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KPD e-News Release Longtime KPD volunteer recognized for service

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department joins with State Representative Charles (Bud) Hulsey in recognizing longtime KPD volunteer Valerie Ford for her years of dedicated service to the Police Department and her community.  Representative Hulsey, who is a retired Kingsport Police Lieutenant, honored Mrs. Ford with a Resolution in the Tennessee House of Representatives honoring her service to the State of Tennessee.  Mrs. Ford moved to Kingsport following her husband’s retirement.  She served in the United States Navy rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  Mrs. Ford became a volunteer with the Kingsport Police Department in 2000 where she contributed countless hours to the welfare of the department.  She provided many meals, served as a uniform seamstress, and assisted with the department’s accreditation process.  She later served her community as a reserve police officer.  She has previously received the Special Recognition award and the Volunteer of the Year award in 2004.  KPD extends a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Ford for her dedication to this agency, her country, and her local community. 

 

(attached photograph-Valerie Ford with Chief of Police Dale Phipps, Mayor Pat Shull, City Manager Chris McCartt, and State Representative Bud Hulsey). 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Lieutenant Justin McConnell

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749 

JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

 

 

KPD e-News Release Newly Certified KPD Officer receives Life Saving Award

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GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department is proud to present newly certified Officer Emmaline Hulse with the Life Saving Award.  Officer Hulse graduated from the Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Walters State Community College on 9/14/2023.  On the evening of 9/13/2023, Officer Hulse was dining at a local restaurant with other police cadets.  Another patron of the restaurant began to choke on food while the cadets were present.  Upon seeing the patron in distress, Officer Hulse immediately jumped into action and administered abdominal thrusts.  The patron’s airway was ultimately cleared of the food obstruction and further medical intervention was not necessary.  Officer Hulse’s quick action saved the life of this citizen.  Officer Hulse is one of four KPD graduates from the latest Walter’s State Police Academy class and is set to begin field training in the department’s Patrol Division. 

 

Officer Emmaline Hulse with Chief of Police Dale Phipps

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Lieutenant Justin McConnell

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749 

JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov

 

RE: KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Respond To Shooting in Lynn Garden Community (Update)

 

SUBJECT:  Kingsport Police Respond To Shooting in Lynn Garden Community (Update)

DATE:  September 14th, 2023 

CASE #: 23-018855

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: As a result of their investigation, detectives learned that Daniel Cano-Preciado suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the incident. He was taken to Holston Valley Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The suspect was identified as Michael Garcia. Garcia was arrested at the scene, and has been charged with 1st degree murder. He is being held at the Kingsport City Jail with no bond, pending arraignment. This investigation is still ongoing.

 

As previously released: On September 14th, 2023, at approximately 11:48 am, Kingsport Police responded to the area of Akers Avenue after a report of shots fired. A person was found on scene suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. That person was taken to a local hospital for treatment. One suspect was found on scene and was detained. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More details will be released at a later time.

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name  Michael Garcia

Age 30

Gender/Race Male/White 

Residency Kingsport TN 

Charges 1st Degree Murder

VICTIM INFORMATION

Name  Daniel Cano-Preciado 

Age 26 

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

 

 

 

 

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Respond To Shooting in Lynn Garden Community  

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SUBJECT:  Kingsport Police Respond To Shooting in Lynn Garden Community  

DATE:  September 14th, 2023 

CASE #: 23-018855

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 14th, 2023, at approximately 11:48 am, Kingsport Police responded to the area of Akers Avenue after a report of shots fired. A person was found on scene suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. That person was taken to a local hospital for treatment. One suspect was found on scene and was detained. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More details will be released at later time.

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

KPD e-News Release: Tire Store Vandal Charged With Aggravated Assault

 

Kingsport Police Department

 

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

 

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN  37660

 

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department

NEWS RELEASE

 

SUBJECT:

Tire Store Vandal Charged With Aggravated Assault

DATE:

September 11, 2023

CASE #:

23-018630

 

 

 

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am, Kingsport Officers responded to a disturbance at Firestone Complete Auto Care (401 W. Center Street). Officers located two injured males upon their arrival.

 

Through their investigation, Officers learned that Carroll Teboe was a customer at Firestone, and became upset. Teboe kicked the front glass door of Firestone, causing it to break. Teboe suffered cuts to his leg as a result of kicking the glass.

 

Teboe tried to leave the scene in his 2001 tan Toyota 4-Runner, but was stopped by a Firestone employee, Michael Stanley. Teboe was seated in the driver’s seat, and Stanley was standing at driver’s door which was open. Teboe accelerated the 4-Runner in reverse, which caught Stanley in the door and dragged him through the parking lot.

 

Stanley was taken to a local hospital for injuries to his head and back, and is in stable condition. Teboe was taken to a local hospital and was treated for the cuts to his leg, before being taken to the Kingsport City Jail for booking.

 

Teboe was charged with aggravated assault, vandalism, and disorderly conduct.

 

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name

Carroll Teboe

Age

35

Gender/Race

Male/White

Residency

Kingsport, TN

Charge(s)

Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Disorderly Conduct

 

VICTIM INFORMATION

Name

Michael Stanley

Age

45

Gender/Race

Male/White

 

SUSPECT VEHICLE INFORMATION

Make

Toyota

Model

4-Runner

Year

2001

Type

SUV

Color

Tan

 

 

RELEASED BY

Corporal Brandon G. Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

       BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

 

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile

 

Kingsport Police Department

 

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

 

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN  37660

 

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department

NEWS RELEASE

 

SUBJECT:

Kingsport Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile

DATE:

September 1, 2023

CASE #:

23-017848

 

 

 

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On the evening of August 30, 2023, Aadyn Henry was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as a runaway juvenile. Aadyn was reported to have left his residence voluntarily, but without permission from his guardian. Kingsport Detectives are asking the public for help in locating him.

