JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 1/23/17 | TIME: | 5:00 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Det D. Hilton | APPROVED BY: | Sgt Mike Adams | ||
On 1/23/17, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Richard Shuffler (141 E Market St, Johnson City, TN, 49 years old) and charged him with criminal simulation over $1,000.
On 12/9/16, officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to Regions Bank, 1408 W State of Franklin Rd., in reference to someone attempting to pass a counterfeit check. Upon arrival, officers found that Richard Shuffler was attempting to pass the counterfeit check. The investigation revealed that Shuffler had successfully passed two other counterfeit checks in Johnson City at Regions Bank, 208 Sunset Dr., and HomeTrust Bank, 1907 N Roan St.
On 1/12/17, another counterfeit check was reported to the Johnson City Police Department that Shuffler had passed on 12/9/17 at Suntrust Bank at 1806 W Market St.
Richard Shuffler turned himself in at 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 1/24/17 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
| Sgt Mike Adams_______________ Johnson City Police Department |
Phone: 423-434-6107 Fax: 423-434-6247 Email: madams@johnsoncitytn.org Address: 601 E Main St., Johnson City, TN 37601 |
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