JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 11/14/2018 | TIME: | 8:10 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Douglas Morrison | APPROVED BY: | SGT. Tim Parker | ||
On 11/14/2018 officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested John Carr, (301 S North St, Johnson City, TN), 54 years old, and charged him with T.C.A. 39-13-102 Aggravated Assault (Domestic)
At approximately 08:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to 301 S North St, Johnson City, TN after a neighbor heard a female screaming. Once officers arrived and secured scene, medical personnel arrived and treated the victim for a minor injury. During investigation, it was determined that an argument turned physical between victim and defendant at their residence. During altercation, victim advised me that defendant kicked in her bedroom door, picked up a hammer, struck a plate beside victim, then struck victim in the back of the head with the hammer, subsequently got on top of victim, and struck her in the face with his closed fist.
On scene, officers placed Mr. Carr under arrest and transported him 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 9/10/2018 in Washington County General Sessions Court.