JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 5/29/18 | TIME: | 8:45 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Investigator John Chapman | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 5/27/18, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Randall Bennett (394 Charlie Hicks Rd., Jonesborough, 34 years old) and charged him with Robbery, Sexual Battery, and Aggravated Burglary.
The arrest comes as a result of an investigation that was initiated on 5/26/18 where a female victim had her purse stolen by force and was sexually assaulted by a known suspect. The suspect also utilized the victims keys to enter her residence.
On 5/27/18, Randall Bennett was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $25,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 5/29/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Sgt. Don Shepard
Criminal Investigation Division
Johnson City Police Department
601 E. Main . St
Johnson City, TN 37601
Office 423-434-6166
Fax- 423-434-6247
dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org