November 2017 – Kingsport, TN

KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Searching for S.U.V. in Hit and Run Investigation

	Kingsport Police Department David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com
NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT:		K.P.D. Searching for S.U.V. in Hit and Run Investigation
DATE:		November 30, 2017
CASE #:		17-034252

GENERAL NARRATIVE
On November 30, 2017 at approximately 7:00 AM, a red sport utility vehicle, possibly a Ford Explorer or similarly styled S.U.V., was involved in a hit and run crash on West Stone Drive at University Boulevard in Kingsport. The S.U.V. was traveling eastbound on Stone Drive and had just entered the city limits from Mount Carmel when it struck another vehicle stopped at the red light and fled the scene. In the aftermath of the crash, the S.U.V. was recorded by a traffic intersection camera. A photo of the S.U.V. taken from that footage has been included in this release. A short clip of the actual video has been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the link below: https://youtu.be/UKDHKG6GZXI The S.U.V. will most likely have fresh damage to the front end and/or driver’s side of the vehicle. Anyone who recognizes this vehicle, or who may know the identity of the driver or owner, 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. 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

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

ThomasMPatton

November 30, 2017

KPD e-News Release: Suspect Sought in Lowe’s Felonious Shoplifting Investigation

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	Kingsport Police Department David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com
NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT:		Suspect Sought in Lowe’s Felonious Shoplifting Investigation
DATE:		November 30, 2017
CASE #:		17-033446

GENERAL NARRATIVE
On November 22, 2017 at approximately 5:15 PM, an unidentified white male suspect shoplifted over $1,500 in merchandise from Lowe’s, located at 2324 West Stone Drive in Kingsport. The suspect passed all checkout register points and exited the store pushing a shopping cart overflowing with tools and other merchandise, with no attempt to pay. A Lowe’s loss prevention employee confronted the man in the parking lot, at which point he abandoned his loot and fled the scene in a maroon Ford Ranger compact pickup bearing a State of Virginia issued license plate. The loss prevention employee noticed a woman occupying the passenger seat of the pickup as it left the parking lot. The suspect was captured on store surveillance video in the act of the crime. A photo taken from that footage has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes him 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

RELEASING OFFICER

Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

ThomasMPatton

November 30, 2017

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November 30, 2017

Holiday Happenings in Kingsport on December 2

City News

Jingle and Mingle
When shops open, come experience guaranteed snow the first Saturday in December. Downtown merchants and restaurants will offer sales and specials. The always popular horse and carriage rides will return again this year.
Various locations in Downtown Kingsport – info@downtownkingsport.org

Christmas in the Country
The Exchange Place invites the community to experience demonstrations of traditional crafts by noted craftsmen, sale of craft items and home baked goods, tours of historic site, and beautiful decorations in grand holiday tradition.
Exchange Place – 423-288-6071
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Symphony of the Mountains Presents
“A Season to Believe in Kingsport”
Filled with the beauty of the holiday spirit, A Season to Believe will renew your sense of wonder with performances by Voices of the Mountains, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy, Mountain Mission School Choir and Academy of Strings. Join us afterwards for a cookie and punch reception with a special visit from Santa.
Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Employee Center – $25 ticket required
3:00PM

Church Circle Ribbon Cutting
Please join us for a special ribbon cutting for our iconic Church Circle on December 2 at noon.
Church Circle – 423-246-6550

Kingsport’s Christmas Parade
The North Pole agrees that floats look beautiful with lights. You won’t want to miss the children’s faces lighting up with magic as our iconic parade moves to dusk and becomes part of a daylong celebration!
Downtown Kingsport – info@downtownkingsport.org – 5:00 PM

Tree Lighting in Church Circle
Join the community as we gather around our newly renovated church circle and celebrate the inaugural lighting of a brand new community Christmas tree.
Church Circle I info@downtownkingsport.org I 6:30 PM

Allandale Holiday Tours
Allandale Mansion is hosting its annual holiday tours! This yearly event is a great chance for the community to come enjoy the beauty of the mansion. Tours happen on December 2 from 1-6pm and December 3 from 1-5pm. Admission is $3.00 (adults and children 12+), $1.00 (children 7-12), and free for children under 7. Santa Claus will be at the mansion on Sunday only from 2:00 -4:00. The elegant Allandale Belles will be at the Mansion both days.
Allandale Mansion – 423-229-9422