JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 04/10/16 | TIME: | 6:00 P.M. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Gary Wills | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Billy Church | ||
On Sunday, April 10th, 2016, at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Farrell Routh, 53 yr old male, of 129 Lake Dr., Gray TN. The arrest was made after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 605 Carter Sells Rd, Johnson City. Upon investigation, it was reported that Mr. Routh had been engaged in an argument with his wife when he allegedly shoved her, punched her, and grabbed her by the throat to choke her. Mr. Routh then grabbed his wife’s cell phone and bent it until it shattered the screen. He then broke the key to his wife’s vehicle. Mr. Routh was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault – Domestic related and Vandalism Under $500 – Domestic related. He is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $21,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
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