JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 8/23/18 | TIME: | 1545 |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Joe Jaynes 601 | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Kevin Peters | ||
On 08/23/18, Investigators with the Johnson City Police Department arrested Joe Buzz Pilkington (42 yrs old, 313 Hamilton St) and charged him with numerous offenses. The homeowner of 272 S. Austin Springs Rd filed a report on 07/24/18 claiming that while she was out of town her home was broken into. She also claimed two vehicles, a Dodge Stealth and a BMW were taken from the property, in addition to parts from numerous other vehicles. Throughout the course of the investigation it was discovered that the Dodge Stealth was scrapped at Davis Recycling, 639 Woodlynn Rd, by Mr. Pilkington. Mr. Pilkington was interviewed on 08/23/18, at which point he admitted to taking both vehicles and breaking into the house. Mr. Pilkington is charged with Aggravated Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft over $1,000, Theft of Vehicle Parts, and Vandalism over $1,000. He is being housed in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $20,000 bond. He is scheduled for Arraignment in General Sessions Court on Friday 08/24 at 10:00 am.
Lt. Kevin Peters
Johnson City Police Department
Criminal Investigation Division
601 E. Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37605
423-434-6166 (CID Office)
423-434-6119 (Office)
