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                On January 11, 2019, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tina Funderberg, a 33 year old W/F, of 513 Campbell Cir, Chuckey TN, and charged her with Theft under $1000, Criminal Trespass and Identity theft.

The arrest stemmed from an incident in which Ms. Funderberg was apprehended by Wal-Mart Loss Prevention after concealing an item, valued at $7, in her purse and exiting the store without making any attempt to pay. She provided her sister-in-law’s driver’s license and name when identifying herself to Loss Prevention and police. The false identity she provided was banned from all Wal-Mart stores due to a lengthy history of shoplifting, and was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation. When she was made aware of the warrant, she admitted to lying about her identity and provided her real identity. She was found to also be banned from all Wal-Mart stores due to a lengthy history of shoplifting, however no outstanding warrants were found. 

                Ms. Funderberg was then arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $12,000 bond awaiting arraignment.

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On 1/13/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested James M Edwards (304 Central St. Johnson City, 25 years old.) The defendant is charged with aggravated Burglary, aggravated Assault, and joyriding.

The arrest is due to an incident which occurred on 1/13/2020 at 308 Central St. During the incident the defendant burglarized a neighbor’s home and took the keys to a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The defendant then drove the victim’s vehicle within Johnson City. After some time the defendant returned the vehicle to the victim’s home. A friend of the victim saw the defendant driving the vehicle and notified the victim. When the victim arrived home the defendant approached the victim and his friend. An argument then ensued outside the victim’s home. Shortly after the defendant retrieved two pistols from inside his residence and confronted the victim and his friend.    

The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a  $5,000.00 bond.   Arraignment is set for 1.30 p.m. on 01/14/20 in Washington County Sessions Court.

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On January 14, 2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested William Kaywood (1500 Bell Ridge Rd, 19 years old) and charged him with vandalism under $1,000, evading arrest, and aggravated assault.

Officers were dispatched to the area of State of Franklin//Watauga Ave in reference to a hit and run involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian. A Johnson City Police Officer located the motorcycle on Legion St a short time later. The officer followed the motorcycle to the intersection of Legion St//King Springs. The motorcycle was stopped in traffic and the officer approached the driver of the motorcycle. The officer attempted to remove the driver from the motorcycle, but the driver sped away. The officer was dragged by the motorcycle before it crashed. The driver of the motorcycle was then taken into custody and identified as William Kaywood.

Further investigation revealed there was not a crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian, but a road rage incident. The driver of the motorcycle was upset because a vehicle cut off his friends in traffic, who were also traveling on State of Franklin Rd. Kaywood hit the mirror of the other vehicle with his arm, causing damage to the vehicle.

William Kaywood was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held on a $31,000 bond. Kaywood is scheduled for arraignment in Washington County General Sessions Court on January 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Lieutenant Don Shepard

Johnson City Police Department

423.434.2858 / dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org

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On 1/12/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Vincent Sutton (3630 Hope St., Maryville, TN, 36 years old) and charged him with identity theft, use of a mobile device and failure to provide proof of insurance.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on 1/12/2020, officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle whose driver was illegally using a mobile device. Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle, Vincent Sutton, who used his brother’s identity to identify himself. Sutton also had multiple arrest warrants out of Blount County.

Sutton was placed under arrest and transported to Washington County Detention Center, where he was held on a $10,000 bond. He was arraigned at 1:30 p.m. on 1/13/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Lieutenant Don Shepard

Johnson City Police Department

423.434.2858 / dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org

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On Thursday, January 16, 2020, at approximately 2:00am, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Mr. Earl Thomas Mitchell Jr. (188 Leach Circle, Jonesborough, TN, 65 years old) on charges of Aggravated Assault. 

The arrest was the result of an incident that occurred on 08/01/2011 at 1211 W Market St where a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation causing serious bodily harm to the victim.  Mr. Mitchell was one of three suspects in the incident with two of the suspects being arrested shortly after the incident occurred.  Mr. Mitchell was never located to be served until this date. 

Mr. Mitchell was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is currently being held on a $100,000 bond with an arraignment set for 01/16/2020 at 1:30pm in the Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 01/18/2020 at 10:37 a.m., Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Jackie Maupin, 51 year old, 1903 Cherokee Rd, Johnson City TN. Mr. Maupin is charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault.

Officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening others with a gun. Upon investigation, it was determined that while Mr. Maupin was attempting to get unwanted guests out of the home he had threatened a roommate with a pistol, stating that he would shoot or pistol whip them if they wouldn’t leave, causing the victim to fear for his life.

 Mr. Maupin is being held in the Washington County Detention Center lieu of a $5,000 bond awaiting arraignment in Washington County General Sessions Court on Monday 01/20/2019 at 1:30 p.m.

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On 01/18/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Benjamin L. Hyatt (2819 Emory Ln. Johnson City, TN 37604, 37 years old) and charged him with one count each of Methamphetamine Possession, Simple Possession, Evading Arrest, Shoplifting under $1000, Criminal Trespassing, and Criminal Simulation.

The arrest is the result of an investigation for a report of a shoplifting occurring at 3111 Browns Mill Rd. Upon arrival officers made contact with the complainant who alleged that Mr. Hyatt shoplifted from the business before attempting to leave the premise. Mr. Hyatt was alleged to have stolen work boots and printer ink valued at about $99. Mr. Hyatt was detained at the front exit and knives were removed from his person. While being escorted to the loss prevention office Mr. Hyatt attempted to elude police by evading arrest on foot.  However Mr. Hyatt was apprehended within 20 feet of the front entry/exit doors. Once in the loss prevention office Mr. Hyatt was discovered to be in possession of Methamphetamine, other drugs, and counterfeit currency. Mr. Hyatt was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $23,000 Bond. His arraignment hearing is set for 01:30 p.m. on 01/21/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 01/21/20, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Johnny Scott Forbes (36 years old, General Delivery). Mr. Forbes was charged with theft over $10,000.

The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into a stolen vehicle from 2915 W Market St. It was found that on 1/10/20, Johnny Scott Forbes took a 2019 Dodge Ram from the parking lot of Walmart without the owner’s permission. The vehicle was observed later that day being operated by Mr. Forbes during a shoplifting incident.

On 01/21/20, the warrant was served on Johnny Scott Forbes at the Washington County Detention Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges. He is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond.  Mr. Forbes arraignment is set for 01/22/20 in Washington County Sessions Court.

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On 1/21/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher McMahon (196 E. Brad St., Greeneville, 29 years old) and charged him with aggravated assault.

On 1/20/2020, at 4:44 p.m., officers were flagged down by a victim who said he was assaulted by a white male subject, later identified as McMahon, armed with a knife behind 824 W. Walnut St. The victim said he had been in a verbal argument with McMahon which led to McMahon stabbing the victim in the face. McMahon fled the area on foot.

On 1/21/2020, McMahon was located at 1912 S. Roan St. after a brief investigation, and was placed under arrest. McMahon was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held on a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for at 1:30 p.m. on 01/22/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 01/21/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested April D. Britt (General Delivery, 34 years old) and charged her with two counts of identity theft, forgery, and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.

On 01/21/2020 at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded to 4717 Lake Park Dr., due to a female trying to obtain a fraudulent driver license by using someone else’s information. The female submitted a complete application to DMV employees using someone else’s identity.  Contact was made with the female who provided the false identify information to officers as well. She was later identified as April Britt and found to be in possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.   

Ms. Britt was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where she is being held on a $26,000 bond. Arraignment is set for Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 01/22/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Zachary Dellinger (149 E Highland Rd, Johnson City, 21 years old) and charged him with fugitive from justice.

On 1/22/2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to 195 Freckles Ct., Department of Corrections Probation and Parole, in reference a subject with active warrants. Contact was made with Zachary Dellinger who had an outstanding warrant for drug proceeds from Shawnee County, Kansas. The warrant was confirmed with full extradition in all 50 states.

Mr. Dellinger arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held until a bond hearing. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 01/22/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 1/22/20, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cody Shaw and charged him with Theft of Property Over $2500.

The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into a stolen trailer that occurred at 2007 Seminole Dr on 1/5/19.

Cody Shaw was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. An arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 1/23/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.    

