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KPD e-News Release: Riverport Road Temporarily Closed Due to Overturned Tractor Trailer

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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: Riverport Road Temporarily Closed Due to Overturned Tractor Trailer
DATE: January 4, 2017
CASE #: 17-000235
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On January 4, 2017 at approximately 12:15 PM, a 2015 International Prostar tractor trailer, owned by Royal Trucking of West Point, Mississippi, was negotiating a low-speed right turn from Tilthammer Drive onto Riverport Road. The trailer left the right edge of the roadway and slipped down an embankment causing the entire rig to overturn.

The trailer had two pre-existing flat tires on the trailer that potentially helped facilitate the rollover. The driver was aware of the flat tires and was attempting to drive to another location to have them repaired.

The driver, Christine Brookins, was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County EMS for a precautionary evaluation of potential injuries. She was later cited for Failure to Maintain Control of the vehicle.

Riverport Road has been closed to through-traffic since the time of the crash and will likely remain closed for the extent of the evening to allow for the safe removal of the overturned tractor trailer and its cargo.

Motorists are encouraged to make themselves aware of this inconvenience, plan ahead, and seek an alternate route to avoid unnecessary congestion and delays.
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make International
Model Prostar
Year 2015
Type Tractor Trailer
Color White
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Christine Brookins
Age 22 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/Black
Residency Meridian, Mississippi
Injuries Possible Injuries
Charge(s) Failure to Maintain Proper Control
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Identify Person of Interest in Case Involving Stolen and Fraudulently Used Debit Card

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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 Attempting to Identify Person of Interest in Case Involving Stolen and Fraudulently Used Debit Card
DATE: January 4, 2017
CASE #: 16-026096
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On December 1, 2016 at approximately 2:15 PM, a woman accidentally left her wallet behind after paying for her groceries at Price Less Foods, located at 1328 South John B. Dennis Highway in Kingsport. By the time she realized her mistake and returned to retrieve it, the wallet had already been stolen. Among the items in her wallet were her driver license, her debit card, and some cash.

She immediately canceled her debit card, but not before an unidentified suspect used it fraudulently at an unknown Redbox DVD rental kiosk. Investigating officers were able to obtain the included photo from surveillance video of a person of interest believed to be involved in the theft of the wallet and/or fraudulent use of the debit card. She appears to be a white female with dark hair.

While the photograph is of rather inferior clarity, K.P.D. is asking for anyone who recognizes her 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

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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Tune In and Take Part in Kingsport 100 Social Media!

Kingsport 100’s website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will be capturing all moments from the centennial year!

  • The Kingsport Centennial website is a great way to get involved in all things centennial. The website has information on the events, history and memories of Kingsport. Make your mark on the centennial by submitting memories, important moments to the timeline and other centennial events.
  • The Kingsport 100 Facebook is your go-to for 100 years’ worth of stories and pictures of Kingsport. Get all the information on the four signature centennial events, updates, big news stories and more.
  • The Kingsport 100 Twitter will be sharing the “What’s Your 100?” pledges of local businesses, organizations and Kingsport residents. These pledges give Kingsport citizens a way to celebrate and give back to our community.
  • The Kingsport 100 Instagram is to see the Centennial and Kingsport through the eyes of its citizens. Scroll through pictures of Kingsport in its early days all the way up to pictures of centennial celebrations.

The Kingsport Centennial year is here and 2017 will be a celebration involving many events, experiences and stories of Kingsport. The centennial is about celebrating how far Kingsport has come, and where it’s going. Take part in this special year through our website and social media.

For more information on the Kingsport 100 site or social media, please visit www.Kingsport100.org.

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Learn About Kingsport With Fun Stories and Pictures!

Kingsport’s 100th year has begun!

To help everyone celebrate and learn about the past 100 years, there are two centennial publications everyone should pick up and read.

An Unconventional History of Kingsport

This hardbound coffee-table book is written by Vince Staten, noted Kingsport historian and storyteller.  Through 192 pages, tells Kingsport’s truly unique history like no other. The book takes the reader through the years with amusing, amazing, interesting stories of real people who played their parts – delightful, unconventional accounts of colorful characters and a growing city.

Readers learn about special golden nuggets in Kingsport’s history such as a visit from Elvis, J. Peterman (yes, of the catalog) once lived in Kingsport, John Palmer’s high school prank and the FBI, and of a spy who allegedly stole secrets from Holston Ordinance during WWII.

