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On 04/12/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Michael Hill (242 Painter Rd., Fall Branch, TN., 31 years old) and charged him with hindering a secured creditor.

On 04/09/18, officers responded to The Cash Company located at 2212 N. Roan St. Suite 5 Johnson City, TN., in reference to a reported fraud. Michael Hill came into the business and took out a cash loan for $300.00. He used his Volkswagen Jetta to secure the loan with the business. Since the loan was taken out, on 05-31-17, only one payment was ever made. Michael Hill then traded the vehicle he used to secure the loan to a third party. The Cash Company was unable to recover the vehicle to repossess it due to Hill’s nonpayment.

On 04/12/18, Michael Hill was located and arrested for hindering a secured creditor. Hill was already in the Washington County Detention Center on unrelated charges. An additional $5000.00 was added to his bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 04/13/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court. 

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                On April  12, 2018, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Justin Smith, a 36 year old male,  of 433 Old Stage Rd, Johnson City, Tn. on a charge of Criminal Simulation. The arrest stems from an investigation regarding the passing of counterfeit money at the Roadrunner Market, 3894 Bristol Hwy. Johnson City, Tn.  Store employees reported that Mr. Smith had passed a counterfeit $100 bill in exchange for five $20 bills. Officers made contact with Mr. Smith as he was leaving the store and he was arrested without incident. He is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Washington County General Sessions Court on 4/13/2018 at 1:30pm to be arraigned.

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                On April 13, 2018, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cornelius Rollins Jr, (56 year old male of 907 Antioch Rd, #37), Malekka Bradley (36 year old female of 206 W Chilhowie Ave), and Therese Hale (59 year old female, 233 Woodlyn Rd) and charged all three with Aggravated Robbery.

                At 10:21 am, on April 13, 2018 Officers responded to Check Into Cash, 2244 N Roan St on a reported armed robbery. Employees stated a black male entered the business and demanded money. The suspect had his hand in his pocket and stated he had a gun. The suspect was able to flee the store with an amount of money. Video surveillance footage of the business and nearby businesses were viewed and a suspect vehicle was quickly determined. At approximately 4:30 pm, officers located the suspect vehicle parked behind a trailer at 233 Woodlyn Rd where suspects, Bradley and Hale were taken into custody. Hale was the owner of the vehicle and determined to be the driver at the time of the robbery. Bradley was determined to be a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the robbery. Hale stated to officers that they dropped the male suspect off at the Uhaul on N Roan St. Officers were able to determine that the male suspect, then identified as Rollins rented a Uhaul to move from an address on Unaka Ave to 907 Antioch Rd, # 37.  The rented UHaul truck and Rollins was then located at his new residence where he was taken into custody.

                All three suspects were transported to the Johnson City Police Department to be interviewed and were subsequently charged with Aggravated Robbery. The suspects will be transported to the Washington County Detention Center where they will be held in lieu of an unknown bond amount at this time, awaiting arraignment on April 16, 2018 in the Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 04/16/18 at 11:10 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Dept. arrested Frank R. Gillespie (125 Jay Props Rd. Limestone, TN, 60 years old) and charged him with Failure to Yield and Habitual Motor Offender.

At approximately 11:10 a.m., officers investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of W. Unaka Ave. and Jackson Ave. The investigation revealed that Mr. Gillespie was at fault for the crash for pulling out in front of another vehicle from a stop sign. Mr. Gillespie’s driving history was ran through the state database and it revealed his license is currently revoked for being declared a Habitual Motor Offender.

Mr. Gillespie was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $ 2,000 bond. His arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 04/17/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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     On 04/16/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 38-year-old James Henderson, 170 Dave Buck Rd. Apt. 53, and charged him with domestic aggravated assault and interference with a 911 call.

     The arrest occurred after officers responded to 2105 Lauderdale Dr. in reference to a domestic disturbance.  An investigation into the matter revealed Mr. Henderson and a juvenile had gotten into an argument.  During that argument, Mr. Henderson put the 15-year-old juvenile in a “choke hold,” and cut off the juvenile’s airway to the point he was unable to breath for a short time.  Another family member saw what was occurring and intervened.  The family member attempted to call 911 for law enforcement response, but the phone was taken by Mr. Henderson and another subject, which prevented the 911 call.  The family member was eventually able to obtain the phone and call police.

     Mr. Henderson was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is currently being held in lieu of a $26,000 bond.  The arraignment is set for 04/17/18, 1:30 pm, in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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     On 04/16/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 35 year old Ashley K. Shockley, 3612 Waters St., and charged her with identity theft, theft of property under $1,000, and shoplifting under $1,000.

     At approximately 7:23 p.m., officers responded to Wal-Mart, 3111 Browns Mill Rd in reference to a shoplifting.  Ms. Shockley was detained for shoplifting then identified herself as another person and provided that person’s Tennessee driver’s license to police.

     Ms. Shockley was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is currently being held in lieu of a $12,000 bond.  An arraignment is set for 04/17/18, 1:30 pm, in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 05/16/2018 Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Ronald Sams (307 W Watauga Ave., 57 years old) on a charge of Aggravated Arson.

