JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 8/31/18 | TIME: | 4:50 pm |
PREPARED BY: | Investigator John Chapman | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 8/31/18, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Richard Fountain (4321 Simerly Creek Rd., Unicoi, 25 years old) and charged him with theft of property over $1,000 and (5 cts.) theft of property under $1,000.
The arrest comes as a result of an investigation of several shoplifting events that occurred between 8/7/18 and 8/8/18 at multiple Johnson City businesses. Through the course of the investigation, Fountain was identified as the suspect.
On 8/31/18, Richard Fountain was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 9/4/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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