/CURRENTLY WANTED
Sheets, Darrell Douglas M/W 10/4/1954 1417 Holyoke St, Kingsport
Tunis, David Orville M/W 1/3/1982 921 Fairview Ave, Kingsport
Wells, David E M/W 7/6/1961 1416 Ridgecrest Ave, Kingsport
NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS
Name (last, first, middle) Gender/Race Date of Birth Home Address
Saltz, David Lee M/W 1/5/1971 2408 Gilmore St, Kingsport
Lawson, Nathan Grant M/W 3/3/1980 1312 Hampton Ave, Kingsport
Marshall, Marisa Ilana F/W 3/18/1958 1502 Harvey Brooks Dr, Kingsport
Curtis, Jared Anthony M/W 3/19/1981 466 Allen Dr, Apt 4, Kingsport
Mullins, Miles Chandler M/W 6/3/1976 3408 Thornton Ave, Kingsport
Temple, Richard M/W 6/6/1967 3271 E Stone Dr, Apt 1, Kingsport
Nolan, Daniel Robert M/W 6/9/1964 710 Birch St, Kingsport
Stewart, Johnathan Lee M/W 8/3/1976 176 Woodmont Ave, Kingsport
Condon, Sean M/W 8/7/1981 4527 Mitchell Rd, Apt 1, Kingsport
Elliot-Estep, Barbara Joan F/W 10/1/1957 1921 Bowater Dr, Apt 21, Kingsport
Oliver, Theodore Phillip M/W 10/8/1945 2932 Cliffside Rd, Kingsport
Smith, Michael Rushton M/W 10/12/1949 1513 Linville St, Kingsport
Goodman, Anthony M/W 10/28/1969 ABSCONDED/CURRENTLY WANTED
Graham, Delshay M/B 10/28/1983 3937 Linda Lane, Apt 8, Kingsport
Zamorano, Paul M/W 11/9/1983 ABSCONDED/CURRENTLY WANTED
Somerville, Zachary Clark M/W 12/20/1975 1313 Union St, Kingsport
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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Fall Colors Are Showing At Bays Mountain

Bays Mountain Park is always a great draw for visitors seeking the crisp, cool air of fall and the vibrant colors of the season. The peak time to view the fall colors is this week and next.

To give residents even more opportunity to view the specular leave colors, extra barge rides will be added to the weekend of October 15-16 to allow visitors additional opportunity to enjoy the colors around the lake. Rides will be at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.  Cost is $5.00 per person.

Below is an excerpt from an article on ‘Autumn in the Southern Appalachians’ by retired Bays Mountain Park Director Tom Bowman:

“We are often asked why autumn in southern Appalachia is so colorful.  It is because of the tremendous species diversity of the trees in our area.  I came originally from western Kansas.  Though beautiful in its own way, there exists in that area fewer than a dozen dominant tree species.  Most exist in riparian communities along streams.  Fall leaf color is pretty much species specific.   Fewer trees and fewer tree varieties amount to less color.  It is said there are more tree species in southern Appalachia than on the entire continent of Europe.  There are 110 species of trees in Bays Mountain alone.  Couple this diversity with some basic leaf ‘chemistry’ and the product is a multi-colored palate.”

Leaf chemistry is happening all year round. Certain chemicals show through as different pigments depending on the species. Brilliant yellows, and oranges in varying degrees are dominant in hickories, ash, maples, birch, and sassafras.

Other pigments are produced late in the summer leaf. These pigments show up as reds, purples, and varying combinations. They show up in the leaves of trees such as sweet gum, oaks, maples, sourwood, dogwood, and persimmons.

It is easy to see how differing pigment levels and combinations, in the 110 tree species of Bays Mountain along, can produce the vast panorama of fall coloration we enjoy in our area.

So get out and enjoy the great leaf colors before they’re gone – it only happens once a year!

For more information on Bays Mountain, please visit baysmountain.com or call 423-224-2589.

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2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Survey

To participate in the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Survey, CLICK HERE

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City of Kingsport, Tennessee