At approximately 10:35 am, Officers responded along with the Johnson City Fire Department to a boarding house where Mr. Sams lived. Officers discovered that Mr. Sams had intentionally set the floor of his apartment on fire. Mr. Sams was sitting beside the flames and the entire house filled with smoke. The fire was discovered by a resident who lived across the hallway. 

Officers placed Mr. Sams under arrest and transported him to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $15000 bond. Arraignment is set for 04/17/2018 at 9:00 am in General Sessions Court.

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On 4/17/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Demetrius Bolden (42 years old, of Kingsport), and charged him being a fugitive from justice.

Mr. Bolden was arrested after the Johnson City Police Department received information from authorities in Mitchell County, North Carolina, that Bolden was wanted for a homicide that occurred in their jurisdiction and may be in the Johnson City or Kingsport area.

Investigators located and traffic stopped Mr. Bolden and took him into custody without incident.

Bolden was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on 4/18/18 at 9:00 a.m.

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On 4/13/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department served Malekka Bradley (36 years old, of Johnson City) with a Grand Jury Presentment charging her with three counts of selling crack cocaine, after she was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery from an unrelated incident.

The presentment was the result of an investigation in which Ms. Bradley sold crack cocaine to an individual working on behalf of law enforcement on three different occasions.

Bradley was served with the presentment at the Washington County Detention Center, and is scheduled to appear in Washington County Criminal Court to answer to the charges on July 31^st, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

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On 4/20/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Flint Green (51 years old, of Johnson City), and charged him with four counts of selling Schedule II drugs, maintaining a dwelling where narcotics are kept or sold, and violation of the drug free school zone law.

The arrest stems from an investigation that began in January 2018. During the investigation, Mr. Green sold quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine to an individual working on behalf of law enforcement on four different occasions. On February 9, 2018, investigators  executed a search warrant at Mr. Green’s residence, however, he was not at home. Mr. Green was later arrested by the Kingsport Police Department on unrelated charges.

On 4/20/18, Mr. Green was taken into custody by Johnson City police officers after being released from the Sullivan County Jail. He was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is currently being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on 4/23/18 at 9:00 a.m.

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SUBJECT:   Felony Drug Possession – Williams                   DATE:  4/22/2018              TIME:  4:35 a.m.

PREPARED BY:   Officer Alex Garrison                     APPROVED BY:   Captain Scott Jenkins 

On 4/22/2018, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cassie N. Williams (205 Patton Ridge Dr., Jonesborough, TN; 20 years old) and charged her with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine for resale, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a dangerous felony, and a headlight law violation. 

At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with driving without headlights on.  During the stop, it was discovered that Williams, who had an active Failure to Appear warrant out of Washington County, had a history of drug charges, and was armed with a handgun.   A Washington County K9 unit responded to the scene, where the K9 alerted on the vehicle.  Methamphetamine, along with a large amount of cash and drug paraphernalia, was located in the vehicle.  

Williams was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she was held on a $21,000 bond.  Arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. on 4/23/2018 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

On 04/19/2018, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cornelius Rollins Jr, 56 years old, 907 Antioch Rd # 37, and charged him with Aggravated Robbery from two separate incidents. 

Rollins was previously arrested on 4/13/2018 for armed robbery of Check into Cash.   Earlier that morning at approximately 0350, officers responded to a robbery of two individuals at 106 South Commerce Street in front of Mid City Grill.   As two patrons were outside they were approached by a male suspect fitting Rollins description who demanded their car keys and other items.  The suspect fled on foot taking money and other property belonging to the victims.  Following additional interviews of the victims from the Mid City Grill robbery, Rollins was determined to be a suspect in that robbery and was charged on 04/19/2018.

Last year, on 10/13/2017, at 530 am, officers responded to the Roadrunner gas station at 2607 South Roan Street on a reported robbery of the business. An employee stated a male suspect entered the store with an object that she believed to be a gun and committed the robbery. The suspect was wearing a ski mask over his face at the time and fled on foot with stolen money from the business. Investigators recovered the ski mask on Arbor Drive, not far from the scene of the robbery.   That mask, along with other evidence, was sent off to the TBI lab for DNA analysis. On 04/19/2018, the analysis report was completed from the TBI.  DNA from the ski mask was matched to Cornelius Rollins Jr.  Rollins was then charged with Aggravated Robbery on 04/19/2018.

Rollins has a $50,000 bond on each Aggravated Robbery warrant and is in the Washington County Detention Center.

On 04/17/2018 Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher Brown, 33 years old, of 528 Pine Lane, Johnson City and charged him with Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Motor Vehicle over $1000, Possession of a prohibited weapon, Driving on a Revoked License and possession of stolen property under $1000.

The arrest stems from an investigation into a reported robbery that occurred the day prior on 04/16/2017 on Huffine Rd. The victim reported Brown knocked on his door and when he opened the door, Brown forced his way into the home with three other unidentified suspects. The group stole the victim’s car keys and cell phone and left in the victim’s vehicle.

