JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Felony Arrest DATE:08/07/2016 TIME: 6:41 PM
PREPARED BY: Officer Keith Bowers APPROVED BY: Sergeant Reggie Sparks
On 08/07/2016, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Joshua A. Wood (138 Davy Crockett Rd, Limestone, TN, 21 years old) and charged him with DUI, Speeding, Simple Possession of Marijuana and Introduction or possession of weapons, explosives, intoxicants or drugs into a penal institution where prisoners are quartered.
At approximately 3:06 a.m., while officers were assisting a disabled motorist they observed a 2003 Black Ford F150 traveling on Sunset Dr, almost strike the curb twice. Officers located the truck stopped for the traffic light at Sunset Dr, and N. Roan St. Officers observed that the vehicle was half past the white stop bar. Once the light turned green officers observed the truck start to weaving from lane to and it was also speeding. Officers stopped the truck and made contact with the driver, Wood. Wood was subsequently arrested for the above offense. During the booking process officers discovered that Wood had marijuana concealed on his person.
Wood was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $7,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 08/08/2016 at 1:30 p. m. in Washington County General Session Court.
Reggie Sparks
Police 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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