Sergeant Matt Gryder

Johnson City Police Department

City of Johnson City, Tennessee

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On 01/21/20, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Frenando Anderson (38 yrs old, 609 Myrtle St. Kingsport) and charged him with numerous offenses in relation to two different incidents, both involving the same victim. 

On 10/27/19, Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 107 E. Maple St. #2.  The investigation revealed that Mr. Anderson physically assaulted the victim and held a knife to her throat.  He had fled the scene prior to the arrival of Officers.  A warrant was obtained for his arrest, charging him with Aggravated Assault.

On 12/19/19, Officers responded to 107 E. Maple St. #2 once again.  This time it is alleged that Mr. Anderson attempted to force his way inside against the wishes of the victim.  When she refused he attempted to make entry through a window and pointed a gun at her head before fleeing the area on foot. 

Mr. Anderson was apprehended without incident on 01/21/20. He is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of attempted Aggravated Burglary.  He is being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a total bond of $40,000 bond.  He was scheduled for Arraignment in General Sessions Court on 01/22/20 at 10:00 am.

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On 01/22/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Shamote L. Mims (515 W. Magnolia Ave.) 30 years old and charged him with aggravated assault – domestic related.

Officers had conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an unrelated traffic violation when a passenger stated she had just been a victim of an assault by her ex-boyfriend, who she identified as the defendant, Shamote Mims. The victim said that Mims had choked her to the point she could no longer breathe, and she had visible red marks around her neck. She was also complaining of back pain from the assault. Victim declined medical treatment at the scene of the stop, but did go to the hospital for an evaluation. She said that Mims should still be located at 515 Magnolia Ave. where the assault took place. Officers went to speak with Mims about the incident, and after an investigation, Mims was placed under arrest.

Mims was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. Arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. on 01/23/2020 in Washington County Sessions Court.

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On 1/23/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Todd Perkins (1804 Indian Ridge Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604) and charged him with Aggravated Assault (2 Counts), Reckless Endangerment, 

Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence, and Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Weapon.

On 1/23/20 officers responded to a Shooting that had just occurred at 3002 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee (Tulips American Grub and Pub). The victims reported that approximately 6 shots were fired at three victims, striking one in the right arm. The resulting investigation revealed that Todd Perkins was armed in the bar parking lot, drew his handgun, discharged his weapon while pointed at the victims, and appeared to be intoxicated at the time.

Todd Perkins was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault (2 Counts), Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence, and Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Weapon. Perkins is being held in lieu of a $72,000 bond with an arraignment scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on 1/24/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 1/23/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Orville Buford (36 years old, 206 W Chilhowie Ave, Johnson City, TN) and charged him with Aggravated Burglary and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun (2 Counts).

On 1/20/20 officers responded to a burglary at 115 Topside Cir, Apt #23, Johnson City, Tennessee. The victim reported that property had been stolen from the home including electronics and firearms. The resulting investigation revealed that Orville Buford forced entry into the apartment and ultimately stole property from the residence.

Orville Buford was served with the warrant for Aggravated Burglary and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun (2 Counts) at the Washington County Detention Center. Buford is being held in lieu of a $40,000 bond with an arraignment scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on 1/24/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 01/25/2020 at 4:34 pm., officers of the Johnson City Police Dept. responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Bristol Hwy. and Green Valley Dr.  Upon arrival, officers found that a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling northbound on Bristol Hwy. and went into the southbound lanes into the path of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade that was traveling south on Bristol Hwy.  The Cadillac Escalade struck the Chevrolet Camaro in the passenger side.  The Cadillac Escalade was driven by Johnny Yates, age 73, Johnson City, TN., and he was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.  The Chevrolet Camaro was driven by Ethan Morelock, age 23, Johnson City, TN., who was uninjured.  A passenger in the Chevrolet Camaro, Whitney Martin, age 23, Jonesborough, TN. was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital where she died of injuries sustained in the crash.   

The investigation is being conducted by the Johnson City Police Department Traffic Crash Reconstruction Team.

Captain Scott Jenkins

Watch Commander - Platoon 4

Johnson City Police Department

City of Johnson City, Tennessee

423.434.6125 / 423.434.6153 / www.johnsoncitytn.org