JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 1/18/2020 | TIME: | 10:57 PM |
PREPARED BY: | MPO Adam Lunceford | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Josh Morgan | ||
On 01/18/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Benjamin L. Hyatt (2819 Emory Ln. Johnson City, TN 37604, 37 years old) and charged him with one count each of Methamphetamine Possession, Simple Possession, Evading Arrest, Shoplifting under $1000, Criminal Trespassing, and Criminal Simulation.
The arrest is the result of an investigation for a report of a shoplifting occurring at 3111 Browns Mill Rd. Upon arrival officers made contact with the complainant who alleged that Mr. Hyatt shoplifted from the business before attempting to leave the premise. Mr. Hyatt was alleged to have stolen work boots and printer ink valued at about $99. Mr. Hyatt was detained at the front exit and knives were removed from his person. While being escorted to the loss prevention office Mr. Hyatt attempted to elude police by evading arrest on foot. However Mr. Hyatt was apprehended within 20 feet of the front entry/exit doors. Once in the loss prevention office Mr. Hyatt was discovered to be in possession of Methamphetamine, other drugs, and counterfeit currency. Mr. Hyatt was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $23,000 Bond. His arraignment hearing is set for 01:30 p.m. on 01/21/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.