SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Missing Adult (Update: Found Safe)

DATE:  December 8th, 2023 

CASE #: 23-023943

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: Kingsport Detectives reviewed surveillance video from Five Below and discovered that Shawna had left the store of her own volition. Kingsport detectives asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to assist in trying to locate Shawna’s whereabouts. Together, detectives and agents were able to locate Shawna safe and she is no longer considered a missing person.

As previously released: On December 5^th, 2023, Shawna Lee was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by family members who were unsure of her whereabouts and concerned for her welfare. The family was told that she was last seen in the area of Five Below (2003 N. Eastman Rd.) She is known to frequent Minute Market (1108 E. Center Street).

Shawna is a 33-year-old white female with black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds.

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 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: Shawna Lee 

Age: 33 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Height/Weight: 5′ 8″/140

Hair/Eyes: Black/Brown

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Last Known Location: 2003 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN (Five Below)

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Missing Woman (Update: Found Safe)

DATE:  October 25th, 2023 

CASE #: 23-021475

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: Jessica Wagoner has been found safe and is no longer considered missing.

As previously released: On October 23^rd, 2023, Jessica Wagoner, was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a person she was staying with. Wagoner has a pre-existing medical condition and doesn’t have her medication with her. Jessica was last seen on October 20^th, 2023, getting in a green SUV around Bays View Court. Jessica is a 37-year-old white female, standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall. Her hair color is blonde, but it is believed she colored it dark.

Anyone who sees her or may know his current whereabouts is asked to promptly 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

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION

Name: Jessica Wagoner 

Age: 37 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Height: 5′ 4″ 

Hair/Eyes Blonde/Blue 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Last Known Location: Bays View Court, Kingsport, TN.

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Missing Woman

DATE:  October 25th, 2023 

CASE #: 23-021475

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On October 23^rd, 2023, Jessica Wagoner, was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a person she was staying with. Wagoner has a pre-existing medical condition and doesn’t have her medication with her. Jessica was last seen on October 20^th, 2023, getting in a green SUV around Bays View Court. Jessica is a 37-year-old white female, standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall. Her hair color is blonde, but it is believed she colored it dark.

Anyone who sees her or may know his current whereabouts is asked to promptly 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

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION

Name: Jessica Wagoner 

Age: 37 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Height: 5′ 4″ 

Hair/Eyes Blonde/Blue 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Last Known Location: Bays View Court, Kingsport, TN.

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

SUBJECT:  National Drug Take-Back Day

DATE:  October 19th, 2023 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On Saturday, October 28^th, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the Kingsport Police Department will be participating in a community drug take-back initiative. This initiative is sponsored by the United Way of Greater Kingsport, the Kingsport Police Department, and the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition. K.P.D. will be staffing three different drop-off locations in Kingsport. They include:

· Dobyns-Bennett High School (1 Tribe Way)

· Food City (300 Clinchfield Street)

· Food City (1205 North Eastman Road)

Between now and Saturday, October 28th, all area residents are encouraged to go through their medicine cabinets and inventory their medications. Now is the time to safely dispose of any leftover, expired, or otherwise unwanted medications. This community drug take-back event is open to the public and is a prime opportunity and the preferred method to safely dispose of any medications that are no longer needed.

The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors two National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days each year, in April and October. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days aim to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

While the DEA does recognize these two annual days, at the Kingsport Police Department, we like to think of every day as Drug Take-Back Day. K.P.D. has been participating in drug take-back initiatives since 2010 and installed a permanent drug collection box in the lobby of the Kingsport Justice Center, located at 200 Shelby Street in Downtown Kingsport, in 2012. Our box is accessible 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year. To date, K.P.D. has been able to safely incinerate over 20,000 pounds (10 tons) of leftover, unwanted, or expired medications.

The goals of this program are to keep drugs off the street, prevent overdoses and accidental poisonings, and avoid environmental contamination. Drugs that can be accepted include prescription, over the counter (OTC), vitamins, herbals, supplements, and veterinary medications. Items that are not accepted through this program include needles or sharps, biohazard materials, and illegal drugs.

For more information on the DEA’s National Take-Back Day initiative, please visit the following links:

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

https://takebackday.dea.gov/

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

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