An Investigation By The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation Has Resulted In A Former Kingsport Police Officer Admitting To Having Sex With A Prostitute. Ralph Cline Was A Lieutenant With The Police Department. Sullivan County District Attorney Barry Staubus Said His Office Received Information About A Police Officer Possibly Involved In A Sexual Misconduct Case. Cline, Who Resigned Last Week, Pleaded Guilty To Patronizing Prostitution. He’s Set To Appear In Court On February 2nd For A Judicial Diversion Hearing.