KPD e-Press Release: K.P.D. Vice Detectives Make Traffic Stop/Arrest Female on Felony Drug Charges

Approximately 12:50 AM

Kingsport, TN

Suspect Information

30 Years of Age

Kingsport, TN

2) Simple Possession of a Schedule IV Drug (Valium)

3) Introduction of Narcotics into a Penal Facility

General Narrative

On October 15, 2013 at approximately 12:50 AM, Kingsport Police Vice Detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Lynn Avenue at the intersection of Tip Top Avenue in Kingsport. The driver was identified as Bianca Rodriguez.

Based on the subsequent investigation, Detectives summoned K.P.D. K-9 Handler Billy Boyd and his partner, K-9 Macho, to the scene. Macho alerted on the vehicle for the presence of narcotics.

As a result of this K-9 alert, Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle. This search netted three rocks of Crack Cocaine on the driver’s side floorboard, and a yellow pill identified as Valium in the driver’s seat.

Ms. Rodriguez was arrested and transported to the Kingsport City Jail. Once there, a more thorough search revealed an additional rock of Crack Cocaine concealed on her person.

Her criminal charges include:

1) Possession of Over ½ Gram of Crack Cocaine for Resale

2) Simple Possession of a Schedule IV Drug (Valium)

3) Introduction of Narcotics into a Penal Facility

For additional information, please contact:

P.I.O. Thomas M. Patton

K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit

423-229-9433

ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov

K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit