JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 12/19/18 | TIME: | 2 PM |
PREPARED BY: | Investigator G. Wills | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Thomas Garrison | ||
On 12/19/18, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Joann Hopson (36 years old, 2203 McKinley Rd, Johnson City, TN) and charged her with 20 counts of forgery under $1,000 and 21 counts of theft under $1,000.
The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into several checks that were forged and passed in Johnson City. Through the course of the investigation, Hopson was identified as the suspect.
On 12/19/18, Joann Hopson was placed under arrest and booked into the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $7,500 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 12/20/18 in Washington County General Sessions Court.