JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 5/15/20 | TIME: | 8:00 am |
PREPARED BY: | Investigator Johnnie Willis | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Matt Gryder | ||
On 5/15/20, the Johnson City Police Department arrested Christopher Forbes (310 E Chestnut St, 29 years old) and charged him with aggravated burglary, auto burglary and theft charges.
The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into property found on Forbes’ person when he was arrested on a separate, unrelated matter on 3/26/20. The subsequent investigation into these various properties revealed the items were linked to multiple burglaries and thefts in the areas of Llewellyn Wood Dr, Lester Harris Rd, Holly St and Laurel Ave, on or about the days of 3/22/20 and 3/25/20.
Forbes was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a total bond amount of $86,000. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 5/18/20 in Washington County General Sessions Court.