JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Felony Evading DATE: 10/30/2017 TIME: 5:15 am
PREPARED BY: Officer Chris Arbaugh APPROVED BY: Sergeant Reggie Sparks
On 10/29/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cornelius M Warren (1918 Chase Common Court, Norcross, GA., 26 years old) and charged him with Felony Evading, Reckless Driving, Simple Possession, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
At approximately 12:31 a.m., officers observed a silver Audi sedan traveling on Legion St well above the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was attempted however; the vehicle fled from the area. Officers declined to pursue out of concern for the safety of other motorists. Soon after, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Milligan Hwy near University Pkwy in which the driver had run away on foot. The vehicle matched the description of the one that had previously fled from the traffic stop. Officers located Mr. Warren walking in the area a short time later and he admitted to being the driver of the crashed vehicle. Mr. Warren also said that he didn’t stop, because he had marijuana in his possession.
Warren was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $13,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 10/30/17 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Reggie Sparks
Sergeant
Johnson City Police Department
Cell 423-483-5897
Desk 423-434-2609
http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/Police/