JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Theft Arrests | DATE: | 6/14/18 | TIME: | 8:15 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Detective Mark Stout | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 6/14/18, the Johnson City Police Department, assisted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, arrested two people in connection with vehicle thefts that occurred at Chaparral Pontiac Buick GMC, 3514 Bristol Hwy. on 6/12/18.
Steve Necessary (Gray, TN., 42 years old), charging him with theft over $10,000 (2 cts.), possession of schedule II (Methamphetamine), possession of schedule III (Suboxone) and (2 cts.) possession of schedule IV (Clonazepam and Alprazolam).
Corey Jones (Gray, TN., 27 years old), charging him with possession of stolen property over $10,000, possession of schedule VI (Marijuana), and (2 cts.) possession of schedule IV (Clonazepam and Alprazolam).
After searching the vehicles and suspects, drugs were found in their possession.
Both were transported to the Washington County Detention Center where they will be arraigned at 10:30 a.m. on 6/15/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court. Steve Necessary is being held in lieu of a $24,000 bond and Corey Jones in being held in lieu of a $13,000 bond.
The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to follow up on this case and other cases related to recent vehicle thefts on the Bristol Highway. Anyone having information is requested to contact the Johnson City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 434-6158. To send a confidential tip text 423JCPD and your tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com. You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Website http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/
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