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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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Kingsport Police Department

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
The truck went over the guardrail at a curve, flipped and burst into flames just outside the Kingsport city limits about a quarter mile north of the Lewis Lane intersection with Rocky Hill Lane. A witness who was a passenger in the pursuing vehicle told the Times News at least one of the suspects was female. He thought the second suspect may be female as well but he couldn't tell for sure.
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Kingsport Police Department

Stolen truck flips, bursts into flames with owner in pursuit

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: The truck went over the guardrail at a curve, flipped and burst into flames just outside the Kingsport city limits on Lewis Lane about a quarter mile north of the Rocky Hill Lane intersection.

Feb 8, 2019 at 10:06 PM
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Update: Elderly Kingsport man found safe in Hamblen County

The 90-year-old city resident was headed to Courtesy Chevrolet Wednesday afternoon, but he never arrived.

Feb 6, 2019 at 10:49 PM
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Suspect in Kingsport SUV theft developed by DNA test

City police are asking for the public’s help in locating Anthony J. Coffey, 28, whose last known address was 313 E. Sullivan St.

Feb 6, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Ronald Clifford Penland Jr.
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Kingsport Police Department

Blountville roofer accused of contractor fraud against Hawkins church

A Blountville roofer who allegedly took $3,100 from a Hawkins County church in 2017, and then didn't do the work or deliver the materials, was arrested Tuesday on charges of contractor fraud and theft over $1,000.

Feb 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM
The Walgreens robbery suspect.
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Armed robber hits West Stone Drive Walgreens

The suspect jumped over the counter, produced a firearm, and demanded a specific type of drug at gunpoint. 

Feb 2, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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Woman killed in I-81 crash at Colonial Heights exit

KINGSPORT — An Elizabethton woman is dead following a two-vehicle wreck on I-81 near Colonial Heights.

Dec 30, 2018 at 1:15 AM
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Kingsport man killed in Colonial Heights wreck

KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle collision in Colonial Heights that claimed the life of a city man Saturday afternoon.

Nov 10, 2018 at 11:32 PM
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Interstate 81 crash

Tractor trailer vs. bus crash tangles traffic on Interstate 81; no injuries reported

The 8 p.m. crash with an Averett University football team bus blocked northbound traffic starting at Interstate 81 mile marker 62, but authorities said the bus already had been evacuated, was empty at the time of the crash and no one was injured.

Oct 27, 2018 at 11:03 PM
People of all ages are invited to participate in the walk, which will be held Tuesday.
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drug abuse

Red Ribbon Week event to encourage drug prevention, awareness

Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of South Central Kingsport Community Development and New Vision Youth, is inviting local residents to a walk next week, which is designed to raise awareness of the drug problem in the region.

Oct 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
John and Nikki Franklin
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Kingsport Police Department

Houseguests allegedly stole $11,775 from Kingsport man's nightstand

The suspects were both arrested Saturday. The theft allegedly occurred on Dec. 26, 2017, however, while John and Nikki Franklin were staying in the apartment of the victim on Watterson Street, in the Kingsport section of Hawkins County.

Oct 9, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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