JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: 10/18/17 | TIME: | 12:45 PM | |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Jeff Legault 604 | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Thomas Garrison | ||
On 10/17/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested the following individuals:
· Joseph Adkins, 37 years old, of 921 Pickens Bridge Road
· Brodjric Jackson, 25 years old, 403 W 9th Avenue
The arrests stem from an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine. Investigators interrupted a drug transaction between Adkins and Jackson; Adkins was taken into custody without incident, while Jackson fled on foot. He was arrested after a foot pursuit. Adkins was charged with possession of crack cocaine for resale, and Jackson was charged with the sale of crack cocaine, evading arrest, resisting arrest, simple possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The 1st Judicial District Drug Task Force assisted with the arrests.
Adkins and Jackson were transported to the Washington County Detention Center where they were being held on $10,000 and $14,000 bonds, respectively. They were scheduled for arraignment on 10/18/17 in Washington County General Sessions Court.