JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Evidence Tampering | DATE: | 07/23/19 | TIME: | 10:45 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Drew Guider | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Tim Hensley | ||
On Tuesday, 7/23/19, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Mark A. Horton (55 years old, 215 Slate Hill Rd, Telford) on the charges of Driving on Revoked License 3rd (55-50-504), Financial Responsibility (55-12-139), Mobile Device-Illegal Use (55-8-199), Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia (39-17-425), and Fabricating/Tampering with Evidence (39-16-503).
On 7/23/19 at approximately 10:36 pm, an officer observed the suspect traveling on N Roan St while speaking on his cellphone and holding it up to his ear. After initiating a traffic stop, the Defendant attempted to conceal evidence by throwing a glass pipe used to smoke illegal drugs underneath his vehicle. The pipe was recovered, along with another found in the glove box. Investigation revealed the Defendant’s Tennessee Driver’s License was revoked for DUI since 2010, and that he did not have insurance coverage for his vehicle.
The Defendant was placed into custody on the above charges and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of $7,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 7/24/19 in Washington County General Sessions Court.