JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony arrest | DATE: | 04/05/2019 | TIME: | 4:12 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Preston Vaught | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Jim Tallmadge | ||
On 04/05/2019, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Taylor Vestal (204 E. Chestnut St. Johnson City, TN), 20 years old and charged her with possession of stolen property (automobile), forgery, driving on a revoked license, and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.
At approximately 4:12 p.m. an off duty officer from JCPD called 911 and stated they were driving behind a possible stolen vehicle that was stolen from our jurisdiction. Officers in the area confirmed that the vehicle was reported stolen and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver, who was identified as Ms. Vestal, was found to be in possession of the stolen vehicle, counterfeit currency, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and was driving the stolen vehicle on a revoked driver’s license.
Ms. Vestal was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $13,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 05/08/2019 in Washington County General Sessions Court.