JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Evading Arrest | DATE: | 10/03/2017 | TIME: | 12:00 AM |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Brandon Carr | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Jeff Wilson | ||
On 10/02/2017, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 34 year old William Fortner, 4008 East Englewood Boulevard, Johnson City, Tennessee, and charged him with Felony Evading Arrest, Driving on a Revoked License, Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, and Stop Sign Violation.
At approximately 9:00 pm, officers observed a green Jeep Grand Cherokee run a stop sign and attempted to stop the vehicle at East Fairview Avenue and Steel Street. The vehicle fled a short distance on Furnace Road where the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. With the assistance of a K9 track, he driver was located and identified as William Fortner. Mr. Fortner was found to be in possession of several syringes typical with the illicit use of methamphetamine. Mr. Fortner is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $7,000 bond. His arraignment hearing is set for 10/03/2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County’s 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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