JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Dennis J Hartless | DATE: | 4-24-19 | TIME: | 12:00 PM |
PREPARED BY: | Ferguson, E | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Eric Dougherty |
On April 24, 2019, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dennis Hartless, a 39 year old W/M, General Delivery Johnson City, Tennessee, and charged him with Aggravated Assault, Simple Possession, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia and Evading Arrest.
The arrest stemmed from an incident in which Mr. Hartless allegedly threatened a homeowner with a bat, after the homeowner confronted him about trespassing. Officers made contact with Mr. Hartless after a brief search of the area, and he fled. Officers were able to apprehend him after a chase. During a search incident to arrest, needles, other drug paraphernalia and pills believed to be Suboxone were found on his person.
Mr. Hartless is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $15,000 bond awaiting arraignment on 4/25/19 at 9:00 am in General sessions court.