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Kingsport’s Creative Community has been quietly but diligently at work, planning, plotting and preparing for a new meeting and making space.
The Inventor Center – a hub for blending of 21st century modern tools, traditional arts and cutting edge entrepreneurial resources, is under construction and the public is invited for a Sneak Peek.
The Sneak Peek will begin at 3:00 PM with welcome by Heath Guinn and remarks by Mayor John Clark at 3:15 PM. Take a look at the renovations, talk with makers, enjoy snacks and see a few demonstrations. The Inventor Center Sneak Peek is at 118 Shelby Street and an opening date is expected mid-November.
Inventor Center will be a place to learn, innovate and create with membership opportunities and a la carte workshops and classes. More information on equipment, memberships and classes will be available at the Sneak Peek.
Also making an appearance at the event is Downtown Kingsport Association’s mobile parklet. The mobile parklet will be moved throughout Kingsport with its first stop being at Chef’s Pizza.
For more information on the Inventor Center, please visit https://engagekingsport.com/the-inventor-center/ or call 423-392-8414.
Genealogy of families is not only important, but also fun to discover! During Family History month, the Kingsport Public Library will be hosting its fourth annual genealogy workshop series every Thursday in October from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshops are free and you do not have to register to attend.
The genealogy workshop series will feature three 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.
Speakers and topics will include the following:
October 4th and 11th: Janie Sherman, Professional Genealogist:
- A Re-Introduction to Genealogy: Secrets From a Professional Genealogist
Fast-paced FUN, two-part workshop that will enthuse the new or seasoned genealogist alike providing not only a soup to nuts overview in genealogical process, procedure and organization with document examples and handouts, but will provide clues and insights that make research productive, professional and rewarding. Bet you don’t know!!
October 18th: Joseph Penza, Archivist for Elizabethton-Carter County:
- The World Wide Wayback Machine: An Introduction to Historical Research on the Web
Want to explore what the web has to offer for learning about and enjoying the past? This workshop will teach you how to use the resources available at websites such as the Tennessee Electronic Library, the Library of Congress, Google Scholar and eBooks, as well as some local and university archives and of course how best to take advantage of your local library catalog. No experience required! Let’s research and have fun!
October 25th: Jessica McNeely, Holston River Regional Library:
- Tracing Hard to Find Ancestors: From Females to Criminals and Beyond!
In genealogy research there are often ancestors that are harder to find than others. Join us at this session to learn tips and tricks for finding your female ancestors, criminals, the mentally ill, and even traveling performers!
Visit www.kingsportlibrary.org or call the reference desk at 423-224-2539 for workshop details.
Riders have asked and KATS has answered – a new $5 weekly pass will be available for riders to take advantage of starting in October.
“We’ve wanted to offer a weekly pass for a while,” said Chris Campbell, public transportation manager of KATS. “We’re pleased that we can now provide our riders with this option. It’s great for our riders that want to try our services out or just need our services for a short time.”
Riders can purchase a weekly pass from the KATS Station. After purchasing the pass, the rider will have it stamped with a special code, validating the pass for that week. KATS also offers a monthly pass, costing only $20.
If you have any questions, please contact KATS at 423-224-2613 or stop by their current location at 109 Clay Street.
For more information, please visit www.kingsporttransit.org/.
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Attempting to Identify Rack Room Shoplifter | ||
| DATE: | September 27, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-025644 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On September 7, 2018 employees of Rack Room Shoes, located at 2626 East Stone Drive in Kingsport, reported a shoplifting incident that had occurred three days prior. They stated that on September 4, 2018 at approximately 11:00 AM, a suspect had stolen a pair of shoes valued at $55.