To purchase your copy of the official centennial publication, call 423-246-8121 or 1-800-251-0328 to order, or order online at www.timesnews.net/historybook. The book is also available at multiple Kingsport locations: Kingsport Times-News (701 Lynn Garden Drive), I Love Books Bookstore (Kingsport Town Center), Wallace News (205 Broad Street) and Up Against The Wall Gallery (316 E. Market Street).

On This Day In Kingsport History

An illustrated book with a story for each day, City of Kingsport Archivist Brianne Wright brings to life the significant places, people and happenings of Kingsport.

From its early days as a boatyard to the modern day Kingsport, the city’s history was shaped through exciting and sometimes frightening occurrences.

Charley Grubb, charged with forgery, evaded his prison sentence when he slyly escaped from the courtroom during the jury deliberations in 1929.
In June of 1936, the Rotherwood Bridge collapse nearly claimed five lives.
After four decades, the State Theater officially aired its last film on March 26, 1978.
Kingsport’s first ‘Fun Fest’ was held on a single day, August 8, 1981, aimed to bolster community unity.

Kingsport’s history was shaped one day a time by colorful characters and lively events. Pick up your copy of ‘On This Day In Kingsport’ at the Kingsport Public Library, I Love Books Bookstore (Kingsport Town Center) or online at Amazon.com.

Free Carousel Rides!

The Kingsport Carousel will offer free rides on Saturday, January 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m! The free rides are sponsored by an anonymous patron who grew up in Kingsport and now seeks to honor his parents and help his hometown celebrate its 100th birthday.  “Kingsport is a wonderful place to grow up,” the gentleman remarked. “My parents have always done a lot of volunteer work and supported many ways to improve the lives of children. This is my way to honor my parents and give back to the community that I grew up in.”

The Kingsport Carousel is open year round 5 days a week and located at 350 Clinchfield Street. The Carousel is a working menagerie-style Carousel that includes 32 platform animals and 2 chariots and many elements of art that have been hand-crafted and hand-painted by over 300 volunteers. The Carousel is a volunteer-led project that begs in in 2010 and opened to the public in July 2015.

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KPD e-News Release: Suspect Apprehended Following Dual New Year’s Eve Convenience Store Armed Robberies

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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: Suspect Apprehended Following Dual New Year’s Eve Convenience Store Armed Robberies
DATE: January 2, 2016
CASE #: 16-028319 (USA Mart)

16-028374 (Zoomerz)
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 at approximately 8:00 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to the USA Mart, located at 1571 North Eastman Road in Kingsport, in reference to an armed robbery. The subsequent investigation revealed the following:

A black male suspect had entered the store wielding a pair of scissors, grabbed the female clerk, threatened to stab her, and demanded that she open the register. The suspect eventually used the scissors to pry open the register and fled the store with several packs of cigarettes and an unspecified amount of cash.

Later that same day, on December 31, 2016 at approximately 11:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to a second armed robbery, this time at Zoomerz, located at 3717 Memorial Boulevard. The ensuing investigation determined the following:

A black male suspect had entered the store armed with a utility knife and demanded cash. In fear, the female clerk handed over an unspecified amount of cash. The suspect grabbed several packs of cigarettes but then ordered the clerk to go into the back of the store.

The suspect briefly looked away, allowing the clerk the split-second opportunity to retrieve a hidden baseball bat and strike the suspect in clearly justifiable self-defense. The suspect dropped the utility knife and the cigarettes, but was able to flee the scene with the cash.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives determined that the suspect in both robberies was in fact the same individual. He was soon positively identified as Patrick J. Maxwell, with a warrant being obtained for his arrest, charging him with two counts of Aggravated Robbery.

The following evening, on January 1, 2017 at approximately 10:30 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers caught up with Mr. Maxwell at Holston Valley Medical Center, located at 130 West Ravine Road. He had arrived at the hospital seeking treatment for a potentially broken arm believed to have been sustained during the second robbery.

Following medical treatment by hospital personnel, Mr. Maxwell was discharged into the custody of the Kingsport Police Department and promptly arrested. He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail, where he remains confined, awaiting arraignment, in lieu of a $30,000 bond as set by the presiding judge.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Patrick J. Maxwell

(a.k.a. “P.J.”)
Age Date of Birth 9/8/1978

38 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/Black
Residency 509 Rogan Street

Kingsport, TN
Charge(s) Aggravated Robbery (2 counts)

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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City of Kingsport, Tennessee