From: Williams, Mark
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:21 AM
To: Howell, Matt
Cc: Mominee, Van; Church, Bill
Subject: news release
JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony arrest | DATE: | 2-28-17 | TIME: | 7:30 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | MPO Mark Williams 578 | APPROVED BY: | Capt. Matt Howell | ||
On 2-27-17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Kia Forte for failure to yield. During this traffic stop, police made contact with a front seat passenger identified as Robert Lee Hawks, 32, residing at 229 Bacon Rd., Jonesborough, TN. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed a stolen handgun found under the front passenger seat where Mr. Hawks was sitting. The firearm found was comprised of a handgun frame that was reported stolen out of Knox Co. The slide and barrel of the handgun found was reported stolen out of Lafollette, TN. Subsequently, Mr. Hawks was arrested for 2 counts of theft for the possession of the stolen firearm parts. During the investigation, Hawks was found to be a convicted felon and is additionally being charged with being a felon in possession of a handgun. He is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $13,000.00 bond. His initial court appearance has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 2-28-17 at the Washington County Justice Center.
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