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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: | Roundabout on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road Closed Due to Crash | ||
| DATE: | September 20, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-022048 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On September 20, 2019 as of 2:45 AM, first responders and utility workers are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the roundabout located on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road. As a result of this crash, utility lines are down and the intersection is temporarily closed.
Area motorists are encouraged to be aware of this situation during their morning commutes, plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route. Anyone already in the immediate area is asked to slow down, be patient, pay attention, and follow all traffic instructions. |
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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 Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on North John B. Dennis Highway | ||
| DATE: | September 19, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-021946 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On September 19, 2019 at approximately 2:30 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on North John B. Dennis Highway near Memorial Boulevard. Due to the severe nature of the crash, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene. Their subsequent investigation revealed the following:
A white 1995 Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan, occupied by driver, Jonathon Tyler Winston, and front seat passenger, Jacob L. Clark, was northbound on North John B. Dennis Highway, just past Memorial Boulevard, at a high rate of speed. Mr. Winston lost control of the vehicle, which slid sideways and exited the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a rock embankment and then rolled, coming to a final rest in the median. Responding Officers located Mr. Winston outside of the vehicle and seriously injured. He was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Mr. Clark sustained possible injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. for evaluation. This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. As such, no additional details are available for release at this time. |
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| COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Lincoln | |
| Model | Town Car | |
| Year | 1995 | |
| Type | 4-Door Sedan | |
| Color | White | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Jonathon Tyler Winston |
| Age | 22 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| Passenger | Name | Jacob L. Clark |
| Age | 21 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Possible Injury | |
| 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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David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Identity of Motor Vehicle Theft Suspect | |||
| DATE: | September 18, 2019 | |||
| CASE #: | 19-021323 | |||
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| On September 11, 2019 at approximately 12:45 PM, a woman parked her blue 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4-door sedan in the parking lot of Advance Financial, located at 2357 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, and entered the business.
While inside, she observed a white male suspect enter her vehicle and drive away in it. In the vehicle when it was stolen was her purse, which contained her bank cards, her cell phone, her house keys, her TN driver license, and a significant quantity of prescription medications. The vehicle has since been recovered in Lebanon Tennessee by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was captured on surveillance video while visiting a neighboring business. An array of photos, taken from that footage has been included in this release. Anyone who recognizes him 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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| 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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The City of Kingsport is exploring a new way to communicate with citizens by launching a podcast. “From the City Desk,” hosted by City Manager Chris McCartt, premiers its first episode this Thursday, September 19.
“One of my priorities as Kingsport’s new city manager is figuring out the best way to keep citizens informed,” McCartt said. “The Communications Department and I decided a podcast could be a fun new way to make local government feel a little more personal.”
McCartt will join staff member Hannah Purdy each week to discuss the latest in city news: updates on current projects, recaps of Board of Mayor & Aldermen meetings and things you might not know about how the city works. Once a month, the show will take a closer look behind the scenes of local government to explore a specific topic more in-depth.
“When I was developing this project, I couldn’t find any city governments of our size doing anything like this,” cohost Purdy said. “Our hope is that ‘From the City Desk’ will make staying on top of city news interesting and easy for a lot of people.”
New weekly episodes will drop every Thursday, and deep dive-style episodes premier on the first Monday of the month. The first episode dropping on September 19 takes a look at the role of a city manager and what Chris McCartt’s goals are during his tenure as Kingsport’s city manager.
This podcast comes as part of McCartt’s larger strategy to stay in contact with citizens. He has also launched social media channels where citizens can follow him to stay up-to-date. Find McCartt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @KingsportCM.
You can subscribe to “From the City Desk” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts, or listen to episodes directly on the “Government” page of kingsporttn.gov. Click here to listen to the trailer and new episodes when they drop.
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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 Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile (Update) | ||
| DATE: | September 17, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-021671 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Update: Samantha Garcia has been located. She is now safe and is no longer considered a missing juvenile.
As previously released: On September 15, 2019, Samantha Michelle Garcia, was reported as a missing juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department. While foul play is not suspected, based on her minor age and other factors relayed to Officers, there is reason to be concerned for her overall safety and well-being. Samantha is a 14 year old Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 117 pounds, and was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt and black pants with ripped knees. An array of recent photos has been included in this release. Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight and 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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| MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION | |
| Name | Samantha Michelle Garcia |
| Age | 14 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/Hispanic |
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Weight |
5 feet 5 inches
117 pounds |
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Brown hair
Brown eyes |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Last known clothing | Purple Hooded Sweatshirt
Black Pants with Ripped Knees |
| 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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