SUBJECT: Domestic Assault and False Reporting DATE: 05/31/2017 TIME: 4:40 p.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Cody Powell APPROVED BY: Sgt. Jeff Wilson
On 5/31/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Demarcus A Hightower, 30 year old B/M of 200 E. Watauga Ave; and charged him with Domestic Assault. In addition, officers arrested Jalesa J. Harris, a 26 year old B/F of 200 E. Watauga Ave, and charged her with False Reporting.
At approximately 4:40 p.m., officers responded to the area of 200 E. Watauga Ave. in reference to a female being beaten in the yard by a male. Officers were able to locate the female involved, Jalesa Harris, in one of the apartments. Harris provided false information to officers about the incident as well as the identity and whereabouts of the male, Demarcus Hightower. DCS had to respond to the scene as a result of incident.
Harris and Hightower were transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where Harris is being held on a $5,000 dollar bond and Hightower on a $1,000 dollar bond. Their arraignment is set for 06/01/17 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Jeff Wilson
Sergeant Platoon 3
Johnson City Police Dept.
601 E. Main St.
Johnson City TN. 37601
Desk Phone (423) 434-2609
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