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Mountain biking is a great way to exercise while connecting with nature—but hurtling down a mountain on a bike might seem intimidating if someone has never done it before. This March, Bays Mountain Park is offering the Beginning Mountain Biking Series to teach participants the tips and tricks every beginner needs to know.
This three-session series will give each participant the opportunity to learn from experienced riders, ask questions, and develop their skills. The first two sessions will start in the Discovery Theater before moving outside to learn a skill. On March 17, learn about the equipment needed for mountain biking, bike language and trail types and etiquette. The March 24 session covers additional equipment and equipment maintenance, what to wear and what to pack.
The last session on March 31 teaches about where to ride and how to build a trail. Participants will end with a six-mile group ride along Chestnut, Big Oak and Chinquapin Trails, with experienced riders sharing trail and maneuver tricks to keep everyone moving safely.
Beginning Mountain biking is provided in part by Reedy Creek Bicycles LLC and Achieving Balance Mountain Bike Skills Instruction. By the end of this series, participants will be able to navigate Bays Mountain Park’s 32 miles of biking trails with ease and confidence.
All sessions run 3 to 5 p.m. and are free to Park members (must show membership card at the gift shop) and $3 per session for non-members. Preregistration for the Beginning Mountain Biking Series is available at Eventbrite.com. There are 56 spots per session, and 28 are open for preregistration. Everyone must check in at the Nature Center gift shop for each session, regardless of preregistration.
For more information on Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, please visit baysmountain.com or call (423)229-9447.
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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: | Detectives Attempting to Identify Suspect in Check Forgery Investigation | ||
| DATE: | February 26, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-002660 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On February 6, 2019 a local citizen reported to the Kingsport Police Department that two of her personal checks had been stolen from her residence at some point over the past couple of months. Those stolen checks were subsequently forged and passed by an unknown suspect.
After further investigation, K.P.D. Detectives located surveillance video footage of a white female adult suspect in the act of passing one of the checks at a local financial institution. A photograph of that suspect, taken from that footage, has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes her 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 |
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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: | Kingsport Police Requesting Citizen Tips in Locating Missing Teenager | ||
| DATE: | February 26, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-003077 | ||
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| On the morning of February 12, 2019, a father reported his teenage son, Lee Troupe, missing to the Kingsport Police Department. The father said that his son did not return home from school five (5) days earlier on February 7th.
Foul play is not suspected. Lee is a 15 year old black male juvenile. He is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs roughly 130 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who sees him or knows his possible current whereabouts 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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| MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION | |
| Name | Lee Troupe |
| Age | 15 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
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5 feet 11 inches
130 pounds |
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Black Hair
Brown Eyes |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| 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 Request Public Assistance in Identifying Misdemeanor Suspects | ||
| DATE: | February 25, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | Multiple | ||
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| The Kingsport Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying several suspects in various misdemeanor investigations. The individuals in the following images were photographed on surveillance video during the commission of assorted misdemeanors, typically non-violent property crimes. Identifying one of these suspects could potentially help solve a case.
Anyone who recognizes any of these individuals is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429. As multiple cases and suspects are being featured in this news release, when providing information, citizens are asked to please cite the specific case number that corresponds to the particular individual being identified. 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 |
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| CASE #: 18-034304 |
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| CASE #: 19-000594 |
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| CASE #: 19-000658 |
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| CASE #: 19-000827 |
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| CASE #: 19-000870 |
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| CASE #: 19-001148 |
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| CASE #: 19-001485 |
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| CASE #: 19-002044 |
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| CASE #: 19-002678 |
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| CASE #: 19-002821 |
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| CASE #: 19-003032 |
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| CASE #: 19-003636 |
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| CASE #: 19-003701 |
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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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