JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Identity Theft | DATE: | 04/05/16 | TIME: | 11:00 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Brandon Carr | APPROVED BY: | Sergeant Shaun Miller | ||
On 04/05/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dorothy M. Lawson (105 Gracie Dr, Hampton, TN; 35 years old) and charged her with Identity Theft and Simple Possession of Schedule II and IV.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to an unwanted guest at Tyler Apartments, 1 Unaka Court. Upon arrival, officers made contact with property management who advised that subjects were on the property without permission. Officers subsequently made contact with Dorothy M. Lawson. Upon a request for identification, Lawson identified herself using her sister’s date of birth and social security number. After correctly identifying Lawson, she was placed under arrest. While being transported to the Washington County Detention Center, Lawson made officers aware of narcotics, methamphetamine and Xanax, hidden in her inner clothing.
Dorothy M. Lawson is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of an $11,000 bond. Her arraignment hearing is set for 04/06/16 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County’s General Sessions Court.
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