JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Evading Arrest | DATE: | 03/08/2019 | TIME: | 0540hrs |
PREPARED BY: | Officer B. Vicchio | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Hodges | ||
On 03/08/2019, Officers with the Johnson City Police Department arrested Holly B. Frye (606 Countryshire Ct. Kingsport, TN, 39 years old) and charged her with Evading Arrest, Improper Display of Registration, Driving on a Suspended License (1st Offense), Failure to Comply with Financial Responsibility, and Possession of Stolen Property. At approximately 1:05 A.M., officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling south on S. Broadway St. at a high rate of speed. Officers observed the same vehicle approximately 30 minutes prior to this incident traveling recklessly near the Keystone Community. At the time, officers could not catch up to the vehicle. When observed for a second time, officers were able to catch up to the speeding vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled from the scene. Officers later located the vehicle that fled with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Frye was located in the front seat of the vehicle and she was positively identify as the driver of the vehicle when it fled from the attempted traffic stop. Frye ultimately admitted to driving the vehicle in question and fleeing from the police. The tag on the vehicle was found to be stolen as well. Frye was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $12,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 03/08/2019, in Washington County General Sessions Court.