JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Christopher M. Garland | DATE: | 8/14/17 | TIME: | 09:01 AM |
PREPARED BY: | Jeff Hammonds | APPROVED BY: | SGT Carney | ||
On August 14, 2017, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher M. Garland, 26 yrs old, of 1006 Bayless Rd, Jonesborough TN, and charged him with Criminal Trespassing, Convicted Felon in Possession of a handgun, Possession of stolen property, Schedule VI Drug Violation and Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.
The arrest occurred after officers responded to Baymont Inn & Suites, 2606 N. Roan St. in reference to an Unwanted Guest. Mr. Garland was located asleep inside a room that was not supposed to be occupied. During the investigation two firearms, 7.6 ounces of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia were located in the room. One of the firearms had been recently stolen from a residence in another jurisdiction.
Mr. Garland is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $25,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on August 15, 2017, at 1:30 P.M.