JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest – Peifley | DATE: | 4/30/17 | TIME: | 11:00 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Det. D. Hilton | APPROVED BY: | Captain Scott Jenkins | ||
On 4/30/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Lee M. Peifley (38 years old, 1185 W. Mountain View Rd., JC) and charged him with Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.
At approximately, 1:06 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to a shooting at 1185 W. Mountain View Rd. The victim, Peifley’s wife, was found to have been shot in the chest with a firearm during a domestic disturbance. The victim’s mother was also present during the incident and alleged that Peifley threatened to shoot her as well. The victim was transported to the hospital and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Lee Peifley was arrested without incident and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $150,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, 5/1/17, in Washington County General Sessions Court.