Think March is too early to start looking for your ideal summer job? Think again! The Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting a two Summer Job Fairs on March 16 and 27.
Visit the Legion Room at the KAC between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on either day to learn about opportunities for work as a certified lifeguard, in the concessions stand, at the front desk and more. AccuForce representatives will be on site to process applications, and KAC staff will conduct same-day interviews.
The KAC offers competitive pay and a fun, flexible working environment with plenty of room to grow. If you like spending your summer by the pool, why not get paid for it? Bring your enthusiasm to the Summer Job Fair, and get ready to work with the KAC team this summer!
For more information about employment opportunities, how to earn your lifeguard certification and more, visit swimkingsport.com or call 423-343-9758.
Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Detectives Searching for Two Missing Juveniles Possibly in the Company of a Wanted Fugitive | ||
DATE: | March 4, 2020 | ||
CASE #: | 19-022877 (Wanted Fugitive)
20-004475 (Missing Juveniles) |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On the evening of February 22, 2020 two 16 year old girls, Krysten M. Atkins and Stephanie D. Ingram, were reported as missing juveniles to the Kingsport Police Department. They were last seen walking in the 400 block of New Beason Well Road in Kingsport.
While foul play is not suspected in their initial disappearance, during the course of the investigation, Detectives have received credible information to lead them to believe that at least one of these girls may be in the company of a known fugitive, Roberto M. Horton (33 years of age), who is currently wanted by K.P.D. and other surrounding agencies on multiple charges to include at least one felony offense. Anyone who sees any of these three individuals, or who may know their 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 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 For further information on Roberto M. Horton’s charges, please see the previously issued news release linked below: |
MISSING JUVENILE #1 INFORMATION | |
Name | Krysten M. Atkins |
Age | 16 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Female/White |
Height/
Weight |
5 feet 4 inches
164 pounds |
Hair/Eyes | Blonde Hair
Blue Eyes |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Last Known Sighting | 400 Block of New Beason Well Road
Kingsport, TN |
MISSING JUVENILE #2 INFORMATION | |
Name | Stephanie D. Ingram |
Age | 16 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Female/White |
Height/
Weight |
5 feet 7 inches
162 pounds |
Hair/Eyes | Red/Auburn Hair
Green Eyes |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Last Known Sighting | 400 Block of New Beason Well Road
Kingsport, TN |
WANTED FUGITIVE INFORMATION | |
Name | Roberto M. Horton |
Age | Date of Birth 5/4/1986
33 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/Black |
Height/
Weight |
5 feet 11 inches
200 pounds |
Hair/
Eyes |
Black Hair
Brown Eyes |
Possible/Last Known Addresses | 532 Bays View Road
Kingsport, TN Or 1013 Dorothy Street Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | K.P.D. Charges:
1) Felony Evading Arrest 2) Driving on Suspended License Additional Outstanding Warrants with Other Area Agencies 1) Domestic Assault 2) Failure to Pay Child Support 3) Failure to Appear (2 counts) |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Attempting to Identify “Porch Pirate” (Update) | ||
DATE: | March 4, 2020 | ||
CASE #: | 19-029151 (Theft Under $1,000)
20-005350 (Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia) |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
Update: On December 13, 2019 the Kingsport Police Department issued an official news release requesting public assistance in identifying a “Porch Pirate” captured on home video surveillance footage in the act of stealing two packages from the front porch of a Kingsport residence.
Thanks in large part to numerous citizen tips, Detectives with the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division were able to positively identify this suspect as Crystal Dee Line. On January 6, 2020, a warrant was subsequently obtained for her arrest, charging her with Theft Under $1,000. On the evening of March 3, 2020, K.P.D. Patrol Officers located Ms. Line during a routine traffic stop and placed her under arrest on the outstanding warrant. At the time of her arrest, she was found to be in possession of a glass pipe coated with reside indicative of illicit drug use, netting the additional charge of Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia. Ms. Line was transported to the Kingsport City Jail, where she remains confined in lieu of a $1,500 bond. As previously released: On December 11, 2019 at approximately 4:00 PM, an adult white female suspect was caught on home video surveillance footage in the act of brazenly stealing two packages from the front porch of a residence on Packing House Road in Kingsport. When the suspect arrived at the residence, she was a passenger in what appeared to be a burgundy Ford Taurus 4-door sedan. She first knocked on the door, but when nobody answered, she took the packages and fled the scene. Photos taken from that footage have been included in this release, while a clip of the actual video has also been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the link below: Anyone who recognizes her 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 This particular crime typically increases in frequency during the holiday season, and those individuals who commit it are commonly referred to as “Porch Pirates.” The best way to prevent it is to avoid leaving unattended packages outside your residence, especially for extended periods of time. Also, consider installing home video surveillance cameras that monitor the drop off location, and prominently display signs announcing their presence as a deterring effect. While cameras are not guaranteed to prevent this crime from happening, they greatly increase the chances of identifying the culprit. If you will not be home at the time your package is scheduled to be delivered, consider having it shipped to a different and more secure location, such as your place of work or the residence of a trusted friend or family member who will be home at the time of delivery. Other options include shopping locally rather than online when possible, having the package held by the delivery service for you to pick up at their distribution center at your convenience, or utilizing other secure delivery services such as Amazon Locker. |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Crystal Dee Line |
Age | Date of Birth 8/24/1976
43 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Female/White |
Residency | Homeless
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Theft of Property Under $1,000
2) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia |
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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Calling all dinosaur lovers and star enthusiasts! Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium has two new planetarium shows this spring that explore the planet’s reptiles of old and the stars in the sky above us. Plus, “SunWatch” and “StarWatch” are back to get you discovering the Sun and stars for yourself.
“Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?” is the planetarium’s main feature for March through August. Did a space rock six miles wide really slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Explore these impacts and cosmic collisions across the Solar System in this dynamic show produced by the Milwaukee Public Museum. The show includes footage from the first iridium layer found in Gubbio, Italy.
The alternate show for March and April is “Discover the Stars.” On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars. When we look up at the night sky, we can see that stars vary in brightness and have many different colors. The program reveals what is similar to all stars and what makes them unique. In “Discover the Stars,” we explore the many facets of a star’s life.
Beginning on March 7, “Discover the Stars” will play Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. “Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?” premiers March 14 and will play Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. and weekends at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Both shows last approximately 40 minutes and feature a tour of the current night sky.
For those that prefer a more hands-on experience, Bays Mountain Park’s free outdoor observing sessions return this spring. “SunWatch” and “StarWatch” are great opportunities to learn about stars both near to and far from our planet.
Witness the Sun in close detail at “SunWatch” every clear Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the dam, March through October. A member of the planetarium staff or the Bays Mountain Astronomy club will help guests look safely through a telescope at the Sun. Keep an eye out for dark patches—those may be Sunspots larger than the Earth!
On Saturday evenings in March and April, the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club hosts “StarWatch.” This free program gives guests the chance to observe the night sky in all its splendor from the top of the mountain. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, an alternate activity will be held in the planetarium theater. “StarWatch” dates for this spring are March 7 at 7 p.m.; March 14, 21 & 28 at 8 p.m.; and every Saturday in April as well as May 2 at 8:30 p.m.
All observing sessions are free, though Park entrance fees apply. Planetarium tickets are $5 per person. Children ages five and younger receive free admission with a paying adult, and Park Association members also receive free admission. For more information on Bays Mountain’s planetarium shows or group ticket costs, please visit baysmountain.com or call (423) 229-9447.
Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Vice Detectives Requesting Citizen Tips in Locating Two Wanted Fugitives (Update #2) | ||
DATE: | March 3, 2020 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
Update #2: Both wanted individuals, Marina Michelle Horton and Lawrence Wycliff Long, are now in custody.
As previously released: Update: Lawrence Wycliff Long is now in custody; however, as of the time of issuance of this news release update, Marina Michelle Horton remains wanted and at large. Anyone who sees her, or may know her current whereabouts, is asked to contact the K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit at 423-229-9367 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 As previously released: On February 19, 2020 Detectives with the Kingsport Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit presented the facts of an extensive ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illegal narcotics to a Sullivan County Grand Jury which returned true bills of indictment on two suspects. Marina Michelle Horton and Lawrence Wycliff Long have each been charged with 1) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess 26 Grams or More of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery within 1,000 Feet of a City Park and 2) Sale or Delivery of Less than ½ Gram of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a City Park. As of the time of issuance of this news release, both individuals remain wanted and at large. Anyone who sees either suspect, or may know their current whereabouts, is asked to contact the K.P.D. Vice and Narcotics Unit at 423-229-9367 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 |
WANTED SUSPECT #1 INFORMATION | |
Name | Marina Michelle Horton |
Age | Date of Birth 7/21/1976
43 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Female/Black |
Residency | 737 Boone Street
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess 26 Grams or More of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery within 1,000 Feet of a City Park
2) Sale or Delivery of Less than ½ Gram of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a City Park |
WANTED SUSPECT #2 INFORMATION | |
Name | Lawrence Wycliff Long |
Age | Date of Birth 11/30/1962
57 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 1640 Highland Street, Apartment #1
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess 26 Grams or More of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery within 1,000 Feet of a City Park
2) Sale or Delivery of Less than ½ Gram of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a City Park |
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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