SUBJECT: Aggravated Assault DATE: 8/19/19 TIME: 11:27 am.
PREPARED BY: Officer Mike McIntosh APPROVED BY: Sgt. Josh Morgan
On 8/19/19, Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tanesha M Taylor (31 years old, 141 E. Market St, Apt 413, Johnson City, TN) and charged her with Aggravated Assault, Theft under $1000 dollars, Vandalism, and Resisting Arrest.
The arrest was the result of an investigation into a shoplifting incident at Dollar General Store, 1121 N. Roan St. At 11:27 am, officers began an investigation into a shoplifting from the business. The investigation revealed Ms. Taylor left the business with 38 items of merchandise, valued at $173 dollars. A store clerk attempted to stop Ms. Taylor bus she refused to stay on the premises. Ms. Taylor placed all merchandise into her vehicle and intentionally backed her vehicle towards the store clerk. The vehicle struck a grocery cart, causing it to strike the store clerk. Ms. Taylor was located in the parking lot of the John Sevier Center, standing outside her vehicle. She was observed placing the stolen items into trash bags. After a brief struggle, she was taken into custody.
She was transported to the Washington County Detention Center without incident. Her Bond was set at 5,000 dollars. A hearing is set for 1:30pm. on Tuesday August 20th in Washington County General Sessions Court.