SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Respond to School Lockdown
DATE: November 12th, 2025
CASE: #25-015795
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On Monday, November 10th, 2025, at approximately 12:30 hours, Dobyns-Bennett High School (DBHS) was placed on lockdown due to concerns that an adult male was attempting to force entry through the school’s front doors. School Resource Officers at DBHS requested additional backup units, and multiple officers began responding. The male did not gain access to the school but was in the parking lot yelling and cursing. The male was given several verbal commands to stop, but he refused to comply. The male was arrested, identified as eighteen-year-old Juelz Shepard, and charged with one (1) count of Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Shepard was then transported to the Kingsport City Jail.
There were no firearms recovered, and this was not an active shooter situation.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name: Juelz Shepard
Age: 18
Gender/Race: Male/Black
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Brown
Residency: Memorial Court, Kingsport
Charges: Disorderly Conduct (One count)
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