A short time later, officers responded to Tri-Cities Wholesale Tobacco on S Roan St and discovered Brown and other suspects had entered the store and Brown stole merchandise. The suspect vehicle description given to officers matched that of the stolen vehicle taken in the robbery.

On 04/17/2018, an Investigator spotted the stolen vehicle on W Market St and a traffic stop was conducted on the car on N Barton St. Brown was taken into custody in the stolen vehicle. The victim’s stolen cell phone was located in the vehicle and a sawed off shotgun was also located in the vehicle. Brown was transported to Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $58,000 bond. His arraignment was 04/18/2018 in the Washington County General Sessions Court.

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     On 04/23/2018, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tamara M. Baird, 38 yr old, 100 N. Roan St., Johnson City, and charged her with Aggravated Assault and Resisting Arrest. The arrest occurred after officers were dispatched to the Baymont Inn located at 2606 N. Roan St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. Ms. Baird had thrown a knife at her boyfriend during an argument and resisted Officers while being placed into custody.

     Ms. Baird was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center.  An arraignment is scheduled for 04/24/2018 at 1:30pm in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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     On 04/23/2018, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tamara M. Baird, 38 year old, 100 N. Roan St., Johnson City, and charged her with Aggravated Assault and Resisting Arrest. The arrest occurred after officers were dispatched to the Baymont Inn located at 2606 N. Roan St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. Ms. Baird had thrown a knife at her boyfriend during an argument and resisted Officers while being placed into custody.

     Ms. Baird was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center.  An arraignment is scheduled for 04/24/2018 at 1:30pm in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 04/24/18, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested a juvenile at Liberty Bell  Intermediate School.  At approximately 10:15 a.m., officers were notified that a juvenile was in possession of a knife at school.  After an investigation, the juvenile was arrested and issued a citation for Carrying Weapons On School Property. The citation was issued in lieu of custody and the juvenile was released to the parents.  There were no injuries to any student or staff.

  The juvenile is scheduled to appear into Johnson City Juvenile Court on 06/08/18 at 9:00 a.m.

                On 04/24/2018, Officers responded to 114 W Poplar St in reference to a death investigation. Two victims were found by a family member inside the residence at approximately 8:10 am. Both victims suffered gunshot wounds. The victims have been identified as Mildred A Roark, 60 years of age and Sam Roark, 64 years of age. The victims are husband and wife and both lived in the residence. Both victims were taken to James H Quillen Forensics Center where autopsies will be conducted. The evidence was processed for several hours by investigators of the Johnson City Police Department. The investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and more information will be released when available.

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On April 26^th 2018 at 12:17 pm, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested, Calvin Darrell Honeycutt 2^nd, 32 years old, 424 S Broadway St and charged him with altering, falsifying or forging auto titles or assignment of plates, possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful drug paraphernalia.

The arrest stems from Officers investigating a vehicle parked on a city street with an altered temporary registration. After discovering a warrant for Mr. Honeycutt 2^nd he was taken into custody and a search of the vehicle discovered paraphernalia and a small amount methamphetamine.

Mr. Honeycutt 2^nd is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond, with an arraignment set for April 27^th 2018 at 10:30 am

SUBJECT: False Reporting Arrest                     DATE: 04/22/2018                      TIME: 11:34 AM

PREPARED BY: Officer Brandon Cutshall                                APPROVED BY: Sgt. Jeff Wilson

On 04/22/2018, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cassie D Brady (2458 Mint Hill Rd. 22 YOA) and charged her with False Reporting.

On 04/05/2018, Ms. Brady was questioned in reference to a suspect’s identity involved in a theft of motor vehicle parts at her apartment complex. The suspect was observed on camera entering Ms. Brady’s apartment after the theft occurred. Ms. Brady provided a name for the suspect on that date. On 04/21/2018, an arrest was made at her residence and the suspect from the theft was properly identified.  After further investigation, it was determined that Ms. Brady provided false information and identification during the initial investigation to hinder the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

Ms. Brady was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 04/23/2018 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Jeff Wilson

Sergeant Platoon 3

Johnson City Police Dept.

601 E. Main St.

Johnson City TN. 37601

Desk Phone (423) 434-2609

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On 04/26/2018, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Jerome D Rhea (2826 Emory Ln, TN. 45 years old).  Jerome D. Rhea was charged with one count of Evade Arrest (Felony), one count of Driving on Revoked License (6^th Offense), one count of Speeding (Radar), and one count of Financial Responsibility.

On 04/26/2018 at 1937 hours, an Officer observed a blue Lincoln Town Car traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on E. Watauga Ave. The Officer verified the vehicle’s speed by radar and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle continued to travel on E. Myrtle Ave. and after finally catching up with the vehicle that was trying to elude me, it eventually stopped in a parking lot adjacent to E. Myrtle Ave. and Center St.  The driver, who was later identified as Mr. Rhea, was taken into custody without incident.

Police arrested Mr. Rhea and he was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where his bond was set at $11,000 and an arraignment was set for 04/27/2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Jeff Wilson

Sergeant Platoon 3

Johnson City Police Dept.

601 E. Main St.

Johnson City TN. 37601