A photograph of the suspect, taken from store surveillance video footage, was provided to officers and has been included in this release. He appears to be a slim white male adult with dark hair, a goatee, and multiple tattoos. Anyone who recognizes him 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Suspect Sought by Kingsport Detectives in Debit Card Fraud Case | ||
| DATE: | September 27, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-023470 (Dollar General)
18-023480 (McDonald’s) 18-023481 (Greenwood Market) 18-023482 (Lowe’s) 18-023483 (M&M Mart) 18-023484 (Burger King) 18-023485 (McDonald’s) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On August 14, 2018 a Kingsport resident reported that she believes that she lost her debit card in the parking lot of Zoomerz, located at 1643 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. She soon learned that her debit card had been utilized by an unknown individual to make no less than seven fraudulent charges on her account.
These charges were made at the following locations: 1) Dollar General located at 5215 Memorial Blvd. 2) McDonald’s located at 214 Carolina Pottery Dr. 3) Greenwood Market located at 5121 Memorial Blvd. 4) Lowe’s located at 2526 East Stone Dr. 5) M&M Mart located at 1571 North Eastman Rd. 6) Burger King located at 1209 North Eastman Road 7) McDonald’s located at 2230 Fort Henry Drive A white male adult suspect was captured on video surveillance during the transaction at Lowe’s. A photograph of the suspect taken from that footage has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes him 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: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | False Reporting Charges Filed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Union Street | ||
| DATE: | September 27, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-026900 (Crash Report)
18-027285 (Incident/Arrest Report) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| A fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle on Union Street at the intersection of Greenway Street in Kingsport has been under open and active investigation since the time it occurred on September 21, 2018.
As a result of that investigation, Crash Investigators from the K.P.D. Traffic Unit have been able to determine that William J. Caporiccio and Henrietta R. Weaver gave blatantly false statements to law enforcement regarding their involvement in the crash. Ms. Weaver claimed to have been driving the sport utility vehicle, while Mr. Caporiccio claimed to have been a passenger in the vehicle. Investigators have since learned that Mr. Caporiccio was in fact driving the vehicle. Ms. Weaver was not in the vehicle whatsoever, and only responded to the scene after learning of the crash. This ruse was apparently fabricated by the couple due to Mr. Caporiccio’s driver license being revoked. Both individuals were arrested today and charged with False Reporting which is a Class D felony. Mr. Caporiccio was additionally charged with Driving on a Revoked License and Failure to Comply with Financial Responsibility (No Insurance). As of the time of issuance of this news release, Mr. Caporiccio and Ms. Weaver remain confined in the Kingsport City Jail, awaiting arraignment, in lieu of $4,000 and $3,500 bonds respectively. It is important to note that the findings regarding the crash itself remain unchanged. Based upon evidence at the scene, corroborated by independent eye-witness testimony, Investigators still believe that the motorcycle was being operated at a high rate of speed, and the front wheel was off the ground as it crested the hill just prior to impact. This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. Accordingly, no additional information is available for release at this time. As previously released: On September 21, 2018 at approximately 6:15 PM, Kingsport Central Dispatch was notified of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle on Union Street at the intersection with Greenway Street in Kingsport. Based upon the severity of the crash, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit responded to investigate. Their findings are as follows: A white 2001 GMC Yukon (full-size S.U.V.), driven by Henrietta R. Weaver, was eastbound on Greenway Street preparing to turn left onto northbound Union Street. Meanwhile, a black Yamaha R1 (racing-style sport motorcycle), ridden by Johnny D. Berry, had turned off of West Stone Drive and was southbound on Union Street. Just as the GMC pulled forward into the intersection, the Yamaha topped the crest of a hill and struck the driver’s side of the GMC. Mr. Berry was seriously injured in the crash and transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County EMS. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. Neither Ms. Weaver, nor her passenger, were injured in the crash. Based upon evidence at the scene, corroborated by independent eye-witness testimony, Investigators determined that the Yamaha was being operated at a high rate of speed, and the front wheel was off the ground as it crested the hill just prior to impact. This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. Accordingly, no additional information is available for release at this time. |
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| SUSPECT #1 INFORMATION | |
| Name | William J. Caporiccio |
| Age | Date of Birth 5/31/1989
29 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | 205 Tennessee Street
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) False Reporting (Class D Felony)
2) Driving on a Revoked License 3) Failure to Comply with Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) |
| SUSPECT #2 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Henrietta R. Weaver |
| Age | Date of Birth 12/4/1994
23 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/White |
| Residency | 205 Tennessee Street
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) False Reporting (Class D Felony) |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | GMC | |
| Model | Yukon | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle | |
| Color | White | |
| Damage | Functional Damage | |
| Driver | Name | William J. Caporiccio |
| Age | 29 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Yamaha | |
| Model | R1 | |
| Year | 2005 | |
| Type | Racing-Style Sport Motorcycle | |
| Color | Black | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Johnny D. Berry |
| Age | 26 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police and Fire Departments CPS Checkpoint Postponed Due to Weather | ||
| DATE: | September 27, 2018 | ||
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| The joint Child Passenger Seat Checkpoint originally scheduled for today has been postponed due to weather. The checkpoint will be rescheduled for a later date.
