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KPD e-News Release: KPD Asking Public For Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

SUBJECT:  KPD Asking Public For Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

DATE:  October 10th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-016059

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On October 10th, 2024, at approximately 11:30 am, Aiden Cradic was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as an endangered runaway juvenile by his father. Aiden is believed to have left in his 2013 white Chevrolet Silverado, Tennessee License (BRD 9158). It is unknown when Aiden left or what he was wearing. The last time his father spoke with Aiden was around 9:15 am on October 10th, 2024.

 

Aiden is 17 years old, stands approximately 6 feet tall, and weighs approximately 215 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

 

Anyone with information on Aiden’s current 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 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: Aiden Cradic

Age: 17

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Height/Weight: 6’0″/215lbs 

Hair/Eyes: Brown/Blue 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Last Known Location: Unknown

MISSING VEHICLE INFORMATION

Make: Chevrolet 

Model: Silverado 

Year: 2013 

Type: Pickup 

Color: White 

License #: BRD 9158

Other Info: “Big Steppa” sticker on back

 

 

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

www.kingsporttn.gov

 

KPD e-News Release Child Exchange Safe Space Relocated

SUBJECT:  Child Exchange Safe Space Relocated

DATE:  October 2nd, 2024  

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Construction is set to begin on the Justice Center Expansion this month.  The construction project is expected to last into 2026.  As a result of this project, the parking lot between the Kingsport Justice Center and the Old City Hall building will be closed.  The Child Exchange Safe Space will no longer be located at this location.  A new Safe Space has been established on the lower level of the parking garage located at 215 Shelby St. The spaces are clearly marked with green stripes and a sign designating the Safe Space parking.  As in the past, this area is under 24-hour surveillance.  There is a 15-minute parking time limit on these spaces and they are reserved specifically for child custody exchanges.    

 

 

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: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile (Update: Still Missing)

SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile (Update: Still Missing)

DATE:  October 1st, 2024 

CASE #: 24-013127

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: The Kingsport Police Department is asking the community for help in locating Brianna Weems. As of October 1st, 2024, she is still missing. If anyone has information on Brianna’s current whereabouts, please call Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111 or the Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 229-9429.

 

As previously released:

On September 1st, 2024, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brianna Weems (16 years of age) was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as a runaway juvenile. Weems left Link House (433 New Beason Well Road) on her own accord on September 1st. She was last seen in the area of New Beason Well Road, wearing white t-shirt and black shorts. Brianna has blonde hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses.

Anyone with information on Brianna’s current 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 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: Brianna Weems 

Age: 16

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Hair/Eyes: Blonde/Brown 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Other Description: Corrective lenses 

Possible Clothing: White t-shirt and black shorts

Last Known Location: New Beason Well Road

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: KPD Searching For Two Runaway Juveniles

SUBJECT: KPD Searching For Two Runaway Juveniles

DATE:  September 30th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-013871

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 14th, 2024, at approximately 6:40 pm, Maggie Miczek (17 years of age) and Alexis Shears (15 years of age) were reported as runaway juveniles from the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Playground. They were last seen walking toward Magnolia Avenue.

 

Maggie Miczek is a white female with brown hair, stands approximately 5’3″ tall, and weighs approximately 175lbs. She was last seen wearing a dark gray Under Armour Hoodie and dark Under Armour leggings. Maggie has a cross tattoo on her left forearm and a heart tattoo on her left shoulder.

 

Alexis Shears is a white female with brown hair and blue eyes. She stands approximately 5’2″ and weighs 149lbs. She was last seen wearing black spandex shorts, a black shirt, and “glittery” Crocs. Alexis has a red half butterfly tattoo on her right forearm, the words “Cry Baby” on her left forearm, a circle tattoo on the back of her left shoulder, and two crosses on her right ankle.

 

Anyone with information on Alexis or Maggie’s current 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 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:  Maggie Miczek 

Age: 17

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Height/Weight: 5′ 3″/175lbs 

Hair/Eyes: Brown 

Other Description: Cross tattoo on her left forearm, and a heart tattoo on her left shoulder.

Possible Clothing: Dark gray Under Armour hooded sweatshirt and dark Under Armour leggings.

Last Known Location: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School playground

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION

Name: Alexis Shears 

Age: 15 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Height/Weight: 5′ 2″/149lbs 

Hair/Eyes: Brown/Blue  

Other Description: Red half butterfly tattoo on her right forearm, “Cry Baby” on her left forearm, circle tattoo on the back of her left shoulder, and two crosses on her right ankle.

Possible Clothing: Black spandex shorts, a black shirt, and “glittery” Crocs

Last Known Location: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School playground

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 KPD Responds to Crash on Riverport Rd. Vehicles Temporarily Left in River

SUBJECT:  KPD Responds to Crash on Riverport Rd. Vehicles Temporarily Left in River 

DATE:  September 28th, 2024

CASE #: WC2400063

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 28th, 2024 at approximately 2:15 PM the Kingsport Police Department responded to a vehicle crash on Riverport Rd. near Wilcox Dr.  The subsequent investigation revealed that a White Toyota Pickup truck struck a Gray Ford Ecosport on Riverport Rd.   Both vehicles went off the roadway and entered the river.  All occupants were able to exit the vehicles and reach safety.  Due to the high water levels, the vehicles were not recovered and may be visible to passing motorists.  They were left in the river until the recovery can be accomplished safely. 

KPD wishes to remind motorists to use caution when traveling as the recent weather events have created hazardous conditions throughout the region to include flooded roadways, downed trees, and downed power lines.  Drive slowly, avoid areas with standing water, and obey any road detour signage. 

