JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 3/27/20 | TIME: | 11:45 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | SRO Kenny Willis | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Tim Hensley | ||
On 3/27/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Michael Jeremy Grindstaff, (General Delivery, Johnson City, Tn. 39 years old) and charged him with aggravated assault, introduction of contraband into a penal facility, and vandalism.
At approximately 7:15 a.m., officers observed Mr. Grindstaff vandalizing the business of Capone’s at 227 W. Main St. As officers approached and identified themselves, Mr. Grindstaff pulled a knife out in a threatening manner and was disarmed by officers without incident. Mr. Grindstaff was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center. During a search at the detention center Mr. Grindstaff was found to be in possession of two hypodermic needles that he had placed in a body cavity.
Mr. Grindstaff is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $30,000.00 bond, arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 3/30/20 in Washington County Sessions Court.