JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 1/27/20 | TIME: | 4:15 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Blake Cutshall | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Tim Hensley | ||
On 1/27/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Danny J. Whitson (104 Jones Circle, Erwin, TN 37650, 23 years old) and charged him with identity theft, criminal impersonation x2, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers observed a vehicle with an inoperable tag light and initiated a traffic stop. Mr. Whitson was seated in the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. When officers attempted to identify Mr. Whitson, he initially gave officers two names and dates of birth that were not attached to a tangible identity. Mr. Whitson then provided a last name and date of birth that belonged to a family member. Mr. Whitson was eventually identified due to personal documents inside the vehicle and it was discerned that Mr. Whitson attempted to conceal his identity due to outstanding arrest warrants.
Mr. Whitson was arrested, ultimately charged with identity theft, two counts of criminal impersonation, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Whitson was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held on a $13,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 1/27/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.