Vice Unit

The Vice Unit investigates crimes related to illegal drugs, gambling and prostitution.

The Vice Unit of the Kingsport Police Department placed 637 charges on 356 suspects in 2007 including charges of possession and possession for resale of Schedule I, II, III, IV, and VI drugs, obtaining narcotics by fraud, maintaining a dwelling where controlled substances are used or sold, possession of counterfeit controlled substances, manufacturing methamphetamine, TennCare fraud, forgery, aggravated assault, resisting arrest, criminal impersonation, various gun related crimes and alcohol related crimes. The Vice Unit seized drugs with an estimated street value of $518,419. A total amount of $102,632.75 in cash was seized. In addition, the unit seized a total of 52 vehicles with an estimated value of $225,500. Of the 637 charges, 82 (13%) were the result of fraudulent prescription investigations, down from 256 in 2006.

The vice unit contact number is 229-9434.

The Drug Task Force is a local cooperative effort among the KPD, the Bristol TN PD, the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department and the TBI in long term investigation of suspected drug suppliers.