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KPD e-News Release: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile (Update: Found Safe)

SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile (Update: Found Safe)

DATE:  February 11th, 2025 

CASE #: 25-001620

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: Synteesha Bellamy has been found safe and is no longer missing.  The Kingsport Police Department would like to thank the public for your assistance.

 

As previously released:

 

The Kingsport Police Department is searching for 15-year-old, Synteesha Bellamy. Synteesha is believed to have left voluntarily from an address on Myrtle Street. Synteesha is a black female, last seen wearing a black jacket. Synteesha has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a runaway Juvenile.

 

Anyone with information on Synteesha’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

 

RUNAWAY JUVENILE INFORMATION

Name  Synteesha Bellamy 

Age 15

Gender/Race Female/Black 

Hair/Eyes Black/Brown 

Residency Kingsport TN 

Possible Clothing Black Jacket 

Last Known Location Myrtle Street, Kingsport, TN

 

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Arnold

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9559, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonArnold@KingsportTN.gov

Reduce auto burglaries by sticking with your 9 p.m. Routine

Officers with the Kingsport Police Department would like to remind everyone of the following to help curb automobile break-ins.

Be sure to get into your “9 p.m. Routine” by doing the following every night:

 

  1. Make sure your driveway is well-lit
  2. Remove all valuables from your vehicles
  3. Lock your vehicle doors
  4. Secure your garage doors

By performing these four easy steps, you significantly improve your chances of not being a victim of auto burglary and vehicle theft. In many previous incidents, victims of these crimes were found to have left their vehicles unlocked, which can, in turn, provide the perfect opportunity for thieves.

As an additional reminder, we would like to ask that you not store your firearms in your vehicles when they are unoccupied, as thieves often look for these items.

 

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Arnold

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9559, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonArnold@KingsportTN.gov

KPD e-News Release: KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile

SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Runaway Juvenile 

DATE:  February 7th, 2025 

CASE #: 25-001620

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department is searching for 15-year-old, Synteesha Bellamy. Synteesha is believed to have left voluntarily from an address on Myrtle Street. Synteesha is a black female, last seen wearing a black jacket. Synteesha has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a runaway Juvenile.

 

Anyone with information on Synteesha’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

 

RUNAWAY JUVENILE INFORMATION

Name  Synteesha Bellamy 

Age 15

Gender/Race Female/Black 

Hair/Eyes Black/Brown 

Residency Kingsport TN 

Possible Clothing Black Jacket 

Last Known Location Myrtle Street, Kingsport, TN

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Officer Brandon Arnold

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9559, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonArnold@KingsportTN.gov

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

SUBJECT:  KPD Asking For Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

DATE:  January 31st, 2025 

CASE #: 25-000995

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department is searching for 14-year-old, Johnay Watson. Johnay is believed to have left voluntarily from her residence and is believed to be in the Kingsport area. Johnay is a black female, 5’2″ tall, weighs approximately 120 pounds. Johnay has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a runaway Juvenile.

 

Anyone with information on Johnay’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

 

RUNAWAY INFORMATION

Name:  Johnay Watson

Age: 14

Gender/Race: Female/Black 

Height/Weight: 5′ 2″/120lbs

Hair/Eyes: Black/Brown 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

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:  January 30th, 2025 

CASE #: 25-001226

GENERAL NARRATIVE

KPD is searching for 16 year old Cloe Romine.  Cloe is believed to have left voluntarily from her residence and is thought to be somewhere in the Kingsport area.  She is a white female, 5′ 7″ tall, weighs 165 pounds, blonde hair.  Cloe was last seen wearing black leggings, a blue hoodie with “Mitchell” written on it, and black and pink shoes.  Cloe has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a Runaway Juvenile. 

Anyone with information on Cloe’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    Cloe Jennifer Romine

Age  16

Gender/Race  Female/White

Height/Weight  5′ 7″, 165 pounds

Hair  Blonde

Residency Kingsport, TN

Other Description n/a

Possible Clothing black leggings, a blue hoodie with “Mitchell” written on it, black and pink shoes

Last Known Location Kingsport, TN

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 Accepting Applications for Upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy

SUBJECT:  KPD Accepting Applications for Upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy

DATE:  January 21st, 2025  

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department announces that applications are now being accepted for an upcoming class of the 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 Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.  Classes will then meet on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the month of March with the final class being on Monday March 24th.  Each class will run 2 to 2 ½ hours in duration.   A graduation ceremony will take place on Monday, March 31st, 2025.  

