The blotter is derived from recent central dispatch records and incident reports of area police agencies.
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
May 30
Police were called to a domestic disturbance on Simpson Road, learning the argument revolved around vacation plans. A male resident advised his wife had become irate when he stated he, "didn't want to be miserable on vacation," and consequently, "did not want to go anywhere with her." The woman then threw her husband's clothes into the garage, but no assault occurred. The man decided to stay at a family member's the rest of the evening.
June 1
Employees of a Bulls Gap bank reported a woman had attempted to make a withdrawal, but was refused because her name was not on the account. As she exited she reportedly kicked a door, breaking out a pane of glass.
June 4
A county woman claimed her husband became enraged when she refused to go buy him beer, prompting him to attack her with a choke and head butt. Police observed injuries consistent with her statements and arrested the man for assault. Twenty three pills and a plastic straw with powder residue were located in the man's pocket, prompting additional charges of possession of drugs and paraphernalia.
June 5
Police were called to the Quarryville Boat Dock where a woman reported being assaulted by her girlfriend. She stated the suspect stuck a finger in her eye, so she grabbed her around the throat with one hand and choked her, "until she let go of my eye." Police say both women had visible injuries of an altercation, each were arrested for domestic assault.
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
June 3
A county woman requested to speak with an officer due to her daughter, 14, dating a 24-year-old man.
June 4
A man with "no shirt and a cane" was allegedly hitting the side of a house on Wampler Road and making threats.
June 6
A caller from Vance Tank Road advised a male and female were on a mower in the roadway, and in danger of being struck by a vehicle.
Kingsport Police Department
May 31
A caller advised a pickup truck had been stolen from Sullivan Gardens Parkway. Four minutes later dispatch learned a wrecker service had towed the wrong vehicle.
A woman was reportedly trespassing at a residence on Poplar Street. It was noted that the suspect, "has a history of attacking other people" — including a recent incident in which she tried to stab someone with a fork.
June 2
Police were called to a residence on Cumberland Street and located a man "pouring blood" from his head. An investigation revealed he and his sister had began to argue after their TV was "knocked over." When the siblings' mother stepped in she was allegedly pushed — prompting the mother's boyfriend to retrieve a "pole." He then struck his girlfriend's son with the weapon, causing his head injuries and hospitalization. The suspect was arrested and charged with assault.
June 5
A "bomb threat" was found carved into a men's bathroom stall at McDonald's on East Stone Drive.
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