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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: | The City of Kingsport is Currently Accepting Applications for Corrections Officer with the Kingsport Police Department | ||
DATE: | June 17, 2019 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer, also commonly referred to as Jailer, with the Kingsport Police Department. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2019. Individuals 18 years of age or older who are interested in a criminal justice career are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to only apply once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency.
As Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) regulations require an equal number of male and female Corrections Officers on staff, the current vacancy is only for a female Corrections Officer. Male Corrections Officer positions are presently fully staffed. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingsport The starting salary for a Kingsport Police Department Corrections Officer is $13.73 per hour or $28,558.00 annually. 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 criminal justice career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call the K.P.D. Professional Standards Unit at 423-343-9805. |
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: | K.P.D. Searching for Hit-and-Run Vehicle that Struck Pedestrian (Update #2) | ||
DATE: | June 15, 2019 | ||
CASE #: | 19-013229 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On June 14, 2019 at approximately 9:45 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 4200 block of Fort Henry Drive in the Colonial Heights area of Kingsport. Due to the severity of the crash, a certified Crash Reconstructionist was called to the scene to investigate. His subsequent findings are as follows:
A red 2007 Toyota Yaris compact 2-door hatchback, driven by Joseph C. Dick (of Kingsport), was northbound on Fort Henry Drive when it struck a pedestrian, Brenda L. Tyree (of Rocky Mount, VA), as she was crossing the road. Rather than stop to render aid, Mr. Dick fled the scene of the crash to the parking lot of a nearby business where he stopped to inspect the damage to his vehicle. Mr. Dick tore loose a dangling front bumper cover, discarded it in the grass, and then completely fled the area in his vehicle. Ms. Tyree was critically injured in the collision and was transported to an area hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. for emergency medical treatment. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. Officers were quickly able to track down Mr. Dick at his residence, located at 1444 Warpath Drive in Kingsport, where his damaged vehicle was found parked in his own driveway. After extensive further investigation, to include an inspection of the vehicle, a review of the statements of multiple eye-witnesses, and an interview with Mr. Dick himself, he was ultimately arrested and charged with the following: 1) Vehicular Homicide by Intoxication 2) Driving Under the Influence 3) Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Death 4) Failure to Render Aid/Give Information 5) Failure to Report a Motor Vehicle Collision 6) Criminal Attempt to Tamper with Evidence 7) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia As of the time of issuance of this news release, he remains incarcerated in the Kingsport City Jail, pending arraignment, in lieu of a $50,000 bond as specified by the presiding Magistrate. This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. As such, and in the interest of a successful future prosecution, no further details will be released at this time. As previously released: On June 15, 2019 as of approximately 3:00 AM, the hit-and-run vehicle has been located, the driver in question has been positively identified and is in police custody, and charges are forthcoming. The investigation into this crash is ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. As previously released: On June 15, 2019, shortly after midnight, the Kingsport Police Department is still on the scene of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:45 PM earlier this evening in the 4200 block of Fort Henry Drive in the Colonial Heights area of Kingsport. The pedestrian was transported by Sullivan County E.M.S. to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment. The individual and vehicle in the included photo are believed to be involved. The vehicle appears to be a red, approximately 2010 model, Toyota Yaris compact 2-door hatchback. It should have front-end damage and a missing front bumper cover. The driver appears to be a tall (approximately 6 feet), slim, white male adult in his mid to late 40s. Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who can potentially identify or provide a current location for either the driver or the vehicle is asked to contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111 as soon as possible. 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 The investigation into this crash is still underway, so no additional details are currently available. Further information will be released at an appropriate point in the investigation. |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Joseph C. Dick |
Age | Date of Birth 1/3/1959
60 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 1444 Warpath Drive
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Vehicular Homicide by Intoxication
2) Driving Under the Influence 3) Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Death 4) Failure to Render Aid/Give Information 5) Failure to Report a Motor Vehicle Collision 6) Criminal Attempt to Tamper with Evidence 7) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia |
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
Make | Toyota | |
Model | Yaris | |
Year | 2007 | |
Type | Compact 2-Door Hatchback | |
Color | Red | |
Damage | Functional Damage | |
Driver | Name | Joseph C. Dick |
Age | 60 Years of Age | |
Gender/Race | Male/White | |
Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
Injuries | No Injury |
PEDESTRIAN INFORMATION | |
Name | Brenda L. Tyree |
Age | 71 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Female/White |
Residency | Rocky Mount, Virginia |
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: | K.P.D. Searching for Hit-and-Run Vehicle that Struck Pedestrian (Update) | ||
DATE: | June 15, 2019 | ||
CASE #: | 19-013229 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On June 15, 2019 as of approximately 3:00 AM, the hit-and-run vehicle has been located, the driver in question has been positively identified and is in police custody, and charges are forthcoming. The investigation into this crash is ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
As previously released: On June 15, 2019, shortly after midnight, the Kingsport Police Department is still on the scene of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:45 PM earlier this evening in the 4200 block of Fort Henry Drive in the Colonial Heights area of Kingsport. The pedestrian was transported by Sullivan County E.M.S. to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment. The individual and vehicle in the included photo are believed to be involved. The vehicle appears to be a red, approximately 2010 model, Toyota Yaris compact 2-door hatchback. It should have front-end damage and a missing front bumper cover. The driver appears to be a tall (approximately 6 feet), slim, white male adult in his mid to late 40s. Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who can potentially identify or provide a current location for either the driver or the vehicle is asked to contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111 as soon as possible. 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 The investigation into this crash is still underway, so no additional details are currently available. Further information will be released at an appropriate point in the investigation. |
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: | K.P.D. Searching for Hit-and-Run Vehicle that Struck Pedestrian | ||
DATE: | June 15, 2019 | ||
CASE #: | 19-013229 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On June 15, 2019, shortly after midnight, the Kingsport Police Department is still on the scene of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:45 PM earlier this evening in the 4200 block of Fort Henry Drive in the Colonial Heights area of Kingsport. The pedestrian was transported by Sullivan County E.M.S. to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment.
The individual and vehicle in the included photo are believed to be involved. The vehicle appears to be a red, approximately 2010 model, Toyota Yaris compact 2-door hatchback. It should have front-end damage and a missing front bumper cover. The driver appears to be a tall (approximately 6 feet), slim, white male adult in his mid to late 40s. Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who can potentially identify or provide a current location for either the driver or the vehicle is asked to contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111 as soon as possible. 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 The investigation into this crash is still underway, so no additional details are currently available. Further information will be released at an appropriate point in the investigation. |
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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