SUBJECT: Stand-off on Rock Springs Road leads to Arrest
DATE: September 19th, 2025
CASE #: 25-013391
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Patrol Officers with the Kingsport Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Rock Springs Road at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19th, 2025, about a man armed with a gun who was making threats to others. The man was identified as a twenty-seven-year-old (27) named Steven Gott. Mr. Gott refused to comply with lawful orders to surrender himself to officers on scene. The Kingsport Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was activated and arrested Mr. Gott. Mr. Gott was charged with one (1) count of Aggravated Domestic Assault and one (1) count of Aggravated Assault; Mr. Gott is currently being held in the Kingsport City Jail.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name Steven Gott
Gender/Race Male/White
Age 27
Charges Aggravated Domestic Assault x1, Aggravated Assault x1
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Arnold
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 343-9866, Fax (423) 343-9749
