June 2017 – Kingsport, TN

KPD e-News Release: Friendly Annual Reminder that Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Kingsport

	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:		Friendly Annual Reminder that Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Kingsport
DATE:		June 30, 2017

GENERAL NARRATIVE
With the 4th of July just around the corner, this is just a friendly reminder that, even on Independence Day, fireworks are illegal inside the city limits of Kingsport. The Kingsport Police Department recommends leaving fireworks to the professionals and encourages citizens to attend one of several officially sanctioned fireworks shows scheduled throughout the region. See below for the City of Kingsport Fireworks Ordinance. Violations of this Ordinance are subject to a $110 fine. *Sec. 42-112. Unlawful; exception.* (a) For the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the city, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, use, discharge, possess with the intent to discharge, or offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or keep with intent to sell at retail, fireworks in the city, except as authorized in section 42-113. *(b) There is a rebuttable presumption that a person possesses fireworks with the intent to discharge such fireworks if possession is:* (1) In a public place or outside a fully enclosed residential or commercial building, and fireworks have recently been discharged or reported discharged in the general vicinity of such possession; or *(2) In a public park or on public school property.* *(Ord. No. 6102, § I(46-5(b)), 8-2-2011)*

RELEASING OFFICER

Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

June 30, 2017

KPD e-News Release: Missing Kingsport Woman Located Safe and Sound

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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:		Missing Kingsport Woman Located Safe and Sound
DATE:		June 30, 2017
CASE #:		17-014548

GENERAL NARRATIVE
As of June 30, 2017, a woman previously reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department has now been found. Thanks in large part to information received as a result of yesterday’s news release, Tomorrow L. Statzer has been located safe and sound in a neighboring state. The Kingsport Police Department would like to thank everyone who provided information regarding her possible whereabouts. As previously released: On June 17, 2017, Tomorrow L. Statzer was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by an acquaintance who said that he had been out of touch with her for over a week and was worried about her. Further investigation by K.P.D. Detectives determined that she had moved out of her apartment in Maple Oak Apartments, located at 818 Oak Street in Kingsport, and had been living with a friend in another apartment in the same complex while between residences. Detectives learned that on June 9, 2017, Ms. Statzer allegedly left to go look at another apartment on Fort Henry Drive and has not been seen or heard from since. She left all of her clothing and personal belongings behind and has yet to return for them. Ms. Statzer is also believed to possibly go by the name of Tammy Statzer. She is a 59 year old white female adult, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height and weighing roughly 185 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. Due to some significant health issues in her medical history, Detectives have a heightened cause to be concerned for her overall safety and welfare. She has been entered into N.C.I.C. as a missing and endangered person. All leads have been exhausted in this missing person investigation and Detectives are turning to the public for assistance. Anyone who may have any information which could possibly assist with locating her is asked to promptly contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight until police arrive and make contact with her. 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

June 30, 2017

KPD e-News Release: Friday Morning Lynn Garden Drive Motor Vehicle Collision Results in Death of Passenger

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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:		Friday Morning Lynn Garden Drive Motor Vehicle Collision Results in Death of Passenger
DATE:		June 30, 2017
CASE #:		17-015732

GENERAL NARRATIVE
On June 30, 2017 at approximately 10:00 AM, Kingsport Police Department personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision on Lynn Garden Drive near the intersection with Truxton Drive in Kingsport. The resultant investigation revealed that the following had occurred: A silver 2003 Honda Accord 4-door sedan, driven by Melissa Faye Thompson, was traveling along Lynn Garden Drive in the left (inside) northbound lane approaching Truxton Drive. Meanwhile, a gold 1998 Acura RL 4-door sedan, driven by Beulah Faye Fansler, was preparing to exit the parking lot of Dairy Queen, located at 819 Lynn Garden Drive, adjacent to the Truxton Drive intersection. Ms. Fansler failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled the Acura into the path of the Honda. Ms. Thompson attempted to swerve the Honda to the left, but was unable to avoid a collision. The fronts of each vehicle collided in an angular impact. Both drivers were transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. for evaluation of possible injuries sustained in the crash. A front seat passenger in the Acura, Eula P. Rogan, sustained much more serious injuries than the other two women, and was also transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. Ms. Rogan succumbed to her injuries and died after arrival at the hospital. This crash remains under investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with charges pending.

COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION
Make	Acura
Model	RL
Year	1998
Type	4-Door Sedan
Color	Gold
Damage	Disabling Damage
Driver	Name	Beulah Faye Fansler
	Age	70 Years of Age
	Gender/Race	Female/White
	Residency	Gate City, VA
	Injuries	Possible Injury
Passenger	Name	Eula P. Rogan
	Age	86 Years of Age
	Gender/Race	Female/White
	Residency	Kingsport, TN
	Injuries	Fatal

COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION
Make	Honda
Model	Accord
Year	2003
Type	4-Door Sedan
Color	Silver
Damage	Disabling Damage
Driver	Name	Melissa Faye Thompson
	Age	42 Years of Age
	Gender/Race	Female/White
	Residency	Weber City, VA
	Injuries	Possible Injury

RELEASING OFFICER

Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

June 30, 2017

KPD e-News Release: Two Friday Morning Crashes Congest Lynn Garden Drive Traffic

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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:		Two Friday Morning Crashes Congest Lynn Garden Drive Traffic
DATE:		June 30, 2017

GENERAL NARRATIVE
As of approximately 10:15 AM, on the morning of Friday, June 30, 2017, two separate motor vehicle collisions have severely congested traffic along Lynn Garden Drive in Kingsport. One of these crashes occurred in front of Lynn Garden Restaurant near the intersection with Virgil Avenue, while the other crash occurred in front of Dairy Queen near the intersection with Truxton Drive. Kingsport Police Patrol Officers are currently in the process of investigating these crashes and attempting to clear the roadway as soon as possible. For the time being, however, motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, take an alternate route, and avoid Lynn Garden Drive if at all possible. Motorists already in the immediate area are encouraged to lower their speed, drive with a heightened sense of alertness, exercise caution and patience, and obey all traffic instructions.

RELEASING OFFICER

Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

June 30, 2017

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June 30, 2017

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Solicit Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Woman

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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 Solicit Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Woman
DATE:		June 29, 2017
CASE #:		17-014548

GENERAL NARRATIVE
On June 17, 2017, Tomorrow L. Statzer was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by an acquaintance who said that he had been out of touch with her for over a week and was worried about her. Further investigation by K.P.D. Detectives determined that she had moved out of her apartment in Maple Oak Apartments, located at 818 Oak Street in Kingsport, and had been living with a friend in another apartment in the same complex while between residences. Detectives learned that on June 9, 2017, Ms. Statzer allegedly left to go look at another apartment on Fort Henry Drive and has not been seen or heard from since. She left all of her clothing and personal belongings behind and has yet to return for them. Ms. Statzer is also believed to possibly go by the name of Tammy Statzer. She is a 59 year old white female adult, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height and weighing roughly 185 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. Due to some significant health issues in her medical history, Detectives have a heightened cause to be concerned for her overall safety and welfare. She has been entered into N.C.I.C. as a missing and endangered person. All leads have been exhausted in this missing person investigation and Detectives are turning to the public for assistance. Anyone who may have any information which could possibly assist with locating her is asked to promptly contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight until police arrive and make contact with her. 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

MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON INFORMATION
Name	Tomorrow L. Statzer a.k.a. Tammy Statzer
Age	59 Years of Age
Gender/Race	Female/White
Height/ Weight	5 feet 6 inches 185 pounds
Hair/ Eyes	Brown hair Hazel Eyes
Last Known Address	Maple Oak Apartments 818 Oak Street Kingsport, TN