SUBJECT: Theft over $1,000 DATE: 1/28/20 TIME: 9:43 p.m.
PREPARED BY: MPO Cody Tester APPROVED BY: __Sgt. Josh Morgan
On 1/28/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Nathan Wells (246 Monarch Ct., 28 years old) and charged him with one count of theft of property over $1,000
At approximately 9:40 p.m. on 1/28/20, officers were on patrol in the Walmart parking lot when they noticed an older model Honda Civic that appeared to be spray painted. Upon checking the registration, officers discovered that the vehicle was stolen out of Washington County. Mr. Wells was in possession of the vehicle when officers approached it.
Police took Mr. Wells into custody due to being in possession of the stolen vehicle. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 1/29/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.