JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Reckless Endangerment | DATE: | 08/04/2018 | TIME: | 2:45 am |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Carman | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Hodges | ||
On 08/03/18, at approximately 11:36 pm, Officer Carman was conducting extra patrol of the Downtown Square parking area. He observed a male subject arguing with another group of males, and the subject lifted his shirt to display a black handgun, while threatening the group. Officer Carman called for the subject to stop and show his hands. The male fled on foot, but was taken in to custody after a foot pursuit. The loaded weapon was located nearby, where the subject had tried to discard it. The subject smelled strongly of alcohol and was in possession of a marijuana “blunt.” The subject was identified as Christian Sweet, 21 years of age, 818 Hamilton St, Johnson City, TN. The subject was transported to the Washington County Detention Center charged with Felony Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence, Evading Arrest, and Simple Possession of Marijuana. His is being held on $13,000 bail with an arraignment scheduled for Monday, August 6, 2018, at 1:30 pm, in Washington County General Sessions Court.