SUBJECT: Reckless Endangerment Arrest DATE: 4/18/17 TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Kirt Stillwagon APPROVED BY: Sgt. Hodges
On 4/18/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Jonathan E Parkins (502 E Maple St. , Johnson City, Tn., 32 years old) and he was charged with Reckless Endangerment and Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence . At approximately 7:50 p.m. on 4/11/17, officers were dispatched to 502 E Maple St in reference to a check welfare . Officers were told that Jonathan Parkins maybe suicidal and a family member wanted him checked. Upon arrival at the residence officers attempted to make contact with Parkins, however he wouldn’t come to the door. Officers then heard a gunshot from inside the residence and forced entry was made into the apartment. Officers located Parkins in a bedroom holding a handgun. Officers convinced him to give up his weapon and he was taken into custody. He had fired the round toward the hallway, into the floor. Parkins ,was under the influence of alcohol and medication. At that time, he was then transported to the medical center for a mental health evaluation.
On today’s date, warrants were obtained for Parkins and he was placed into custody and transported to the Washington County Detention Center. He is being held on a $11,000 bond . Arraignment was set for, Wednesday the 19th at 1:30 p.m., in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Think green: Only print this e-mail and any attachment if necessary.