JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 11/12/13 | TIME: | 3:30 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Bret Richardson | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 11/11/13, Investigators of the Johnson City Police Department arrested James Rickey Kennedy (1315 E. Fairview Ave., Johnson City, 32 years old) and charged him with theft over $500.00, 3 counts of criminal simulation and 2 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
On 11/11/13, officers responded to 112 Sunset Dr., Kroger, on a shoplifting. During the investigation it was determined that Kennedy selected more than 40 cans of baby formula and passed the point of sale without making payment. Kennedy fled from the scene with more than $660.00 worth of product. Kennedy had two children with him during the theft.
On 11/13/13, Investigators located James Rickey Kennedy and placed him under arrest and transported him to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of $3,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 11/14/13 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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