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Kingsport man in jail following standoff, shelter in place
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — A standoff Sunday night in Kingsport led police to alert residents to shelter in place. Police said 34-year-old Matthew Purkey is in jail facing charges of aggravated arson and felony possession of a firearm. Police said it started as a domestic disturbance on the 100 block...
KPD: Subject in custody after residents received call to shelter in place
Update: KPD said in a press release that a stand-off happened in the 100 block of Meadow Glade Lane in Colonial Heights after a domestic disturbance caused a woman and three juveniles to flee to a nearby church. Matthew Purkey, 34, of Kingsport, was charged with aggravated arson and felony possession of a firearm as […]
Bristol police prepared to ensure safety at In the Pines festival
BRISTOL, Va (WCYB) — Local law enforcement organizations have been working hard to create a safe environment for In the Pines. They tell News 5 that people should carefully review what's allowed on site before going to the entrance gate. Bristol Virginia Police Department Captain Maynard Ratcliff says he...
Kingsport PD reports rise in drivers failing to yield to emergency traffic
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport police leaders claim drivers are failing to move over for emergency traffic, and the trend is impacting response times. Corporal Brandon Johnson told News Channel 11 that no accidents have occurred yet, but the problem has led to several “close calls.” “We’re running lights and sirens, and vehicles are either […]
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