SUBJECT: KPD Arrest Man For Posing As Missing Person
DATE: March 4th, 2024
CASE #: 24-000383
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On February 14th, 2024, Michael David Thompson was indicted by the Sullivan County Grand Jury for identity theft, theft under $1,000, illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit or debit card, and extortion based on evidence collected throughout the investigation of Layla Santanello’s disappearance.
Evidence collected suggests that Thompson posed as Layla and sent Cash App requests to several of her family members and friends after she was reported missing.
On March 4th, 2024, Kingsport Police Officers located and arrested Thompson for the warrants. Thompson was taken to the Sullivan County Jail where he was booked in for the charges. Thompson’s bond was set at $15,000.
There is no evidence to support that Thompson had any involvement in Santanello’s disappearance.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name: Michael Thompson
Age: 21
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Charges: Identity Theft, Theft Under $1,000, Illegal Possession Or Fraudulent Use Of Credit Or Debit Card, Extortion
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
