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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | ||||
| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Two Convicted Sex Offenders who have Absconded from Supervision | |||
| DATE: | December 13, 2022 | |||
| CASE #: | 21-004832 (King)
22-024217 (Walsh) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | ||||
| The Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is attempting to locate two convicted sex offenders who have absconded from supervision and are currently wanted on active arrest warrants for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry.
Rowena H. King is a registered violent sex offender based upon a 1990 conviction for aggravated rape and sexual assault. As a violent sex offender, she is required to report quarterly to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where she resides; however, she has not reported since 2018. She was last known to reside in Kingsport; however, her address on file is no longer valid. As such, she is classified as an absconder, and a warrant has been obtained for her arrest, charging her with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. Robert John Walsh is a registered violent sex offender based upon a 2004 conviction for sexual assault. As a violent sex offender, he is required to report quarterly to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where he resides; however, he has not reported since February 2022. He was last known to reside in Kingsport; however, his address on file is no longer valid. As such, he is classified as an absconder, and a warrant has been obtained for his arrest, charging him with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. Their photographs and physical descriptions have been included with this release. Anyone who sees either of these two individuals, or may potentially know where either of them can be located, 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 For additional information on these and other registered sex offenders, please visit the TBI Sex Offender Registry website at https://sor.tbi.tn.gov/ or the Kingsport Sex Offender Community Notification System website at https://KingsportSexOffenderCNS.com. |
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| WANTED/ABSCONDED SEX OFFENDER #1 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Rowena H. King |
| Age | 56 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/Black |
| Height/
Weight |
4 feet 9 inches
140 pounds |
| Hair/Eyes | Black hair
Brown eyes |
| Residency | Unknown |
| Charge(s) | Convicted Offenses: Aggravated Rape and Sexual Assault (1990)
New Charge: Violation of the Sex Offender Registry |
| WANTED/ABSCONDED SEX OFFENDER #2 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Robert John Walsh |
| Age | 38 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Height/
Weight |
5 feet 5 inches
214 pounds |
| Hair/Eyes | Brown hair
Hazel eyes |
| Residency | Unknown |
| Charge(s) | Convicted Offense: Sexual Assault (2004)
New Charge: Violation of the Sex Offender Registry |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Due to the popularity of last year’s event, Allandale Mansion is bringing back and expanding its Holiday Tea event for the 2022 Christmas season.
This year, the event will be held on two days – December 20 and December 21 – from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and advance registration is required. The event is recommended for ages 10 and under and guests are encouraged to wear their best holiday outfit.
During the event, guests will enjoy a catered snack from Food City, a glass of fruit “tea,” beautiful Christmas decorations with photo opportunities, time to make an ornament to take home and even a dance in the parlor.
An adult must remain with the child during the event. There is no ticket charge for the accompanying adult, but they will not receive a snack nor do a craft.
To register visit www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link. Then enter “Holiday Tea” in the search bar.
For more information about Allandale Mansion visit www.allandalemansion.com
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