JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 4/20/2020 | TIME: | 11:30pm |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Julio Guzman | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Terry B. Hardin | ||
On 4/20/2020 Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Cecil Eugene Rutledge III, ( 421 Lambeth Dr. 20 years old) and charged him with Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless Endangerment, and Felony Vandalism.
At approximately 6:35pm Officers responded to 2606 N Roan St., Baymont Inn, room 600 due to a threats call. During the incident the victim was at the hotel room visiting two subjects. The victim stated that he was threatened with two firearms by the suspect inside the hotel room. The victim then exited the room and 911 was called. After Officers spoke with the victim an attempt was made to contact the suspect in room 600. Officers spoke with a female near the doorway. The female then shut the door to get the suspect. As Officers stood outside the room they heard one gunshot go off from inside the room. Shortly after Officers secured the scene and detained the female and suspect. During the investigation Officers retrieved two firearms from the bedroom and located the bullet entry hole. The suspect was placed under arrested, transported to the Washington County Detention Center, and is being held on a $50,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30pm on 5/21/2020 in Washington County Sessions Court.