SUBJECT: Aggravated Assault DATE: 10/13/2017 TIME: 5:23 a.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Cody Powell APPROVED BY: Sgt. Chris A. Stine
On 10/12/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher S Stout, 750 Old Stage Trl, 48 and charged him with Aggravated Assault. In addition, officers arrested Monte Powers, 3617 Mayfield Dr Apt 7, 47 years old and charged him with Driving Under the Influence and Simple Assault.
At approximately 9:25 p.m., officers responded to 113 W Holston in reference to a fight in progress. According to witnesses, the victim was attacked by suspect Monte Powers. Mr. Powers friend, suspect Christopher Stout exited the black Jeep Cherokee while the two were fighting and threatened the victim with a knife. The victim received a laceration to his hand as a result. While at the Washington County Detention Center, suspect Monte Powers and his friend suspect Christopher Stout engaged in a verbal argument that resulted in Powers elbowing Stout in the face.
Powers and Stout were transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where Stout is being held on a $5,000 dollar bond and Powers on a $2,000 dollar bond. Their arraignment is set for 10/16/17 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.