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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Convicted Felon Wanted for Felony Aggravated Animal Cruelty and Felony Theft of Firearms | ||
| DATE: | March 5, 2020 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-022017
20-005304 20-005491 |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| As a result of an extensive ongoing investigation, Kingsport Police Detectives have determined that on two separate occasions in late 2019, Troy D. Collins bit and seriously injured two different cats belonging to his ex-girlfriend. The first of these acts of cruelty occurred at her residence, while the latter occurred at a local pet store which his ex-girlfriend owns.
Based upon the clear and compelling evidence that Mr. Collins intentionally tortured the two cats in a depraved and sadistic manner, Detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest, charging him with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (a Class E felony). On another occasion, Mr. Collins is believed to have also stolen two handguns (over $1,800 value) from a gun safe at the residence of his ex-girlfriend. Detectives have subsequently taken out a separate warrant for his arrest, charging him with Theft over $1,000 (a Class D felony). Mr. Collins is a convicted felon, who has shown violent tendencies, and is believed to be in possession of two firearms. As such, he should be considered armed and dangerous. He is currently in-between residences in Kingsport, TN and somewhere in Florida, but he is believed to still be in this area. His photograph is included in this release. Anyone who sees him, or who may know his current whereabouts, is asked to 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 |
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| WANTED SUSPECT INFORMATION/ARMED AND DANGEROUS | |
| Name | Troy D. Collins |
| Age | Date of Birth 11/2/1974
45 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
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Weight |
6 feet 2 inches
225 pounds |
| Residency | In-Between Residences
Kingsport, TN or Somewhere in Florida |
| Charge(s) | 1) Aggravated Animal Cruelty (2 counts) Class E Felony
2) Theft Over $1,000 (Class D Felony) |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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