JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 3/28/16 | TIME: | 4:40 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Det. D. Hilton | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 3/28/16, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Ronnie D. Lester Jr. (135 Pinnacle Dr., Johnson City, 41 years old) and charged him with theft of property over $1,000.
On 3/16/16, employees of Murphy USA, 3109 Browns Mill Rd., reported that an employee had failed to make a deposit to the bank. Ronnie Lester was identified as the employee who was responsible for the deposit. Lester was interviewed on 3/28/16 and he admitted to embezzling the money.
On 3/28/16, Ronnie D. Lester Jr. was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 3/29/16 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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