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A section of Industry Drive will be closed next week for a contractor to perform sanitary sewer rehab work for the City of Kingsport.
The section of Industry Drive to be closed will be the northbound lane from just past Wheatly Street to Brickyard Park Drive. The closure will begin January 8 and continue through January 13.
Morgan Contracting, Inc. will be the contractor performing this work. The work is part of Kingsport’s Phase 1 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project of 2022. The construction zones will be marked by signs and directed by automated flagger devices (when required). Motorists are asked to use caution in this area during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Gilmer with the City of Kingsport Engineering Division at 229-9475 or pamelagilmer@kingsporttn.gov. Thanks for your cooperation during this improvement process.
SUBJECT: Harrison Ave. shooting/Weber City VA pursuit incident
DATE: January 4th, 2023
CASE #: 23-025221, 23-025230
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On 12/29/2023 around 8:35 PM, the Kingsport Police Dept. responded to a report of an SUV attempting to strike a pedestrian and possible shots being fired on Harrison Ave. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male victim who advised his girlfriend, identified as Mary Bombailey( 36 year old female), had shot at him with a handgun outside the residence. He suffered a minor injury from the gunshot. Bombailey had left the scene. Moments later, Kingsport Officers located her vehicle traveling on Harrison Ave. near Bell Ridge Rd. A traffic stop was attempted. Bombailey refused to stop. Given the circumstances of this incident, officers pursued Bombailey into Weber City, VA where her vehicle came to a stop in the roadway near Price Less Foods in Weber City. The vehicle began to roll across the median into the oncoming traffic lane and ultimately into the parking lot of Burgers R Us. A Kingsport Officer used a patrol vehicle to physically stop Bombailey’s vehicle. Officers went to secure Bombailey and found her to be slumped over. She was removed from the vehicle and found to have what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted but unsuccessful. The Weber City Police Dept., Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and the Virginia State Police responded to the scene. A handgun was located in Bombailey’s vehicle. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is leading the death investigation in Virginia. Ms. Bombailey’s body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke, VA with autopsy results pending. At this time, no additional criminal charges are expected against any other party in the incident that initially occurred on Harrison Ave. in Kingsport.
As previously released.
On 12/29/2023 around 8:30 PM Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to an address on Harrison Ave. on the report of a vehicle that had possibly struck a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject that had been involved in an altercation. Investigation determined that the other female party was in a vehicle and had just left the scene. Further investigation revealed the female was armed and had shot at the male. He suffered a superficial wound. Officers located the suspect vehicle near Bell Ridge Rd. and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop. Given the circumstances, officers pursued the vehicle into Weber City, Virginia at which point it came to a stop in front of Price Less Foods (Weber City). Officers secured the vehicle and located the female driver deceased inside. The Weber City Police Dept., Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and the Virginia State Police responded to the scene. This incident remains an open and active investigation by the Kingsport Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. No names are being released pending notification of next of kin. To protect the integrity of the investigation, which is still in its early stages, no further details will be released at this time.
SUBJECT INFORMATION
Name Mary Bombailey
Age 36
Gender/Race Female/White
Residency Harrison Ave., Kingsport
Charges none due to subject death
RELEASING OFFICER
Lieutenant Justin McConnell
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749
JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a section of the John B. Dennis Highway (State Route 93) will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday (January 5) to 4 a.m. Monday (January 8 ).
The section of the John B. Dennis Highway to be closed runs from Moreland Drive to Lincoln Street and the closure is necessary to allow the state contractor to perform repairs at the bridge over the South Fork of the Holston River.
Signage will be in place to direct motorists around the work zone via State Route 126 (Wilcox Drive/Fort Henry Drive/Memorial Boulevard). Motorists are advised to expect delays and use caution while traveling in this area as workers will be present on the highway.
This work schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!” by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.
SUBJECT: KPD Searching For Missing Male (Update: Found Safe)
DATE: January 3rd, 2024
CASE #: 23-025034
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: Jeremy Young has been located safe and is no longer considered missing.
As previously released: On December 26, 2023, Jeremy Young was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a friend. The friend last spoke with Young on October 18th, 2023, and hadn’t been able to reach him since.
Young is a 47-year-old white male who stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. Young has brown hair and hazel-colored eyes and has a tribal style tattoo on his left arm.
Anyone who sees him, or may potentially know his current location, 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 provide 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name: Jeremy Young
Age: 47
Gender/Race: Male/White
Height/Weight: 5′ 8″/ 165 lbs.
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Hazel
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Other Description: Tribal tattoo on left arm
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
SUBJECT: KPD Seeking Assistance In Identifying Unresponsive Male (Update)
DATE: January 3rd, 2023
CASE #: 23-024510
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: David Bailie succumbed to the injuries he sustained on December 15th, 2023. This is an open and active investigation and further details will be released at the appropriate time.
As previously released: Kingsport detectives were able to identify the unresponsive male subject as David Bailie. Detectives are still investigating the cause of Mr. Bailie’s injuries.
As previously released: In the late evening of December 15th, 2023, Kingsport Police Officers responded to the 1600 block of E Street in reference to a check welfare of a male lying in a ditch. Officers located an unresponsive white male estimated to be between the ages of 50-years-old and 60-years-old. The male had significant head trauma and the cause of the injuries is currently being investigated by the Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. Officers could not locate any identifying documents on the male subject.
The male was wearing blue jean pants, a blue long-sleeved shirt, a black down vest, and white tennis shoes. The male is estimated to weigh approximately 250 to 275 pounds and is approximately 6 feet tall. He has medium length blondish white hair.
The Kingsport Police Department is asking anyone with information as to the male’s identity or information about last known whereabouts to call the Criminal Investigation 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
VICTIM INFORMATION
Name: David Bailie
Age: 62
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Injuries: Deceased
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Professional Standards Unit
Kingsport Police Department
P: 423-229-9339
C: 423-534-1390
brandonJohnson@kingsportttn.gov
200 Shelby Street
Kingsport, TN37660
SUBJECT: KPD Searching For Missing Male
DATE: January 3rd, 2024
CASE #: 23-025034
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On December 26, 2023, Jeremy Young was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a friend. The friend last spoke with Young on October 18th, 2023, and hadn’t been able to reach him since.
Young is a 47-year-old white male who stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. Young has brown hair and hazel-colored eyes and has a tribal style tattoo on his left arm.
Anyone who sees him, or may potentially know his current location, 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 provide 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name: Jeremy Young
Age: 47
Gender/Race: Male/White
Height/Weight: 5′ 8″/ 165 lbs.
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Hazel
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Other Description: Tribal tattoo on left arm
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RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
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Kingsport’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a fun-filled evening of fort building – both physically and electronically – at the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex.
The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on January 19 and children of all ages can attend. Admission is any canned goods. There will be two types of fort building during the event.
- Fortnight Tournament: Children ages 12 & under will compete in a Fortnite tournament on the XBOX Series X and Playstation 5 systems. Feel free to bring your Nintendo Switch as well.
- Build-a-Fort Night: Have fun building your own fort using cardboard boxes.
Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many people will be showing up.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3RkzqRW. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “Fortnite” in the search bar.