JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Habitual Motor Offender | DATE: | 07/05/17 | TIME: | 8:01 pm |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Brady Higgins | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Hodges | ||
On 07/05/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dennis R Privette, 59 years of age, 139 Short Ln, Jonesborough, TN, charging him with being a Habitual Motor Offender. At approximately 8:01 pm, officers observed a white Ford Ranger run the STOP sign at the intersection of E Oakland Ave and Creekmore Dr. Officers initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Dennis R Privette. A check of his driving history revealed he had been classified as a Habitual Motor Offender for multiple previous driving offenses. Mr. Privette was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 pm on 07/06/17, in Washington County General Sessions Court.