 

Aadyn is a 14 year old white male. He is 5 feet tall and weighs approximately 195 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in the area of Barnett Drive, wearing a red t-shirt and jeans.

 

Anyone who has any information regarding his current whereabouts is asked to call the 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

 

 

 

RUNAWAY JUVENILE INFORMATION

Name

Aadyn Henry

Age

14

Gender/Race

Male/white

Height/

Weight

5 feet

195 pounds

Hair/Eyes

Brown hair

Blue eyes

Possible Clothing

Red t-shirt, blue jeans.

Last Known Location

Barnett Drive Kingsport, TN

 

 

 

RELEASED BY

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

       BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

 

 

KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Now Accepting Applications for Upcoming Class of Citizen’s Police Academy

 

Kingsport Police Department

 

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

 

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN  37660

 

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department

NEWS RELEASE

 

SUBJECT:

K.P.D. Now Accepting Applications for Upcoming Class of Citizen’s Police Academy

DATE:

August 28th, 2023

 

 

 

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department announces that applications are now being accepted for an upcoming class of the highly acclaimed Citizen’s Police Academy.  KPD’s Citizen’s Academy is open to individuals who are at least 18 years of age and either reside or work within the city limits of Kingsport.

 

The Academy is scheduled to begin on Monday October 9th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Classes will meet twice each week on Monday and Wednesday evenings for four consecutive weeks at 6:00 PM with the final class being held on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.  Each class will run 2 to 2 ½ hours in duration.

 

KPD emphasizes the Citizen’s Police Academy is not designed to prepare citizens to become actual police officers.  However, it will give them a chance to walk a few steps in an officer’s shoes and experience what it might be like to serve as a police officer.  The goal is for participants to gain a better understanding of the law enforcement field.  Citizen’s Academy classes include an interesting mixture of classroom presentations, demonstrations, and hands on activities. 

 

Topics include:

 

  1. An introduction to KPD with a tour of the Justice Center.
  2. Collision and DUI investigations.
  3. Crime Scene Investigations
  4. The Bomb Squad
  5. The Police K-9
  6. Patrol Operations (to include traffic stops and building searches)
  7. Use of Force
  8. SWAT ( Special Weapons and Tactics)

 

The deadline to apply for the program will be Friday, September 22nd, 2023.  Anyone interested in participating in the Citizen’s Academy needs to submit a new application even if one has been previously submitted in past years.  A background check will be conducted on applicants prior to final acceptance in the program. 

 

To download an application please visit https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/programs_for_citizens/.  Applications may also be obtained at the Record’s Division window.  You may return completed applications by mail or drop off to the Kingsport Police Dept. Attn Professional Standards Unit 200 Shelby St. Kingsport, TN 37660.  Completed applications may also be Faxed to (423) 343-9749 or scanned and emailed to Professional Standards Lieutenant Justin McConnell at JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov.  For questions regarding the Citizen’s Police Academy please contact a member of the KPD Professional Standards Unit at (423) 229-9300.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELEASED BY

Lieutenant Justin McConnell

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9499 (Desk), 423 343-9749 (Fax)

JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

 

 

 

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

 

Kingsport Police Department

 

Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

 

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN  37660

 

http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department

NEWS RELEASE

 

SUBJECT:

Kingsport Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

DATE:

August 22, 2023

 

 

 

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

In the ongoing effort to reduce the dangerous problem of Driving Under the Influence and resulting crashes, injuries, and deaths, the Kingsport Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, September 1, 2023. This Checkpoint will be held at an undisclosed time within the Lynn Garden Community, or the Fort Henry Drive corridor of Kingsport.

 

Beyond the risk of serious injury or death associated with impaired driving, being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can impact your life in many ways, including loss of current employment, prevention of future employment in certain jobs, higher insurance rates, serious financial setbacks, personal and family embarrassment, and incarceration.

 

The Kingsport Police Department continues to emphasize to citizens that Tennessee D.U.I. laws apply not just to drinking alcohol, but to ingesting any substance that impairs the driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, as well as prescription drugs, even if they are prescribed by a physician.

 

 

RELEASED BY

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: 423-741-7553

brandonJohnson@kingsportttn.gov

 

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200 Shelby Street

Kingsport, TN37660

www.kingsporttn.gov

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Woman.

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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

NEWS RELEASE

 

SUBJECT:

Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Woman

DATE:

August 17, 2023

CASE #:

23-016142

 

 

 

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On August 8th, 2023, Teresa “Tessa” Anderson was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member who was unsure of her whereabouts and concerned for her welfare.

 

Teresa is a 69-year-old white female adult with brown and gray hair, and blue eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs roughly 150 pounds. Teresa has a tattoo on her lower right forearm. Her photograph is included in this release.

 

Anyone who sees her, or may potentially know her 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 submmited 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

Teresa “Tessa” Anderson

Age

69 Years of age

Gender/Race

Female/White

Height/

Weight

5 feet 7 inches

150 pounds

Hair/Eyes

Brown/Gray hair

Blue eyes

Other Description

Tattoo on lower right forearm

Residency

Kingsport, TN

 

 

 

 

RELEASED BY

Corporal Brandon G. Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

       BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

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City of Kingsport, Tennessee