JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Aggravated Assault DATE: 7/24/2019 TIME: 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Alex Garrison APPROVED BY: Sgt. Tim Hensley
On 7/24/2019, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dalton Gill (204 E. Watauga Ave., Apt. 4, Johnson City, TN; 19 years old) and charged him with aggravated assault.
At approximately 12:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of W. Market St. and Hillcrest Dr. in reference to Gill, who had reportedly pointed a handgun at the victim. After a brief search, Gill was located near Carver Apartments. He was not in possession of a weapon at the time, however a BB gun matching the victim’s description of the weapon was found hidden close by. The victim positively identified both Gill and the weapon.
Gill was transported to Washington County Detention Center, where he was held on a $20,000 bond. Arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. on 7/24/2019 in Washington County General Sessions Court.