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On 08/16/16 the Johnson City Police Department arrested Michael Fletcher (46 yrs old, 1526 Pactolas Rd) and charged him with Possession of Stolen Property over $1,000.  The arrest is the result of an investigation into the theft of a tow dolly that was stolen from 912 W Market St. on 05/15/16.  Mr. Fletcher is being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $10,000 bond.  He is scheduled for Arraignment in General Sessions Court on 08/17/16 at 1:30 pm.

SUBJECT: Felony Narcotics Arrest                             DATE: 8/18/2016                               TIME: 8:30 p.m.

PREPARED BY: Inv. Jeff LeGault                                APPROVED BY: Sgt. Eric Dougherty

On 8/18/16, investigators of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher Savage (age 39) residing at 1307 Spring St. While serving an arrest warrant for the sell of Schedule II narcotics (Methamphetamine), Violation of a Drug- Free School Zone and Maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance or distributing. Mr. Savage was additionally charged with Simple possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) and unlawful narcotics paraphernalia.

Mr. Savage was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $32,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 8/19/16 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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                On 8/14/16 at approximately 9:14 P.M. officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to 1011 Antioch Rd investigating a vandalism.  Once on scene officers were approached by 21 year old Aaron Davenport a resident of the address.  Davenport was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun tucked into his waistband, methamphetamine, marijuana and other prescription pills.  He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon during offense, unlawful drug paraphernalia, simple possession, possession of methamphetamine and manufacture deliver or sell of a controlled substance. He is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $32,000 dollar bond.  He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on 8/15/16 at 1:30P.M.

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On 08/18/16, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher Jordan Antone (107 W. Chilhowie Ave., Johnson City TN., 27 years old), charging him aggravated assault.

On 8/18/16, a traffic stop revealed that a passenger in the vehicle had an outstanding warrant for an aggravated assault that occurred during the early morning hours on 08/14/16.

During that investigation, a female victim was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center for treatment of facial injuries after being struck by a water meter cover. The victim was shown a photo lineup and positively identified Christopher Jordan Antone as the person who had committed the assault against her.

On 8/18/16, Christopher Jordan Antone was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $25,000 bond.   Arraignment is set for 9:   a.m. on 8/19/16 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Sgt. Don Shepard

Criminal Investigation Division

Johnson City Police Department

601 E. Main . St

Johnson City, TN 37601

Office 423-434-6166

Fax- 423-434-6247

dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org

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On 8/18/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Victoria McGhee (120 JC Circle, Mooresville NC., 37 years old) and charged her with theft of property over $60,000, and Tammy Collen (1603 Old Wilksboro Road, Statesville, NC., 55 years old) and charged her with accessory after the fact for theft of property over $60,000.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to Gregory Isbell Jewelry, 214 E. Mountcastle Dr., in reference to a reported theft of property from the business. A female subject came into the business and asked to see two diamond rings. While the female subject had the rings, she ran from store and got in the passenger side of a SUV that was waiting for her.

Police located the suspect vehicle on I-26 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle used to flee the area after the theft was Tammy Collen. The passenger, Victoria McGhee, was identified as being the female who came into Gregory Isbell and ran out with the two rings. The stolen property was later recovered from McGhee.

Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where each are being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 9:00 a.m. on 8/22/16 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to follow up on the Gregory Isbell Jewelry robbery that occurred on 8/11/16 and seeks information regarding that incident. Anyone having information is requested to contact the Johnson City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (423)434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 434-6158.  To send a confidential tip text 423JCPD and your tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com. You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Website http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/

Sgt. Don Shepard

Criminal Investigation Division

Johnson City Police Department

601 E. Main . St

Johnson City, TN 37601

Office 423-434-6166

Fax- 423-434-6247

dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org

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     On 8/21/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Luis Rodriguez-Serrano (519 Washington Ave, JC, TN) 37 years old, and charged him with aggravated assault.

At approximately 2:45 a.m., officers responded to The Library Night Club on a vandalism complaint.  When officers arrived, they were looking for the victim of the vandalism in the parking lot.  They noticed Mr. Rodriguez-Serrano chasing another male through the parking lot with an iron bar. Officers ran towards them to attempt to prevent further assault.  As the officers got within a few feet of Mr. Rodriguez-Serrano, he struck the victim in the head with the iron rod, knocking him to the ground.  The officer then took Mr. Rodriguez-Serrano to the ground and placed him under arrest. The victim suffered a laceration to the head and was treated at the Johnson City Medical Center for his injuries.  Mr. Rodriguez-Serrano was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.  Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 8/22/16, in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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    On Saturday, August 20, 2016, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Taja S. Whiteside, 28,

1203 E. Mountainview Road, Johnson City, on a charge of aggravated assault. The arrest was a result of an

investigation where Ms. Whiteside attempted to strike a male subject with her vehicle at the intersection of

Bristol Highway and Creekmore Drive.  In the process, she struck a power pole, severely damaging the vehicle.

