Police Blog Archives – Kingsport, TN

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

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

September 21, 2023

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

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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 1^st 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 14^th, 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 1^st 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

September 15, 2023

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 14^th, 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

September 14, 2023

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

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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:		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

September 11, 2023

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

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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 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

September 1, 2023

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

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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:		K.P.D. Now Accepting Applications for Upcoming Class of Citizen’s Police Academy
DATE:		August 28^th, 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 9^th, 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 1^st, 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: An introduction to KPD with a tour of the Justice Center. Collision and DUI investigations. Crime Scene Investigations The Bomb Squad The Police K-9 Patrol Operations (to include traffic stops and building searches) Use of Force SWAT ( Special Weapons and Tactics) The deadline to apply for the program will be Friday, September 22^nd, 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

August 28, 2023

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

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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 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

August 22, 2023

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 8^th, 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