JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 1/17/17 | TIME: | 5:20 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Det. Shane Malone | APPROVED BY: | Sgt Mike Adams | ||
On 1/17/17 at 2:30 p.m., the Johnson City Police Department arrested Donald O. Gower (1815 E Fairview Ave, Johnson City, 55 years old) charging him with three counts of Theft of Property over $500, three counts of Vandalism over $500, four counts of Criminal Trespassing, and Theft of Property under $500.
Between the dates of 10/14/2016 and 11/17/2016, E Luke Greene and Omni Source reported several thefts of copper from their properties. Investigations led detectives to discover Gower cut the chain link fence to gain access to the properties and stole various copper and metals from the businesses.
On 1/17/17, Gower was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 1/18/17 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
| Sgt Mike Adams_______________ Johnson City Police Department |
Phone: 423-434-6107 Mobile: 423-483-5891 Fax: 423-434-6247 Email: madams@johnsoncitytn.org Address: 601 E Main St., Johnson City, TN 37601 |
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