JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest- Johnson | DATE: | 09/18/17 | TIME: | 7:30 am |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Joe Jaynes 601 | APPROVED BY: | Sgt Mike Adams 550 | ||
On 09/14/17, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Ray Edward Johnson (36 yrs old, 107 Old Persia Rd Rogersville) and charged him with Motor Vehicle Theft over $1,000 and Hindering a Secured Creditor. The arrest stems from a vehicle trade that was set up through Facebook. Mr Johnson met with the victim at the BP, 5019 Bobby Hicks Hwy, on 08/03/17. Mr. Johnson traded a 2004 Mercedes-Benz for the victim’s 2004 Ford Explorer and they also exchanged titles. When the victim tried to register the Mercedes he was informed that the vehicle had two title loans on it, which were not reflected in the title he received. On 09/14/17 Investigators recovered the Explorer and placed Mr. Johnson under arrest at 107 Old Persia Rd. He is being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $15,000 bond. He is scheduled for Arraignment in General Sessions Court on 09/15/17 at 10:00 am.
| Sgt Mike Adams_______________ Johnson City Police Department |
Phone: 423-434-6107 Fax: 423-434-6247 Email: madams@johnsoncitytn.org Address: 601 E Main St., Johnson City, TN 37601 |
