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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: | Second Suspect Charged in April 2018 Stapleton Drive Homicide Investigation | ||
| DATE: | October 10, 2018 | ||
| CASE #: | 18-011851 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| The investigation into the murder of Timothy L. Gilliam has been active and ongoing by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division since the time it occurred in April 2018. As a result of that investigation, in addition to Corey Lee Moore’s initial arrest for First Degree Murder, a second suspect has now been charged and is in custody.
Chandryia L. White was with Mr. Moore at the time of his arrest on April 21, 2018 at Model City Apartments and was found to be in possession of marijuana. She was also determined to be Mr. Moore’s girlfriend. She was interviewed by K.P.D. Detectives at the time regarding her knowledge of the homicide. During that interview, she gave false statements to law enforcement. Further investigation revealed that Ms. White had knowledge that Mr. Moore was going to rob Mr. Gilliam, prior to the robbery and resultant homicide being committed. Detectives also determined that she played an active role in helping Mr. Moore avoid capture in the hours that followed the incident. On September 26, 2018, these findings were presented to the Sullivan County Grand Jury which returned a true bill of indictment, charging her with 1) Accessory to Murder After the Fact, 2) Robbery, 3) Tampering with Evidence, and 4) Possession of Marijuana. On October 9, 2018, Ms. White was taken into custody at the Kingsport Justice Center. She was processed in the Kingsport City Jail, and then transferred to the Sullivan County Jail in Blountville where she remains confined, pending arraignment, in lieu of a $15,000 bond. Mr. Moore was initially only charged with First Degree Murder; however, at the same Grand Jury presentment, a true bill of indictment was returned, charging him with 1) First Degree Murder, 2) Felony Murder, 3) Especially Aggravated Robbery, and 4) Tampering with Evidence. He remains confined in the Sullivan County Jail. As this remains an active homicide investigation, and in the interest of a successful future prosecution, no additional details can or will be released at this time. As previously released: On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at approximately 8:45 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to 524 Stapleton Drive in Kingsport regarding a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found the resident, Timothy L. Gilliam, recently deceased from what appeared to be gunshot wounds, inside the home. The K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division was called to the scene. Detectives began an intensive homicide investigation, working non-stop around the clock, following up on several leads. They were soon able to develop Corey Lee Moore as the suspect responsible. By late Friday evening, April 20, 2018, a warrant had been obtained for his arrest, charging him with First Degree Murder. Shortly thereafter, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at approximately 12:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers spotted Mr. Moore driving a vehicle into the parking lot of Model City Apartments, located at 1000 Stonegate Road in Kingsport. He was subsequently taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail, and is currently being held without bond, pending arraignment. As this remains an active homicide investigation, and in the interest of a successful future prosecution, no additional details, to include motive, can or will be released at this time. |
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| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Chandryia L. White |
| Age | Date of Birth 8/19/1991
27 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/White |
| Residency | 225 Hunter Hills Circle
Bristol, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Accessory to Murder After the Fact
2) Robbery 3) Tampering with Evidence 4) Possession of Marijuana |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Corey Lee Moore |
| Age | Date of Birth 8/22/1989
28 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | 4805 Highway 11W
Blountville, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) First Degree Murder
2) Felony Murder 3) Especially Aggravated Robbery 4) Tampering with Evidence |
| VICTIM INFORMATION | |
| Name | Timothy L. Gilliam |
| Age | 56 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | 524 Stapleton Drive
Kingsport, 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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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Applications Now Being Accepted for a Law Enforcement Career with the Kingsport Police Department (Final Notice) | ||
| DATE: | October 8, 2018 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| There is less than one week remaining to apply for the Kingsport Police Department’s upcoming Fall 2018 Police Applicant Testing session. See previously released information below for details:
The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire several new officers out of this application process to fill any existing and upcoming vacancies. Applications are being accepted from September 15, 2018 until no later than October 14, 2018. Individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be a United States citizen and either already be at least 21 years of age or be turning 21 by no later than May 1, 2019 (six months after the test date). Applicants are asked to only submit their application once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Careers/Kingsport Following the October 14th deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email, as well as a letter by traditional mail, containing further instructions regarding the upcoming Police Applicant Testing procedures. All applicants will undergo a series of assessments, beginning with a written examination on the morning of Thursday, November 1, 2018. The written examination will be administered at the Civic Auditorium, located at 1550 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport. While not an absolute requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to invest in the Stanard and Associates National Police Officer Selection Test “Online POST Study Guide” and “Online POST Practice Test” to assist them in preparing for this examination. These online study aids are currently priced very reasonably at $5 and $15 respectively and are available for purchase at the following link: https://www.ApplyToServe.com/Study Applicants should take note that the current written examination used for Police Applicant Testing is obtained from a completely different vendor than the City of Kingsport used prior to 2018; therefore, other study guides that may have been recommended in the past and obtained and utilized by applicants to prepare for former tests taken prior to 2018 may not be applicable to the current examination. Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will advance forward to a physical agility evaluation that same afternoon at 1:00 PM. The physical agility evaluation will consist of a timed one-mile run and a timed roughly one-quarter-mile obstacle course designed to measure fitness, strength, agility, and endurance as related to the duties of a Police Officer. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to participate in a voluntary practice physical agility evaluation and question and answer session. This session will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Domtar Park, located at 1414 Riverport Road in Kingsport. Individuals must have an application on file and sign a waiver of liability in order to be eligible to participate in this practice session. Those applicants with the highest combined scores on the written examination and physical agility evaluation will then move forward to a series of interviews, beginning with an interview panel and ultimately an interview with the Chief of Police, to further vet the candidates and determine the final selections. The final selections will also be subject to a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background check prior to actual hiring. The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $15.92 per hour or $33,119 annually. Applicants who are already certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for a salary adjustment to compensate for prior experience if certain criteria are met. Academy training and all essential equipment including uniforms, firearms, body armor, and duty gear are provided by the department. K.P.D. also issues take-home police cruisers to officers meeting specific residency requirements. City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; ICMA RC 401 retirement; and optional ICMA RC 457 retirement. For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding a law enforcement career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call Lieutenant Chris Tincher with the K.P.D. Professional Standards Unit at 423-343-9805. |
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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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