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 in law enforcement.  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 Wednesday, February 10th  2025.  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.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Investigating Shooting Deaths

SUBJECT: KPD Investigating Shooting Deaths

DATE:  January 2nd, 2025 

CASE #: 24-019560

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On December 28th, 2024, at approximately 8:36 am, Kingsport Police Officers responded to 3100 block of Tiffany Court in reference to a disturbance. Prior to officers arriving, a third party entered the residence and discovered a female and male unresponsive in the floor. Officers arrived shortly after and both were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. Both suffered from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. A firearm was located inside the residence and was collected as potential evidence. The female has been identified as Mikayla Sandusky (age: 25 of Oak Ridge, TN) and the male identified as Dillion Prater (age: 27 of Johnson City, TN).

 

Their bodies will be sent to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center of the E.T.S.U. James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City for an autopsy.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation. This is believed to have been an isolated incident.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation, and more details will be released as they become available.

 

VICTIM INFORMATION

Name:  Mikayla Sandusky

Age: 25 

Gender/Race: Female/White 

Residency: Oak Ridge, TN 

Injuries: Apparent gunshot wound.

VICTIM INFORMATION

Name: Dillion Prater

Age: 27

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Johnson City, TN 

Injuries: Apparent gunshot wound

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: Two Men Arrested Following Standoff

SUBJECT: Two Men Arrested Following Standoff

DATE:  December 28th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-019558

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On December 28thth, 2024, at approximately 7:05 am, Kingsport Police Officers were called to the 1300 block of Lawndale Circle in reference to a possible violation of a court order. Arriving officers learned that Jason Gibson (49 years of age) had violated a court order by returning to the home. Officers also discovered that Gibson had barricaded the main entry point to the home with 2×4 pieces of wood. The responding officers set up a perimeter and the KPD SWAT Team was activated.

 

At approximately 10:40 am, Jason Gibson exited the home and was placed in custody. KPD SWAT searched the residence following Gibson’s arrest for other individuals inside the home. During their search, KPD SWAT located Jason Robinson (42 years of age) hiding in the attic.

 

Jason Gibson and Jason Robinson were taken to the Kingsport City Jail for booking and processing. Gibson was charged with violation of order of protection. Robinson was charged with criminal trespassing and resisting stop/halt/frisk/arrest.

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name: Jason Gibson

Age: 49

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Charges: Violation Of Order Of Protection

 

 

SUSPECT INFORMATION

Name: Jason Robinson 

Age: 42 

Gender/Race: Male/White 

Residency: Kingsport, TN 

Charges: Criminal Trespass, Resisting Stop/Halt/Frisk/Arrest

 

 

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 Increases Impaired-Driving Enforcement During Holiday Season

SUBJECT: KPD Increases Impaired-Driving Enforcement During Holiday Season

DATE:  December 12th, 2024

GENERAL NARRATIVE

The Kingsport Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for the Booze It and Lose It campaign to increase impaired-driving enforcement from December 13, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The THSO’s statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization to reduce impaired-driving crashes nationwide during the holiday season.

 

The Kingsport Police Department will be placing more officers on the roadways during the holiday season to look for impaired motorists and to act as a deterrence to those who may consider driving while impaired.

 

Increased state and national messaging about the dangers of drunk driving, coupled with increased sobriety checkpoints and high visibility enforcement, aim to drastically reduce the number of drunk-driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities this year.

 

The consequences of a single DUI conviction for a first-time offender in the state of Tennessee may include costly fines, court costs, legal fees, jail time, mandatory drug and alcohol treatment, and/or the installation of an ignition interlock device in his/her vehicle.

 

The THSO provides grant funding to support Kingsport Police Department’s increased enforcement efforts during the Booze It and Lose It holiday campaign. For more information about the THSO, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org.

 

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: Six Kingsport Police Officers Recognized

SUBJECT: Six Kingsport Police Officers Recognized

DATE:  December 11th, 2024

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On December 10th, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognized the efforts of law enforcement agencies at the East Tennessee Law Enforcement Liaison Holiday Network Meeting and Awards in Carson Springs. Six Kingsport Police Officers were recognized at the event for their efforts promoting safety in the community.

 

Officers Emmaline Hulse and Riley Eaton-Dye received the Beyond the Stop Award.

 

Lt. Steve Summey received the Speed Enforcement Award.

 

Officer Bailey Malone received the Seatbelt Enforcement Award.

 

Cpl. Jacob Hutton received the Child Passenger Safety Award.

 

Sgt. Dustin Jackson received the Teen Driver Safety Award. 

 

The Kingsport Police Department would like to publicly congratulate these officers and thank them for their hard work in helping make Kingsport safer.

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

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

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov

 

 

 

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