From: Wilson, Jeff <jwilson@johnsoncitytn.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:09 AM
To: Wilson, Jeff <jwilson@johnsoncitytn.org>
Subject: Felony Arrest
JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 3/21/2020 | TIME: | 3:20 PM |
PREPARED BY: | MPO Adam Lunceford | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Jeff Wilson |
On 03/20/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Douglas J. Palmer (125 George Bowers Rd., Elizabethton, TN 37643, 31 years old) and charged him with one count of Burglary.
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. Palmer was shoplifting from the business before attempting to leave the premise. Mr. Palmer was alleged to have stolen various merchandise valued respectively worth $169. He was observed on video surveillance concealing items and being a lookout while his fiancé placed items into a backpack. While exiting the premise Mr. Palmer was detained at the front vestibule and escorted to the loss prevention office for processing. Once in the loss prevention office it was discovered that Mr. Palmer was trespassed from Walmart property and had direct knowledge that he was not supposed to be on the premise. Mr. Palmer was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $3,000 Bond. His arraignment hearing is set for 01:30 p.m. on 03/23/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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