JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 6/8/15 | TIME: | |
PREPARED BY: | Officer R.S. Malone | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Billy Church | ||
On 6/7/15, at approximately 10:45 pm, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tamba Poindoe, 23 year old male, 103 Cedar Grove Rd, Johnson City, for Possession of Schedule II for Resale and Simple Possession of Schedule VI. Officers also arrested Melissa Davis, 47 year old female, 1112 King Springs Rd, Apt 22, Johnson City, for Maintaining a Dwelling where Narcotics are Kept or Sold, Simple Possession of Schedule II, and Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.
The arrest occurred after officers received information that illegal narcotics were being sold and used inside 1112 King Springs Rd, Apartment 22. Upon making contact with the occupants inside the apartment, Mr. Poindoe fled to a back bedroom where he was then detained. It was determined Mr. Poindoe had a small amount of marijuana in his possession. Located on the floor nearby was a bag of a white rock like substance believed to be crack cocaine. The apartment was leased and maintained by Melissa Davis. Inside the apartment was a large amount of drug paraphernalia. Ms. Davis also had a small bag of a white rock like substance in her possession, also believed to be crack cocaine. Mr. Poindoe was charged with Possession of Schedule II for Resale and Simple Possession of Schedule VI. Ms. Davis was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling where narcotics are kept or sold, Simple Possession of Schedule II, and Unlawful Drug paraphernalia.
Mr. Poindoe is being held at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of an $11,000 bond. Ms. Davis is being held at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $12,000 bond. Arraignments are set for 6/8/15, at 1:30 pm, in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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