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KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit Investigations Result in 28 Felony Drug Indictments

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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: K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit Investigations Result in 28 Felony Drug Indictments
DATE: July 31, 2018
CASE #: Multiple Case Numbers
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On June 6, 2018 the Sullivan County Grand Jury handed down felony drug indictments on 28 individuals. These indictments came as a result of several extensive investigations that have been underway over the past two years by the Kingsport Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit.

15 of these suspects have since been arrested on these indictments. Another 3 of these suspects were already in custody with other agencies on unrelated charges when the indictments were handed down and have been served accordingly. The final 10 individuals are still wanted and remain at large.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the remaining wanted individuals is asked to contact the Kingsport Police Department at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to these or any other cases 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
SUSPECTS ARRESTED SINCE INDICTMENT
NAME CHARGE(S)
Betty Bishop 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone (6 counts)

2) TennCare Fraud (2 counts)

3) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Ronnie Johnson 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone (6 counts)

2) TennCare Fraud (2 counts)

3) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Jason Keen 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone (4 counts)
Patricia Henson 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone
Whalen Carpenter 1) Sale/Delivery of Crack Cocaine (4 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Kimberly Baird 1) Sale/Delivery of Buprenorphine within 1,000 Feet of a School (4 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Gerald Rogan 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone (6 counts)

2) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone

3) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Larry Hawkins 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone
Tabatha Maddox 1) Sale/Delivery of Buprenorphine (6 counts)

2) TennCare Fraud (2 counts)

3) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Michael Smith 1) Sale/Delivery of Alprazolam (4 counts)
James Lane 1) Sale/Delivery of Alprazolam
Jona Walker 1) Sale/Delivery of Buprenorphine

2) TennCare Fraud
Joshua Sanchez 1) Sale/Delivery of Buprenorphine (4 counts)
Dustin Cradic 1) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone (4 counts)
Nicholas Baird 1) Sale/Delivery of Marijuana within 1,000 Feet of a School (4 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
SUSPECTS ALREADY IN CUSTODY WITH OTHER AGENCY WHEN INDICTED
NAME CHARGE(S)
Jacob Chatman 1) Sale/Delivery of Over ½ Gram of Cocaine (4 counts)
Savannah Ramey 1) Sale/Delivery of Methamphetamine (4 counts)
Rocky Woodard 1) Sale/Delivery of Over ½ Gram of Methamphetamine
INDICTED SUSPECTS STILL WANTED AND AT LARGE
NAME CHARGE(S)
Deborah Brown 1) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone
Jeffery Morse 1) Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone (4 counts)
Troy Roberts 1) Sale/Delivery of Buprenorphine (6 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
John Parrish 1) Possession of Over ½ Gram of Methamphetamine for Sale/Delivery

2) Possession of Hydrocodone for Sale or Delivery
Perez Tarter 1) Sale/Delivery of Over ½ Ounce of Marijuana (6 counts)

2) Maintaining a Dwelling Where Narcotics are Used or Sold
Brandon Dockery 1) Possession of Over ½ Ounce of Marijuana for Resale Within 1,000 Feet of a Child Care Agency
Charles Guy 1) Possession of Over ½ Gram of Methamphetamine for Sale/Delivery

2) Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Dangerous Felony
Charles Lampkins 1) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone within 1,000 Feet of a School
Kenneth Phillips 1) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone within 1,000 Feet of a School
Brian Morris 1) Sale/Delivery of Hydrocodone (4 counts)
RELEASING OFFICER
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Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

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Free concert series at Allandale Mansion is back!

Allandale Mansion is hosting four free concerts in August! Music lovers can get food and beverages starting at 6:00 p.m. and the concerts start at 7:00 p.m. at the Allandale Amphitheater.

Each week will feature different entertainers and food truck vendors, such as Foodie Fiction on August 2nd and 9th, Back Draft BBQ on August 16th and 23rd. Sam’s SnoBall Paradise will be there August 2nd, 16th and 23rd with Auntie Ruth’s Donuts attending August 9th. Sleepy Owl will be at each concert event throughout the series.

Check out the musical lineup for this year!

