JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony arrest | DATE: | 04/16/19 | TIME: | 10:48 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | MPO Brady Higgins | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Jim Tallmadge | ||
On 04/16/19, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Joshua Walker (174 Burbank Rd, 37 years old) and charged him with theft of a motor vehicle.
At approximately 10:48 a.m., officers responded to 6575 Bristol Hwy, Waffle House, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim who said his car was missing. The victim also said that a male, identified as Joshua Walker, had approached him and told him that he knew where to find his car. After speaking to and searching Walker, officers discovered keys to the missing vehicle on Walker’s person. The missing vehicle was found shortly after in the parking lot of Food City nearby.
Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the Sullivan County Detention Center. Arraignment is set for 9 a.m. on 4/17/19 in Sullivan County General Sessions Court.