JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 3/18/2020 | TIME: | 5:30 P.M. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Felicia Holder | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Don Shepard | ||
On 3/17/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher A. Spears (100 Kings Rd,, 23 years old) and charged him with burglary and theft of property under $1,000.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to 3111 Browns Mill Rd., Walmart Supercenter, in reference to a male that had been detained by loss prevention employees for shoplifting. During the investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Spears had previously been trespassed from the establishment for prior shoplifting incidents. Mr. Spears was seen by employees concealing multiple electronic items passing all points of sale without paying for the items when he was apprehended.
On 3/17/2020, Mr. Spears was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $1,000 bond. Arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. on 3/18/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Lieutenant Don Shepard
Johnson City Police Department
423.434.2858 / dshepard@johnsoncitytn.org