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KPD seeks help identifying credit card fraud suspects

The Kingsport Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a couple accused of using a stolen credit card to make purchases at the West Stone Drive Walmart in October. 

Dec 12, 2019 at 8:14 PM
Traffic was backed up on Lynn garden Drive near the Highway 11-W intersection as a result of a two vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. in front of the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
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T-bone wreck snarls traffic in front of Lynn Garden Walmart

UPDATE: As of 6:30 p.m. the crash scene was cleared.

Dec 6, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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Update: Suspect identified in shots fired incident

The suspect in this morning’s report of shots fired has been identified and taken to an area medical facility for a mental status evaluation, according to the Kingsport Police Department.

Updated Dec 6, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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Suspect in I-26 wrong-way DUI crash charged with vehicular homicide

According to a press release filed by the Kingsport Police Department, Zachary D. Hunt, 23, of Unicoi, had a blood alcohol in excess of 0.20, or more than twice the legal limit, at the time of the crash.

Dec 4, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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Jeffry Caldwell

KPD captures man sought in connection with 'suspicious' death

Kingsport Police captured Jeffry Chase Caldwell after responding to a shoplifting call at a local grocery store. 

Nov 21, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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Drug Related Death Task Force

Overdose death leads to murder charge

“It sends a clear and present message to those out there peddling death. To those out there peddling drugs, this message is very clear: you’re going to be held accountable for your actions.” — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch.

Nov 19, 2019 at 9:00 PM
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belt usage came in at 89.6% during 2018, while seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017. Of the 37,133 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, 47% were not wearing seat belts.
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You better buckle your seat belt Wednesday

In addition to a seat belt checkpoint, the Kingsport Area Safety Council has erected signs at local Hardee’s restaurants, reminding motorists to buckle up as they leave the parking lot.

Nov 19, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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Mark Vance Memorial Award

KPD detective named 2019 recipient of Mark Vance Memorial Award

The honor is named for a police officer who was killed in November 2004 while responding to a domestic violence call in Bristol.

Updated Oct 19, 2019 at 3:02 PM
City and community leaders gathered at the Kingsport Chamber on Thursday for a meeting of the Kingsport Homeless Ministry.
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Leaders discuss ways to address homeless issue in Kingsport

Some leaders outlined future plans to address the issue, while others discussed steps that have already been taken.

Sep 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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Motorist seriously hurt in head-on crash near Rock Springs

KINGSPORT — A Johnson City woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning when her vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling the wrong way on Interstate 26.

Sep 1, 2019 at 5:44 PM
Joseph C. Dick, 60, of Kingsport faces vehicular homicide and six other charges following a Friday night hit-and-run after which 70-year-old Rocky Mount, Va., woman Brenda L. Tyree died.
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UPDATED: Suspect arrested, charged in pedestrian hit-and-run death in Colonial Heights

Rather than stop to render aid, police allege suspect Joseph C. Dick fled the scene of the crash to the parking lot of a nearby business where he stopped to inspect the damage to his vehicle, which was captured on a security camera.

Jun 15, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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Memorial collision leaves motorcyclists in critical condition 

KINGSPORT — A Kingsport couple were critically injured when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a vehicle Friday afternoon.

Jun 14, 2019 at 8:26 PM
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Shooting reported at MeadowView; one hospitalized, suspect sought

At least one victim was taken for medical treatment, and police blocked access to the area as events continued in the hotel and convention center.

Jun 8, 2019 at 10:41 PM

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Kingsport police honor fallen heroes

The Fraternal Order of Police Burgess-Mills Lodge No. 11 held a Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Kingsport Justice Center Monday afternoon. More than 50 people, many of whom are law enforcement officers, attended the service, at Kingsport’s

May 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, shown here talking to law enforcement leaders, noted Congress hasn't done its job to secure the southern border.
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

What does law enforcement worry about?

KINGSPORT — New officer recruitment and increasing gang activity were among the top concerns expressed to U.S. Rep. Phil Roe during a law enforcement roundtable discussion on Monday.

Apr 16, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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