JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Theft DATE: 9/24/2019 TIME: 8:50 a.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Alex Garrison APPROVED BY: Sgt. T. Hensley
On 9/23/2019, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Bobby Thompson (120 W. Unaka Ave., Johnson City, TN 37604, 52 years old) and charged him with motor vehicle theft and driving on a revoked license.
At approximately 3:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to 915 W. Market St. in reference to a vehicle that had just been stolen. The victim stated that the suspect entered his vehicle while he was inside the business and drove away. The vehicle was soon located by officers traveling on I-26, where a traffic stop was performed. Thompson was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle.
Police arrested Thompson and he was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he was held on an $11,000 bond. Arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. on 9/24/2019 in Washington County General Sessions Court.