August 2: Vic Henley

Sponsored by Doctor Steve Baumrucker and East Tennessee Comedy, New York comedian Vic Henley will bring all the laughs on August 2nd. Henley has his own Comedy Central half-hour special, he has appeared as a stand-up comedian on HBO, CBS, NBC, MTV and A&E, and is the co-author of a best-selling book with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

August 9: Folk Soul Revival

From Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, the band is one of the most sought after performing acts featuring roots-rock and back-porch instrumentation. The quintet has opened for many acts, such as Travis Tritt and Eric Church, and received many state awards and national recognition for their singles and albums.

August 16: Kyle Cook

Formerly with Matchbox Twenty and also performing as Rivers & Rust, Kyle Cook is a Nashville based producer and talented singer-songwriter. He’s co-written and collaborated with musicians such as Mick Jagger, John Waite and others!

August 23: Beth Snapp and Band

The concert series will close with Northeast Tennessee favorite Beth Snapp and Band for the grand finale. The pop infused singer-songwriter is known for the connection she makes with her music to serve a story!

Bring your chairs, blankets, friends and the whole family to one or all of the August at Allandale concerts!

Eastman Foundation, Eastman Credit Union, Visit Kingsport, Friends of Allandale and PEAK are sponsors for the concerts. For more information, please call 423-229-9422 or visit Allandale Mansion on Facebook.

Free concert series at Allandale Mansion is back!

Allandale Mansion is hosting four free concerts in August! Music lovers can get food and beverages starting at 6:00 p.m. and the concerts start at 7:00 p.m. at the Allandale Amphitheater.

Each week will feature different entertainers and food truck vendors, such as Project Waffle on August 2nd and 9th, and Back Draft BBQ on August 16th and 23rd.

Check out the musical lineup for this year!

August 2: Vic Henley

Sponsored by Doctor Steve Baumrucker and East Tennessee Comedy, New York comedian Vic Henley will bring all the laughs on August 2nd. Henley has his own Comedy Central half-hour special, he has appeared as a stand-up comedian on HBO, CBS, NBC, MTV and A&E, and is the co-author of a best-selling book with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

August 9: Folk Soul Revival

From Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, the band is one of the most sought after performing acts featuring roots-rock and back-porch instrumentation. The quintet has opened for many acts, such as Travis Tritt and Eric Church, and received many state awards and national recognition for their singles and albums.

August 16: Kyle Cook

Formerly with Matchbox Twenty and also performing as Rivers & Rust, Kyle Cook is a Nashville based producer and talented singer-songwriter. He’s co-written and collaborated with musicians such as Mick Jagger, John Waite and others!

August 23: Beth Snapp and Band

The concert series will close with Northeast Tennessee favorite Beth Snapp and Band for the grand finale. The pop infused singer-songwriter is known for the connection she makes with her music to serve a story!

Bring your chairs, blankets, friends and the whole family to one or all of the August at Allandale concerts!

Eastman Foundation, Eastman Credit Union, Visit Kingsport, Friends of Allandale and PEAK are sponsors for the concerts. For more information, please call 423-229-9422 or visit Allandale Mansion on Facebook.

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Back-To-School Movie Night at Kingsport Aquatic Center

You are invited to Back-To-School Movie Night at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! This year’s showing will feature the 1993 throwback movie, The Sandlot.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of this fan favorite! The movie is open to the public, and tickets will be $3/person and can be purchased at the KAC outdoor gate. Kingsport Aquatic Center and YMCA members get in free. The movie will be shown at the outdoor water park and the concession stand and outdoor pools will be open! Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m.

Back-to-school hours start Monday, August 6th. The indoor hours will remain the same, but the outdoor water park hours will be altered. The KAC’s half price admission will be offered Monday – Friday after 4:00 p.m. For the month of August, the KAC will also be hosting Thirsty Thursdays, where guests can get half-price 20oz drinks from the Oasis concession stand.

Back-to-school hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 4:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:30 a.m.  – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m.  – 6:00 p.m.

For more information about the Kingsport Aquatic Center, visit www.swimkingsport.com or call the Aquatic Center at 423-343-9758.

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