JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Felony Narcotics Arrest DATE: 6/15/2017 TIME: 4:30 AM
PREPARED BY: Officer William Saulsbury APPROVED BY: Capt. Steve Sherfey
On 6/14/2017, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested a juvenile on charges of speeding, possession of schedule VI narcotics for resale, and possession of drug paraphernalia. On 6/14/2017 at approximately 8:00 PM, officers stopped a car driven by the juvenile on Interstate 26 for speeding. During the traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and located a large quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia used in the distribution of narcotics. The juvenile was given a citation to appear in Johnson City Juvenile Court on the above charges and was released to his parents.