Bond for Ms. Whiteside was set at $50,000.00 with an arraignment set for Monday, August 22, 2016, at 9:00 am

in Washington County General Sessions Court.

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On 08/22/16, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Adam Wellington (40 yrs old, 1709 Skyline Dr) and charged him with one count of Worthless Checks over $1,000 and 2 counts of Worthless Checks over $500.  The arrest stems from an investigation into payroll checks Mr. Wellington issued to three different employees.  Further investigation revealed that the checks were issued on a closed account.  Mr. Wellington is being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of an $11,000 bond.  He is scheduled for Arraignment in General Sessions Court on 08/23/16 at 1:30 pm. 

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On 8/24/16, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Johnson City Police Department arrested Benjamin Isaiah Jepsen (Johnson City, 39 years old), charging him with auto burglary, theft over $1,000, identity theft (3 cts.), and fraudulent use of a credit card (6 cts.).

On 8/24/16, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded to an auto burglary on Orleans St. that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the victim reported that her belongings were taken from her vehicle. The victim was advised to contact her credit card institution which revealed that her credit card had been used several times locally. Police were able to locate the businesses where the card was used and identify a suspect. A check of the immediate area ensued and the suspect was located. Jepsen had evidence of the crime in his possession. 

Jepsen was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of an $80,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Sgt. Don Shepard

Criminal Investigation Division

Johnson City Police Department

601 E. Main . St

Johnson City, TN 37601

Office 423-434-6166

Fax- 423-434-6247

dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org

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On 08/24/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Lyndi L. Graham (601 E. Main Street, Johnson City; 36 years old) for introducing contraband into a penal institution. Officers also arrested Lori M. Moore (601 E. Main Street, Johnson City; 38 years old) and Heather M. Smith (601 E. Main Street, Johnson City; 30 years old) and charged them with introduction of contraband into a penal institution and criminal conspiracy.

At approximately 10:11 a.m., officers responded to the Johnson City Jail in reference to found contraband. Upon arrival, officers learned that correctional officers located several pieces of contraband, to include Suboxone, in an inmate’s property. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that an outside individual had planned with Graham to drop off a package of contraband at one of the inmate work details. In exchange for Moore and Smith bringing the contraband back to the facility, Graham provided them with a portion.

Graham, Moore, and Smith were transported to the Washington County Detention Center. Graham is temporarily housed at the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Moore and Smith were returned back to the Johnson City Jail, with a $15,000 bond placed on both. Their arraignment is set for 9:00 a.m. on 08/25/16 in Washington County’s General Sessions Court.

The investigation into the identity of the outside individual is ongoing.

On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 6:52 a.m. officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to the Roadrunner Market located at 901 W Walnut St to the report of an Armed Robbery.  The clerk stated that a white male came into the store, brandished a knife and demanded money from the register.  When the clerk refused the suspect fled the scene.  A white male fitting the description was located a short distance away and was identified as the assailant by store surveillance video and was subsequently identified as Coleman Foster Durnford, 1109 University Pkwy apt 4203, Johnson City, 33 years old.  Durnford was arrested and charged with 1 count of Attempted Aggravated Robbery and is being held on a $50,000 bond on that charge.  He was also charged with 1 count of Burglary and 1 count of Theft of Property over $1,000 on outstanding warrants that had been obtained earlier by the Johnson City Police Department.  He also has a $50,000 bond on this warrant and arraignment is scheduled for Friday, August 26^th, 2016, on all charges, in the General Sessions Court of Washington County, TN.

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SUBJECT: Introduction of contraband into a penal facility    DATE:08/25/2016       TIME: 12:30 PM

PREPARED BY: Officer Andrew Gibbs                                         APPROVED BY:  Sergeant Reggie Sparks

On 8/25/2016, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Israel Branham (104 Crockett Ct, Johnson City, TN, 39 years old) and charged him with taking contraband into a penal facility.

At approximately 9:10 a.m., officers arrested Branham on unrelated charges.

Once at the jail he was searched by the jail staff and pills where found hidden in one of his socks.

Branham is being held at the Washington County Detention Center, in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 8/26/16 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Reggie Sparks

Sergeant

Traffic Crash Reconstructionist

Johnson City Police Department

601 E. Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

Desk 423-434-2609

Cell 423-483-5897

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On Thursday, August 25, 2016 Mark A Moody, 57, 124 Warrior Falls Dr, Kingsport, TN was arrested by the Johnson City Police Department on a warrant charging him with attempted burglary, burglary, aggravated assault (2 counts) and vandalism over $500. The arrest stems from an incident which occurred at a business in north Johnson City.

