JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest - Lofton | DATE: | 01/19/2017 | TIME: | 4:40 PM |
PREPARED BY: | Officer David Giles | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Becky West | ||
On 01/19/2017, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Lee Lofton (General Delivery, Johnson City, TN 64 years old) and charged him with Aggravated Assault.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the listed address in reference to an assault. I made contact with a witness who stated that a black male with long dreads and a black hoodie, later identified as suspect Lee Lofton, was beating another male subject with a wooden board. The suspect was found on W Market St and taken into custody. He was then transported to the Washington County Detention Center.
He is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Mr. Lofton is due to appear in court for his arraignment at 1:30 p.m. on 01/20/2017 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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