As previously released: This week, September 23-29, 2018 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Kingsport Police Department takes Child Passenger Safety seriously every single day; however, this particular week, Officers will be placing special emphasis on Child Passenger Safety through increased education and enforcement. Also this week, the Kingsport Police and Fire Departments will be conducting a joint Child Passenger Seat Checkpoint on Thursday, September 27th from 1:00-4:00 PM at Kingsport Fire Station #2, located at 1804 Crescent Drive in Kingsport (near the Civic Auditorium and Dobyns-Bennet High School). The contact person for this event is K.F.D.’s Public Education Officer, Barry Brickey. He can be reached at 423-224-2820 or BarryBrickey. The following information is being shared courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), and our local public safety partners at the Kingsport Fire Department: Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years of age. Many potential injuries and deaths can be prevented by the proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Disseminating safety information and car seat instructions to parents, guardians, and caregivers is crucial to saving young lives. Tips on Child Passenger Safety · Read the National Safety Council position statement on child restraints, which addresses child passenger safety among multiple modes of transportation. · Take advantage of car seat safety checks held nationwide during National Child Passenger Safety Week. · If you’re pregnant, schedule a car seat installation with a certified child passenger safety technician before the child is born. · Make sure your child is in the proper seat and the seat is installed correctly. · Children should ride in the back seat at least through age 12. · If your kids complain about wearing seat belts, don’t negotiate; don’t drive off until they buckle up. · Always be consistent and wear your seat belt; adult driver safety belt use strongly influences whether your child will buckle up. · All 50 states require child seats with specific criteria; here is a list of child passenger safety laws by state, but too often, state laws don’t go far enough. · The life of a car seat is from six to eight years; recalls for child seat manufacturers for the past 10 years can be found here. · Air bags can save the lives of older children and adults, but they can be potentially fatal for young children if placed directly in front of one. For additional information on Child Passenger Safety, please visit: |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police to Host Coffee with a Cop Event | ||
| DATE: | September 26, 2018 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| National Coffee with a Cop Day is a day dedicated to encourage communication and positive interaction between law enforcement agencies and the public. The day began as part of National Community Policing Week in 2016 and now continues each year on the first Wednesday in October, furthering efforts nationwide to bridge any real or perceived gaps between communities and their police officers.
Former United States Department of Justice COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Director Ronald L. Davis said it best: “Coffee with a Cop is community policing at its core. The simple act of having a cup of coffee with community members can be the first step in increasing trust and cooperation between the police and the people they serve.” This straightforward idea for building relationships with community members has caught fire. What began as a grassroots initiative has now gained enough momentum to be in all 50 states and nine foreign countries. With the goal of open, honest communication without the influence of agendas or speeches, citizens everywhere can benefit. The Kingsport Police Department will be hosting our first Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Bagel Exchange, located at 107 West Center Street in Downtown Kingsport. Citizens are encouraged to join us to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know some of your local police officers. Coffee and an assortment of bagels will be provided. |
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| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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