The owner of the business called 911 and the incident was initially believed to be a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed that Moody had been to the business earlier in the night and that he threw a brick at the glass door and left the scene. A relative of the business owner was watching the business when Moody returned a second time in the same vehicle. Moody apparently then used a stone to bust out a window and the relative then drove his vehicle to the property. Moody had entered his vehicle in an effort to leave, at which time the relative tried to use his vehicle to block him in. According to a witness, Moody then intentionally rammed the relative’s vehicle twice before fleeing scene. He was stopped on Hwy 36 by the W.C.S.O. and placed in custody on suspicion of DUI.

A warrant was obtained on Moody charging him with the above mentioned offenses and served on him at the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $60,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on August 26, 2016 at 10:30am. 

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On Thursday, August 25^th, 2016 at approx. 0330am, Officers of the Johnson City Police Dept. arrested Khalid H Al Sharyah, age 31, of 606 Swadley Rd, Johnson City, TN for the charges of Driving Under the Influence, Driving Left of Center, Running a Red Light, Identity Theft, and No Driver’s License.  While on patrol in the area of W State of Franklin Road and Sevier St, Officers observed the defendant cross the double yellow line and run a red light while driving.  Through those observations and poor performance on standardized field sobriety tests after a traffic stop, it was concluded that the defendant was heavily intoxicated and driving under the influence.  During the arrest process, the defendant provided an ID card that in fact belonged to his brother, thus misidentifying himself and using his brother’s identity.  Mr. Al Sharyah is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $6,000 bond charged with the above charges and is awaiting a hearing in Sessions court on 08/26/16 at 10:30am.

Chris A. Stine

Police Sergeant / E.O.D. Technician

Johnson City Police Department

601 E. Main St.

Johnson City, Tn. 37601

(423)434-6125

SUBJECT: Felony drug arrest                       DATE: 8/26/2016                               TIME: 5:15 p.m.

PREPARED BY: Officer Alex Garrison                       APPROVED BY: Sgt. Terry Hardin

On 8/25/2016, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dana Gallo (112 Woodsong Way, Jonesborough, TN 37653, 31 years old) and charged her with false reporting and manufacture/deliver/sell controlled substance (sched. II).

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on 8/25/2016, officers responded to a 911 call at 1201 Division St. in reference to a possible drug deal occurring in the parking lot involving a vehicle.  On arrival, contact was made with Gallo, who was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.  She repeatedly gave officers false information regarding her identity and appeared extremely nervous.  The driver and owner of the vehicle refused consent to search the vehicle, and a K9 unit was called to the scene, which led to an alert on both rear doors where Gallo was sitting.  While searching the vehicle, a pouch containing a large amount of schedule II narcotics was located next to Gallo’s seat.  Her identity was later successfully determined.  The driver was arrested on outstanding warrants from Washington County Sheriff’s Office and another passenger was issued a citation for unlawful drug paraphernalia.

Gallo was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she was held on a $15,000 bond.  Arraignment was set for 10:30 a.m. on 8/26/2016 in Washington County General Sessions Court.

On August 29^th at about 11:00 AM, Investigators arrested Glen C. Ownby, (General Delivery,) 33 years old, and charged him with eight (8) counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, and eight (8) counts of identity theft. Investigation revealed that Ownby found a credit card that was misplaced by the victim. Ownby then made four purchases at a local gas station, then four more at a local Walgreens. Ownby was located by investigators at a Johnson City Hotel and was charged accordingly. Ownby is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond. Ownby is due in General Sessions Court on Tuesday, August 30^th at 1:30pm.

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On 08/30/2016, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 23 year old Devontae Gaines of 21 Snow Dr. Hendersonville, NC. Mr. Gaines was charged with felony theft over $1,000 following an investigation of a reported Theft From a Building at 249 W Main St. During the investigation, Officers sent information regarding the case to surrounding counties and a Unicoi County Deputy stopped the vehicle and apprehended the suspect. Johnson City Police Officers arrived on scene and continued the investigation. The offender was transported to Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $10,000 bond. The offender is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on 08/31/2016 at 1:30pm.

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On 8/31/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Eric D. Rush (219 Circleview Dr., Gray, TN, 32 years old) and charged him with Vandalism over $500.

The arrest is the result of a vandalism complaint at 100 N. Roan St. Washington County 911 advised that a room had been flooded and that the suspect had left on foot. Rush was located at the side of the building and an employee positively identified him as the person who had been observed upstairs in the building at the damaged room.   

Rush was placed in custody and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear for his arraignment in Washington County General Sessions Court on 9/1/16 at 9:00 a.m.