JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 2/2/17 | TIME: | 5:10 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Det. D. Hilton | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 2/2/17, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Melvin Murray (1201 Division St., Johnson City, TN, 46 years old) and charged him with aggravated burglary.
On 1/25/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to a home invasion at 3911 Timberlake Rd. The victims reported that two males kicked in their door, entered their apartment, and were looking for someone else. The victims reported that one of the males was armed with a handgun. Melvin Murray was identified as one of the suspects who entered the home.
On 2/2/17, investigators made contact with Murray at his residence and he was interviewed. He was subsequently charged with aggravated burglary. Melvin Murray was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $20,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 2/3/17 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Sgt. Don Shepard
Criminal Investigation Division
Johnson City Police Department
601 E. Main . St
Johnson City, TN 37601
Office 423-434-6166
Fax- 423-434-6247
dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org
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