CITY OF JOHNSON CITY
JOHNSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
Prepared By: | Officer Adam Miller | Date: | 07/03/18 | Time: | 8:45 a.m. |
Subject: | Felony Arrest – Hopson | Approved By: | Captain Scott Jenkins |
On 07/03/18, at approx. 5:23 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Malcom Hopson (20 years old of 158 E. Highland Rd., JC), and charged him with five counts of Theft from a Motor Vehicle.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the report of a suspicious subject on E. Highland Rd. Upon arrival officers made contact with the subject described by the caller. During the investigation, multiple vehicles were found to have been entered in the area. Several victims of these offenses were located and interviewed. A large amount of property was recovered at the scene.
Mr. Hopson was taken into custody and charged with the five Theft from Vehicle offenses. He was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $30,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 07/05/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court.