Media-Report-01-19-2026-08_46.pdf
SUBJECT: Silver Alert Issued for Missing Endangered Adult (UPDATE: FOUND SAFE)
DATE: January 17th, 2026
CASE #: 26-000782
GENERAL NARRATIVE
UPDATE:
George Wood has been located and is safe. The Silver Alert has been cancelled.
AS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:
The Kingsport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly man by the name of George Wood. George is an eighty-two (82) year old white male who is 5’7″ tall and weighs approximately 133 lbs. George has grey hair and brown eyes. George was last seen wearing a checkered multi-colored shirt, brown or black slacks, and black shoes. George was last seen on January 16th, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM. George may be driving a silver 2016 Toyota Corolla with the following Tennessee license plate: BFV4296. George’s vehicle was last seen in Cleveland, Tennessee, on January 16th, 2026, at 9:00 PM. George has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. If you have seen George or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111 (Option #3), the Criminal Investigation Division at (423) 229-9429, or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Alternatively, if an individual who can 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name: George Wood
Age: 82
Gender/Race: Male/White
Heught/Weight: 5’07″/133lbs
Hair/Eyes: Gray/Brown
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Possible Clothing: Checkered multi-colored shirt, brown or black slacks, and black shoes
Last Known Location: Gables Place, Kingsport, TN
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
SUBJECT: Silver Alert Issued for Missing Endangered Adult
DATE: January 17th, 2026
CASE #: 26-000782
GENERAL NARRATIVE
The Kingsport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly man by the name of George Wood. George is an eighty-two (82) year old white male who is 5’7″ tall and weighs approximately 133 lbs. George has grey hair and brown eyes. George was last seen wearing a checkered multi-colored shirt, brown or black slacks, and black shoes. George was last seen on January 16th, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM. George may be driving a silver 2016 Toyota Corolla with the following Tennessee license plate: BFV4296. George’s vehicle was last seen in Cleveland, Tennessee, on January 16th, 2026, at 9:00 PM. George has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. If you have seen George or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111 (Option #3), the Criminal Investigation Division at (423) 229-9429, or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Alternatively, if an individual who can 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
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name: George Wood
Age: 82
Gender/Race: Male/White
Heught/Weight: 5’07″/133lbs
Hair/Eyes: Gray/Brown
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Possible Clothing: Checkered multi-colored shirt, brown or black slacks, and black shoes
Last Known Location: Gables Place, Kingsport, TN
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
SUBJECT: KPD Searching for Runaway Juvenile (UPDATE: FOUND SAFE)
DATE: January 14th, 2026
CASE #: 26-000418
GENERAL NARRATIVE
UPDATE:
Leah Salyer was located and found safe. The Kingsport Police Department extends its thanks to the public for their assistance in locating her.
AS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:
The Kingsport Police Department is searching for 14-year-old Leah Salyer. Leah is believed to have left voluntarily from an address on Fairview Ave. Leah is a white female approximately 5’06” in height and 240 lbs in weight. Leah has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a runaway Juvenile.
Anyone with information on Leah’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111 or the Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 229-9429.
Alternatively, if an individual who can provide information to this or any 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 Leah Salyer
Age 14
Gender/Race Female/White
Hair/Eyes Red/Blue
Residency Kingsport, TN
Last Known Location Fairview Ave, Kingsport, TN
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Spring Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues.
Registration will take place from January 12 through February 12 for the following leagues – T-Ball (5-6), Coach Pitch Baseball (7-8), Machine Pitch Rookie Baseball (9-10), Junior Baseball (11-12), Coach Pitch Softball (7-9) and Junior Softball (10-12).
Children must be of age as of August 15, 2025. The registration fee is $30 per player (excluding the price of a jersey and hat). Participants must live inside the Kingsport city limits, attend Kingsport City Schools and/or own Kingsport city property to be eligible to participate.
All games will be played at Brickyard Park, Domtar Park and Miracle Park.
You can register at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street) or by going to the following website https://bit.ly/4aNfBhy. 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 “baseball” in the search bar.
For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.