 

 

 

 

 

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: KPD Asking For Assistance In Locating Runaway Juvenile

SUBJECT:  KPD Asking For Assistance In Locating Runaway Juvenile

DATE:  September 27th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-015353

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 26th, 2024, at approximately 9:10 am, Alyssa Swoager was reported as a runaway juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department by her mother. She was last seen at her residence on Deland Drive at approximately 11:00 pm, on September 25th, 2024. Alyssa is an Asian female who stands approximately 4’11” tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Alyssa’s current 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 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: Alyssa Swoager

Age: 17

Gender/Race: Female/Asian

Height/Weight: 4′ 11″/ 105lbs.

Hair/Eyes: Brown/Brown 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Possible Clothing: Unknown

Last Known Location: Deland Drive

 

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: KPD Charges Juvenile For Threats Against Dobyns-Bennett High School

SUBJECT: KPD Charges Juvenile For Threats Against Dobyns-Bennett High School 

DATE:  September 25th, 2024

CASE #: 23-015054

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) was made aware of threats against Dobyns-Bennett High School on the social media platform, TikTok. The threat stated that they would “shoot up DB”. The KPD increased officer presence at Dobyns-Bennett and began to investigate the threat. KPD Officers and Detectives used various investigative tools to track down the creator of the threat and learned that it was an 11-year-old juvenile. A petition was filed against the juvenile for one felony count of false reporting.

 

The Kingsport Police Department and the Kingsport City Schools would like to stress, that we take any and all threats, especially those regarding violence in our schools, extremely seriously, and we have, and will continue to work together to expeditiously take all necessary steps and use all legal means at our disposal to ensure student safety.

 

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: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile

SUBJECT: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile

DATE:  September 4th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-013127

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On September 1st, 2024, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brianna Weems (16 years of age) was reported to the Kingsport Police Department as a runaway juvenile. Weems left Link House (433 New Beason Well Road) on her own accord on September 1st. She was last seen in the area of New Beason Well Road, wearing white t-shirt and black shorts. Brianna has blonde hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses.

 

Anyone with information on Brianna’s current 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 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: Brianna Weems 

Age: 16

Gender/Race Female/White 

Hair/Eyes Blonde/Brown 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Other Description: Corrective lenses 

Possible Clothing: White t-shirt and black shorts

Last Known Location: New Beason Well Road

 

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: Church Hill Man Arrested For Multiple Felony Charges

SUBJECT: Church Hill Man Arrested For Multiple Felony Charges

DATE:  August 26th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-012329

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On August 19th, 2024, at approximately 12:25 am, Kingsport Police were notified of a carjacking that occurred in the area of E. Sevier Street. The victim stated that an unknown male was entering her driver’s seat as she returned to her 2008 silver Honda Accord. The male showed the victim a pistol that was in his waistband and ordered her in the car. The victim got in her car with the unknown male driving. The male drove her to East Lawn Cemetery and ordered her out of the car. The victim stated that she was not injured in the encounter and that the male never pointed the pistol at her.

 

Kingsport Detectives quickly identified Dystin Johnson as a suspect in the carjacking.

 

On August 21st, 2024, Officers located and recovered the stolen 2008 Honda Accord.

 

On August 25th, 2024, Kingsport Police Officers observed a white Kia Sedona in the area of Park Street that Dystin Johnson was known to drive. Officers observed Johnson exit the Kia Sedona and enter 1833 Park Street. While officers were attempting to set up a perimeter around the residence, Johnson fled from the residence on foot to Johnny Brusco’s Pizza. Johnson entered Johnny Brusco’s and stole the keys to an employee’s 2016 Hyundai Sonata and took the car. Officers pursued Johnson in the 2016 Hyundai Sonata before losing sight of him in the area of N. Eastman Road.

 

Surrounding agencies were notified to look for Johnson and the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Later that day, Johnson City Police Department located the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and arrested Johnson.

 

Dystin Johnson is currently being held in the Washington County Jail for charges related to the pursuit.

 

Johnson is wanted by the Kingsport Police Department for carjacking, aggravated kidnapping, resisting arrest, evading arrest, burglary, motor vehicle theft x2,

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name: Dystin Johnson

Age: 22

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Church Hill, TN 

Charges: Multiple

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 KPD Receives Awards at 2024 THSO Conference

SUBJECT:   KPD Receives Awards at 2024 THSO Conference.

DATE:  August 20th, 2024  

 

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department was the recipient of two awards at the Tennessee Highway Safety Office 36th Annual Tennessee Lifesavers Conference, 20th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge.  Agencies and individuals were recognized for excelling in child passenger safety, drug recognition, teen driver safety, traffic enforcement, and more. Every year, the THSO hosts this event to empower highway safety professionals and reward extraordinary efforts made to reduce traffic fatalities statewide.

 KPD placed 3rd in the 101 to 200 sworn officer departments in the Law Enforcement Challenge category and was the regional winner for East Tennessee. This year, 62 Law Enforcement Challenge applications were submitted: 13 from the West region, 18 from Middle region, 15 from East region, and 16 from the Cumberland region. Award winners were determined based on the highest accumulation of points in each category. Points were accumulated based on THSO-grant funded activities to increase traffic safety in local communities.

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security advocating for traffic safety. The THSO works in tandem with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to implement statewide programs addressing occupant protection, impaired driving, speed enforcement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and crash data collection and analysis. Programs administered by the THSO are 100 percent federally funded. The THSO’s mission is to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate these programs. To learn more, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org.

Pictured Cpl. Matt McGuire with THSO Director Buddy Lewis.

 

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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